SS20 Show.

The SS20 Show was staged at the iconic Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, Greece and took inspiration from Ancient Greek Philosophers and their discoveries. Each look in the collection had its own unique focus including Pythagorus’ Theorem, the Golden Ratio, & DNA whilst other looks boldly represented subjects from Astrology, to Medicine and Cartology.

The Embroidery:

In creating these looks, we developed hundreds of samples and used almost every embroidery technique imaginable including,

• Thread embroidery & ombre thread fringing

• Print matched beaded fringing

• Digital machine embroidery

• Micro beading

• Ostrich, stripped feather and cockerel feather embroidery- individually applied & created in 3D boa’s

• Three dimensional solid feather structures in the shape of olive branches and The Atom

• Highly textural, 3D sequin work using large pailettes, micro sequins and padded embellishment

• Intense crystal embellishment and ombre crystal cup-chain patterns using thousands of Swarovski crystals

• 3D Bead Work

• Embroidery with laser cut components

• Applique of thousands of individual petals and giant 3D fabric flowers

• Hand Linked Chain-mail

AW19 Show.

Taking Inspiration from the Earth’s elements, in this collection we created richly embroidered surfaces of cracked earth scenes, ombre sunset hues, slick watery teardrops and floating stormy clouds.

The Embroidery:

• Bold block colour and ombre ostrich feathers - individually applied by hand

• Individually dip-dyed feathers in multi tones - applied to print match fabrics of flames and marbling.

• Flat ombre sequin and ‘sequin fur’ panels

• Intricate multi-embellishment looks of 3D textural sequin work, intricate hand embroidery, sheer lace intarsia, cup chain and crystal embellishment

• Bespoke laser cut teardrop sequins

• Tufting, ruffles and quilled fabric textural techniques & applique

• Beaded Fringing

SS19 Show.

For the 10 Year Anniversary Collection, the show explored the concept of ‘collectables’ and included themes and graphics reminiscent of MK’s collections through the years. Looks included collectable themes such as postage stamps, jewellery, art and perfume bottles. Inflatable plastic jackets playfully explored the idea of glass preservation cases for dried flowers and butterflies, whilst intricate embroideries of sequins and quilled plastic represented cut glass vases.

The Embroidery:

• Micro Cutdana beading in graphic stamp patterns

• Laser cut leather and perspex including hand linked laser cut perspex jigsaw puzzle looks

• Irish Machine embroidery of dried flowers

• Intricate 3D beading, sequin and wire work of coral & flowers trapped inside inflatable plastic

• Textural sequin flowers and butterflies in Intarsia grid ‘cases’

• 3D padded and beaded seashells in hundreds of sizes

• Laser cut, print matched neoprene butterflies, ‘caught’ in tulle netting

• Hand Linked Modamex chain mail fabrics and Swarovski crystal mesh

• Delicately embroidered veils- developed alongside Stephen Jones.

• Graphic Jewellery Dresses exploring jewellery through the ages in ‘Harry Winston’ style crystal, 60’s style enamel, and modern perspex.

• Laser cut foam ‘jewellery boxes’ housing life like necklaces and 3D Giant rings

• Trompe l’oiel sequinning in glassy transparent tones over-layed with plastic quilling.

Commercial Embroideries & Prints.

Explore below some of the commercial embroidered and printed styles I have worked on for the brand.

Images sourced from: https://www.matchesfashion.com/womens/designers/mary-katrantzou, www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/mary-katrantzou & https://shop.marykatrantzou.com/collections/new

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