Fashion - Bachelor

The Architecture of Intention

The Architecture of Intention explores the relationship between architecture, material and the body. Inspired by structures that feel simple and inevitable, the collection explores how materials interact, age and create form through light and shadow. Interested in what makes a garment truly timeless, each piece uses considered construction and adjustability to adapt to the wearer and endure beyond a single moment in time. Every detail has a purpose, and nothing is added without intention.

Saskia MacMillan

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THE COLLECTION

THE METHODOLOGY

1. Instinct is collected, not controlled.
2. Every decision must have purpose.
3. Materials are chosen for how they age.
4. One architectural line per garment.
5. Symmetry must resolve into balance.
6. Function is integrated, never applied.
7. Construction is part of the design.
8. Edit until nothing unnecessary remains

I. LUCE

Luce explores light, reflection and transparency through the layering of white silk nylon and sheer silk organza. Fitted sections frame the body, while the translucent layers create space and movement, softening the silhouette. The trouser pleats also function as belt loops, incorporating buttonholes to combine utility and construction within a single detail.

II. RO

Ro translates the solidity of concrete into a structured dress constructed from just seven pattern pieces. White topstitching traces a single continuous line around the garment, emphasising its form and construction. A brown organza skirt and neckpiece introduce transparency and movement, exploring the interplay of light and shadow across the base material. A pleated organza cummerbund draws in the waist and fastens with a ribbon at the back.

III. VELA

Vela explores the veining and fluidity of marble through draping in black silk satin. The pant is constructed from just two pattern pieces, creating an expansive train through the shape of the pattern itself. Black silk organza introduces another layer of light and shadow against the satin’s reflective surface. An adjustable waistband features organza ties woven through the band, allowing the wearer to control where the pleats form.

IV. ADA

Ada pairs a structured, double-faced denim top with a structured fold-over pant, drawing on the strength and clean lines of steel. White topstitching accentuates the construction and geometry of both pieces, while silk organza bows introduce a translucent contrast, representing the interplay of light and shadow across the denim. The pant features an adjustable button waistband, allowing the fit to adapt to the wearer.

Saskia MacMillan

Saskia MacMillan draws inspiration from architecture, materiality and the tension between structure and softness. Her work is grounded in considered construction, sculptural silhouettes and an appreciation for the understated details that give a garment its character. Through a process of refinement and reduction, she explores how thoughtful design can create pieces that feel both distinctive and enduring.

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