Laura Tanner
Hello! I’m Laura, a BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles graduate designer, creative pattern cutter and knitwear award winner.
I’m a multi-disciplinary, concept-driven creative and my practice spans from research to final production. My design work presents a conscious approach towards the wardrobe with functionality, adaptability and environmentally-considered fabric combinations and production methods taking focus, alongside a portfolio of unisex garments to ensure inclusivity and a relaxation of stereotypes.
I am a womenswear, menswear and unisex designer, knitwear designer, creative pattern cutter, machinist, machine knitter, maker and researcher. Innovation in both its subtle and obvious forms drives my work and my
THE 3-IN-1: DAILY CONSCIOUS LIVING _ (CLICK IMAGE TO OPEN PDF)
An exploration of juxtaposition. How do contrasting materials, techniques and textures communicate? My research was centred around historical and modernist architecture - the contrasts between exterior and interior, the hard and soft, the draped and the structured.
THE 3-IN-1 _ MATERIAL COMMUNICATIONS _ DESIGN AND TOILE DEVELOPMENT _ (CLICK IMAGE TO OPEN PDF)
The toile explores 3 garments that work as one: an outer garment, a base layer and a waterproof poncho that gathers up, acting as a pac-a-mac - utilising the architectural elements of layering, shelter and protection.
THE 3-IN-1: DAILY CONSCIOUS LIVING _ COLLAGE LINE UP
The collection blends knitwear and woven garments within a neutral colour palette to ensure the contrasting compositions become the focus without distraction - as a whitewashed or concrete wall would show its textures upon the surface.
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS OF COLOUR _ SOLID PLAINS AND DRAPING _ (CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PDF)
Utilising the architectural idea of interior vs. exterior with the application of colour (frames and draping), alongside a leather study into flat surfaces and prominent plains of colour (adding a structural element).
''TEXTURES ARE TELLING'' _ MATERIAL COMBINATIONS AND OVER-DYE _ (CLICK IMAGE TO OPEN PDF)
The practice of over-dying employs the same concept as the neutral collection - the details, textures and surfaces are still the focus as the singular wash of colour will not distract from them.
''TEXTURES ARE TELLING'' _ OVER-DYE COLLAGED LINE UP
The outfits here combine both knit and woven elements, with large structural garments that wrap around the body or attach as accessories - furthering the multi-use concepts.