Drawing attention to the harmful effects of plastic pollution on our planet with her latest ‘Clear Ambition’ collection is the Holly Docherty. She illustrates the incessant environmental damage, conflicted by consumer demands and finds it important to respond to this in her work. In light of her most recent feature as part of our Global Young Talent in the October issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, we had the pleasure of speaking to the Heriot-Watt University alumna about the importance of pushing the boundaries and questioning traditional concepts.
"The design process consisted of plastic manipulation, stitched samples and draping on the stand. With the aid of a heat press and 3D mannequins, I was able to mould plastic around a figure to create interesting shapes. Given the nature of each plastic form, suitable design features were taken and collated into various line ups."
"All the material used are made from 100% recycled plastic. The material has been repurposed from ocean waste into a new techno-fabric named Econyl and rPET."
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