Fashion - Bachelor
What Holds Us explores the fragility and complexity of human connection through four contemporary womenswear looks. Contrasting fluid silhouettes with slashing, gathering, layering and exposed construction, the collection expresses the tension between closeness and distance. Experimentation with textile manipulation and repurposed fabrics, many sourced from The Nest, brings together vulnerability, craftsmanship and material exploration.
The Tethered Blouse and Ripple Trousers explore the tension between holding together and coming apart. Crafted using silk georgette, the trousers incorporate intricate slashing to reveal layers beneath the surface, while the blouse uses gathering to mold the body. Together, the garments express the vulnerability and fluidity of human connection.
The Web Bustier and Six Degrees Skirt explore the interconnected nature of human relationships. The bustier features intricate web-like detailing as well as being reversible. The skirt utilises off-cuts, demonstrating the interconnection of the collection.
The Sneak Peek Dress explores vulnerability and the contrast between concealment and exposure.
The Ripple Top, Tethered Trousers and Sneak Peek Shorts explore the shifting nature of human connection. Intricate slashing reveals layers beneath the textured top, while delicate gathering in silk georgette create moments of tension and release. Contrasting transparency and opacity reflect the balance between vulnerability and concealment, bringing together recurring techniques from across the collection.
Lauren Stanley is a Brisbane-based emerging designer completing a double degree in Design (Fashion) and Business (Marketing) at Queensland University of Technology. Her design practice explores the relationship between storytelling and textile experimentation with a focus on creating thoughtful, expressive garments through considered construction.
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