David Bates
Statement
I enjoy print making and sculpturing garments to an extreme limit. Above all else I would love my fashion to be remembered for being fun.
Achievements & Experience
Experience: Glastonbury Festival - Eco Pod Team
Working on behalf of UWE with a small team, we designed and constructed a sustainable canvas school that was used as part of the festival on a permanent basis.
Shokushu Boutique - Fashion Communication Intern
I used my creative insight to curate photoshoots and content for social media and branding. I was also in charge of arranging and attending appearances and creating opportunities to sell the fashion and products.
Education:
BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles, UWE Bristol, 2020
Access Art and Design
Featured Projects:
Trees and flowers have always inspired me - This is part of a capsule collection featuring sustainable ready to wear garments. I investigated the 'ideal' feminine body and how fashion is used to disguise, distort and conceal elements. With this collection I explored and exploded the idea of the perfect figure and silhouette. Playing with gender, identity, subculture &, sculpture.
Ready to Grow collection
Barbies Dream collection
Club Kid Collection