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Lituya bay tsunami

The collection explores the progression of a tsunami through four stages: earthquake, rising wave, impact and aftermath. Inspired by the 1958 Lituya Bay Tsunami in Alaska, triggered by an earthquake and subsequent landslide, the collection reflects the immense power and unpredictability of nature. highlighting the devastating impact natural disasters can have on both communities and the environment.

Ashlee Laming

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The Earthquake

The earthquake and landslide are represented through textile manipulation, with appliquéd shapes stitched onto the dark brown linen to symbolise the ground cracking and breaking apart. The gathered layers of translucent, sheer fabric beneath the skirt reflect the movement of water as it responds to the shifting landscape.

The building wave

The rising water is represented through a combination of structured appliqué and sculptural volumes. Appliqué stitched onto the bodice mimics the ripples and shifting tides, as the tsunami wave begins to build. This growing movement and volume is further expressed through the wide-leg trousers, pleating along the waistband and godets inserted into the side seams.

The Tsunami

Through the use of drawstrings, gathering, wave pleating and flowing layers, the silhouette transforms into a sculptural piece of wearable art. The deliberate balance between chaotic textures and refined construction captures the immense force and destructive nature of the tsunami, in both height and volume.

The aftermath

The final look increases in chaos through the multitude of draped fabric scraps, each piece recycled from the previous silhouettes and left to fray. This sense of disorder is balanced by the structured bralette, where its restrictive shape and crossbody ties symbolise the emotional weight and lasting trauma caused by the tsunami. Whether this be through the loss of homes, loved ones or businesses, the aftermath of a tsunami leaves a profound and lasting impact on both communities and the surrounding environment.

moodboard

The moodboard represents the progression of a tsunami through colour palette, organic textures and landscape references

Ashlee Laming

Ashlee Laming is a fashion designer who enjoys exploring the balance between artistic expression and wearable clothing. Inspired by natural environments and their organic textures, she reinterprets these elements through textile manipulation, considered colour palettes and distinctive silhouettes, using mostly natural fabrics. Her work blends playful details and unique textural qualities with refined, wearable designs, creating garments that contrast between artistic and contemporary perspective.

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