amy rose cooper portfolio 2015
graduation project final year collection for spring / summer 2016
A range of 8 outfits produced for spring / summer 2016; exploring the concept of slow design through hand embroidery and classic silhouettes; creating timeless pieces which are designed to be valued and made to last. Every piece is designed to be one-of-a-kind; celebrating the unique qualities of heritage craft through hand embroidered designs. Inspired by white work embroidery, this collection uses traditional techniques in a contemporary way to preserve the practice of hand embroidery for future generations.
initial ideas inspiration / whitework embroidery
timeless silhouettes / chanel / classic colours / simple / luxury / comfort / traditional embroidery techniques / contemporary interpretations / delicate
exploration of whitework traditonally worked in white thread on white fabric / sampler produced as part of an embroidery workshop
development embroidery / colour / design
stitches were manipulated using different weights of fabric, various thread thicknesses and by introducing colour to a traditionally white thread on white fabric technique
“ embroidery as an art form is timeless and enduring � yvette mahe 2012
colour palette timeless / classic / adaptable
resolution photoshoot
“ luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury ” Coco Chanel
design & styling by amy rose cooper / photography by ellie grace / modelled by lucy smith
design & styling by amy rose cooper / photography by ellie grace / modelled by lucy smith
design & styling by amy rose cooper / photography by ellie grace / modelled by lucy smith
design & styling by amy rose cooper / photography by ellie grace / modelled by lucy smith
design & styling by amy rose cooper / photography by ellie grace / modelled by lucy smith
pulled work embroidery on finished peice / white crossover dress modelled by lucy smith
amy rose cooper contact :
amyrose50@hotmail.co.uk / 07922531492 references available upon request