Charlotte Scoones

I am a fashion and textiles graduate for the university of Portsmouth; I have a passion for sustainable fashion having worked with up-cycling and recycling in a number of my collections throughout degree. I love working with pre-loved materials, weaving their past life into something new and innovative, using every scrap to patch together something usable. During the stresses of the current world, I find comfort in creating and I try to spread this through my work, with decorative and intricate stitches capturing the hard work and dedication I put into every piece I create. My graduate collection “Urban Reject”, draws on the ideas of connecting back to the natural world from modern urban living, highlighting the resilience of natural form and organic growth. This spring/summer collection explores the contrast between hard architectural lines and the fluidity of nature through sustainable design. Choosing sustainable materials including: upcycled cotton denim, recycled chiffon and dead-stock materials; in addition to sustainable design processes including: natural dyes, and subtraction cutting, the collection reduces waste and embraces environmental responsibility. Versatility is central—garments are designed to be restyled and adapted, reflecting the wearer’s individuality. In response to ongoing socioeconomic struggles, this work seeks to offer durable, thoughtful fashion that meets contemporary needs while treading lightly on the Earth, honouring natural rhythms. The collection celebrates design as a force of both personal and planetary regeneration. Each garment is a response to fast fashion, advocating a slower, more conscious way of dressing, one that empowers the individual and respects the planet.