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Swetha Sasikumar
Fashion Design BA Hons

University of South Wales

Specialisms: Apparel / Formal/Couture / Sportswear Design

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

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University of South Wales

Swetha Sasikumar

Swetha Sasikumar ArtsThread Profile

First Name: Swetha

Last Name: Sasikumar

Specialisms: Apparel / Formal/Couture / Sportswear Design

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My Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

University / College: University of South Wales

Course / Program Title: Fashion Design BA Hons

About

I’m a final-year fashion student at the University of South Wales, specialising in both physical and digital garment construction, pattern cutting, and turning sketches into something you can actually wear. With a deep obsession for Formula One and couture-level craftsmanship, I aspire to carve a niche as a motorsport couture designer, where speed meets silhouette and adrenaline meets detail.

visa cash app racing bulls x Hugo boss design competition

this collection is designed for Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad of Visa Cash App RB, in collaboration with Hugo Boss. It merges the discipline of formula 1 with the emotional depth of navarasa, a sanskrit philosophy from indian classical arts that defines the nine fundamental human emotions. the collection focuses on veera - the rasa of courage.

Formula 1–inspired athleisure and gymwear design looks that brings the speed, precision, and confidence of motorsport into everyday performance and lifestyle wear. Drawing inspiration from Lululemon’s global ambassador, Lewis Hamilton, the collection translates movement, focus, and energy into functional, stylish pieces. Using technical fabrics, clean yet expressive cuts, and thoughtful layering, each look transitions seamlessly from gym to work to daily life. Balancing performance, comfort, and elevated design, the collection appeals to active consumers who value motorsport energy and high-performance athleisure, while staying true to Lululemon’s premium, minimalist, performance-driven identity.