Oliver picton
ba (hons) in fashion design
Oliver Picton is a Welsh-born fashion designer from Pembrokeshire. With a passion for pattern making, his focus is perfecting the construction of each piece in any collection. Oliver takes pride in his ability to bring any design to reality through patterning and determination.
Trawsnewid: final major project
The UK’s coastal, rural towns are steeped in history and heritage, pretty harbours and a backdrop of rolling hills attract tourists in summer. However, with the loss of industries such as fishing and fish processing, and with farming becoming less profitable, younger generations have moved to cities and urban environments. This collection aims to celebrate the culture and working communities of these places, whilst also looking forward and embracing change and modernity. Designs are informed by blending 20th Century workwear such as tweed suits worn by farmers and modern waders worn by fishermen, with more decorative, flamboyant features
cyberpunk
Introducing this concept born from the fusion of the upcoming trend of tech-wear in Korean fashion in particular, in collaboration with CP Company. This collection seamlessly marries CP Company's iconic utilitarian aesthetic with harmonious nods to the neon's you see at night walking through cities like Seoul. Digging deeper with the objective of South Korea's influence, it felt appropriate to research words that reflect the sub-trend of Cyberpunk and translate it into Korean; having writing on tags that add a pop of colour in an aesthetic predominantly black. Each piece reflects a balance between form and function, creating garments that transcend mere clothing and become expressions of individuality.
Urban nature: clo3d project
In an innovative fusion of city energy and the untamed beauty of flora and fauna, the latest fashion concept, "Urban Nature," redefines contemporary style with a blend of city structure and natural colours. Inspired by the juxtaposition of modular buildings that can be copied for multiple levels of skyscraper against the molecular structure of nature, "Urban Nature" encapsulates the presence of the modern individual navigating the urban jungle while remaining connected to the organic rhythms of nature. Through vibrant tones seen in exotic flowers, and urban-inspired silhouettes, the collection seamlessly marries metropolitan with the elegance of the wilderness. Each piece serves as a symbolic bridge between concrete landscapes and untouched terrains, celebrating the symbiosis of city life and the untamed beauty that thrives beyond its borders. "Urban Nature" is a testament to the inherent connection between the contrasting holding power both nature and man-made structures have and their ability to overlap each other.
retro future: printmaking project
The 1960s stand as a cultural touchstone, marked by impactful public protests and social change. In parallel, it seems Generation Z is poised for a comparable surge in the pursuit of justice, amplified by the power of the internet. The Black Lives Matter protest during the summer of 2020, facilitated by online connectivity, emerged as the largest protest in history. Against this and noting a resurgence of interest in 60s detailing, the research embarked on an exploration of how individuals from the 1960s envisioned the future seamlessly with contemporary lifestyles. Collaborating with the brand Bimba-Y-Lola, we married the simplicity of 60s silhouettes with the trend of singular shapes in their designs, resulting in a concept "Retro Future."