Katie Flanagan

While reading Anahera’s story I was drawn to the idea of travelling and the adventuring she was doing. I think this stood out because of the Prime Minister’s scholarship to Asia. I decided to look into the cities she visits and I was really interested in the architecture in London. I found some breath-taking structures, especially Kings Cross Train Station, Canary Wharf Train Station, The British Museum, The Natural History Museum and the Tunnel of Flowers in Henry the Eighth’s Hampton Court Palace.

I saw a similarity between the architecture and honeycomb because of the positive and negative areas that these structures created. This really set the direction that I needed to take my look. I love the way these structures manipulate your views on the space and create depth; this is something I want to achieve with my look.

I was really intrigued by the way the strong structured lined weaved and locked together. This influenced me to design the boned corset bodice and lace up split on the skirt. I thought the cape would be a great way to add drama, structure and the idea of manipulating views on positive and negative space.”

Resene Whitecliffe Colour of Fashion clothing - 2017

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