Claire Tagg uses detailed print work in an illustrative style based on narrative to design her pieces. By combining structured and soft fabrics in a neutral colour palette she creates elegant shapes that are further enhanced through elaborate detailing by embroidery and embellishment.
Claire’s collection tells the story of her journey to become an air stewardess. A series of illustrations printed onto the garments show how she perceived herself as an air stewardess; looking elegant whilst wearing an airline uniform with pride. The illustrations are combined with destructive textures to represent how her dream was torn apart when she experienced the harsh reality of this difficult job. The cut of her collection explores the airline uniform that she once admired, using structured jackets inspired by pilots jackets, combined with softer fabrics used on couture style dresses.
Due to Claire’s unique, innovative design style, her collection has won numerous awards, some of which including the M&S graduate talent and Hainsworth statement award at New Designers. One of her dresses was also worn by singer, Hattie Keane on the red carpet at the UK premiere of Transformers: The Last Knight.
Claire’s collection tells the story of her journey to become an air stewardess. A series of illustrations printed onto the garments show how she perceived herself as an air stewardess; looking elegant whilst wearing an airline uniform with pride. The illustrations are combined with destructive textures to represent how her dream was torn apart when she experienced the harsh reality of this difficult job. The cut of her collection explores the airline uniform that she once admired, using structured jackets inspired by pilots jackets, combined with softer fabrics used on couture style dresses.
Due to Claire’s unique, innovative design style, her collection has won numerous awards, some of which including the M&S graduate talent and Hainsworth statement award at New Designers. One of her dresses was also worn by singer, Hattie Keane on the red carpet at the UK premiere of Transformers: The Last Knight.
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