Samantha Abraham

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Personal Statement

Having completed my four years at the University of Leeds, my design skills have grown dramatically. Undertaking a year in industry at Cohen and Wilks International was my highlight of this course, being a QA Garment Technologist for children’s outerwear, supplying brands such as Debenhams, John Lewis and M&S. This placement expanded my knowledge on other parts of the industry that was not just design, increasing my skill set.

Final year allowed me create a diverse portfolio, designing for high-street, high-end and sportswear brands, taking inspiration from contrasting aspects such as historic movements and the human body.    

Socialist Modernism is an Autumn/Winter 2021 collection for Thom Browne inspired by the style of architecture developed in the Eastern Bloc of the Soviet Union from 1955-1991.

Constructivism is a transitional sportswear collection for Nike taking inspiration from the Constructivism Movement during the 1920s in the Soviet Union. This movement was known for bright and bold colours shown in the colour palette as well as geometric shapes. This collection takes inspiration particularly from Varavara Stepanova, a textile designer in this movement.

Anatomy is an Autumn/ Winter 2021 collection for Zara, inspired by the skeletal and muscular system. The garments look at different methods of recreating structures such as the ribcage, spinal cord and muscles.

Microscopic is a Spring/Summer 2021 collection for Dries Van Noten, inspired by microscopic cells. Print development is a large aspect of this collection, not only looking at microscopic patterns under a microscope but also the shapes of cell organelles.

Sustainability has been a very important aspect to me since I was very young, incorporating this passion into my innovation collection. The collection uses a tab and slot system called Geometric Modular Design, allowing for multiple different designs for the end user without the use of sewing. This also inspired my dissertation, looking at whether consumer attitudes and perceptions reflect the successful adoption of modular design in order to counteract fast fashion.