Elizabeth Whibley’s style is very collage-based because it links to the very tactile feeling of scrapbooking and cutting and sticking she practised as a child. Her collection incorporates quilting, padding and cuddling, soft textures to mimic familiarity with the comfort of childhood and soft toys and texture books for babies. Over accessorising, layering textures and playing with narrative gives a nod to Harajuku street style and relates back to her love of childhood fancy dress and creating a strong sense of style. Wherever possible, her collection showcases deadstock, second hand and donated fabrics and use of cotton and bamboo. Many of the trimmings were bought into Tokyo and others are vintage. Elizabeth Whibley always tries to consider the impact of the fashion industry on the environment, she is always looking to heighten sustainability to create more eco-conscious and responsibly produced clothing and accessories. Whibley’s collection has a strong 70s vibe with her dagger collared shirts, high-waisted flared trousers and reinvention of an Afghan coat. Her attention to detail is impeccable, using printed piping to mimic hazard tape (as pictured above) she saw a great deal of in Tokyo, this unexpected trim and her pink-based colour concepts is what makes her vintage influence seem so zingy and fresh.