Exhibition
Exhibition
Worn Again
Worn Again
Friday, 3 - Saturday, 11 May 2024
Post Hall
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This exhibition shows a selection of work by First Year Fashion Management & Communication (FMC) Students and Fashion Design Students in collaboration with St Luke’s.
FMC Students were set a brief to encourage the donation and use of pre-loved clothing and to promote the work of Sheffield’s St Luke’s Hospice through the creation of an editorial publication. Each student has developed an individual concept which either; encourages more men to donate; inspires the long-term use of items; or promotes adaptability and experimentation with garment sizes. Students have art directed, styled and photographed models wearing items available in St Luke’s for a series of images to include in their publication. Each student has chosen one image to show in the exhibition.
Fashion Design Students were challenged to design and make a black garment for any gender using a mix of second-hand garments and deadstock fabric. They have mastered new techniques including, drape and creative upcycling. The project has been sponsored by St Luke’s who have provided black garments combined with deadstock fabric to ‘reform’ a new garment.
St Luke’s Hospice provides palliative care for adults in Sheffield. They aim to give those with terminal illnesses the best possible quality of life – free of charge – regardless of age., cultural background, postcode or religion. With 15 shops across Sheffield, they are entirely dependent on donations to stock their stores. In 2023 they opened a brand new boutique shop on The Moor, selling pre-loved, unique, curated, eco-conscious fashion.
Neve Cadman, Odd One Out
A constant desire to own the most on trend fashion items is leading to a loss of identity within society. With people choosing to buy an item regardless of their own personal taste, clothes now provide many with a sense that they belong to a group, rather than using fashion as a tool to celebrate self-expression and uniqueness.
Infused with elements of the punk subculture of the 1980’s & its rebellious nature, ‘Odd One Out’ aims to empower and encourage people to experiment with their own sense of style. Breaking free from the conformist ideals of fashion and its rapid trend cycle.
Bethan Colohan, Represent
‘Represent’ explores the lack of representation
in the fashion industry. It is a critique of
the scarcity of representation of women in
fashion; showing real women in their natural
beauty. Celebrating their unique features,
the power of female friendship, and women’s
power to nurture and encourage each other.
By styling three young women in simple
white dresses, the focus is placed on their
individual features. It draws attention to their
differences, similarities and friendship.
Tom Cox, The Laundry Pile Can Wait
"From being a young lad, I have always
been interested in fashion but not always
confident enough to try new things and push
boundaries. ‘The Laundry Pile Can Wait’
encourages fashion forward young men to be
open to experimenting; showing that how we
dress is something to embrace and something
to have fun with.
If collaborating with St Luke’s Hospice has
taught me anything, it is to honour life and
live for the moment. This project aims to
capture the joyfulness and playfulness of
celebrating life, and encourage others to be
brave in their fashion choices."
Emily Dawson
With decades of fashion behind us, one thing
has stuck - traditional menswear and the ‘old
money aesthetic’. ‘Nobleman’ delves deeper
into understanding the struggles charities
face when sourcing menswear. With the world
heading in a new sustainable direction, it is
crucial that we, as a generation, recognise the
potential of second-hand clothing.
This unique and minimalistic photograph was
taken to promote men shopping and donating
to charity shops; encouraging men to find
their unique style and create new traditional
looks.
Erin Crawford
Donating and purchasing pre-loved and
charity shop clothing is one way to reduce
in the environmental impact of fashion. The
fashion industry accounts for up to 10% of
global carbon emissions. Fast fashion is
contributing to this these problems through
mass production and overconsumption; by
creating a culture where clothes are just being
thrown away instead of donated or upcycled.
This project aims to highlight these issues and
promote clothing reuse; showing what we can
do to change and help.
Isabella Guntrip, Ending Never
‘Ending Never’ focuses on women in business
and the potential for them to embrace a
capsule wardrobe of second-hand clothing.
Heavily inspired by business women and
fashion designer, Victoria Beckham - her
timeless style and ability to always look put
together - ‘Ending Never’ aims to showcase
looking luxurious and timeless on a budget.
Styled using second-hand pre-loved clothing,
this photograph, ‘En-route’, shows that you
really don’t need a lot of money to create a
classy and sophisticated look with longevity.
You just need a good eye for the basics and
time to look for the perfect piece(s).
Talia Hall, Embrace It
‘Embrace It’ is about expressing yourself and
loving your body. Who cares if you’re pushing
boundaries and not wearing stereotypical
clothing? You can wear anything and look
fabulous. Wear what you want. Fishnet tights
as a scarf? Go for it. Chunky dad trainers
paired with a pretty pink dress? What a slay.
Why not? Be extra. Play around. Embrace it.
Playing with shapes and proportions through
layering, positioning and styling, this image
shows the exaggerated look. The model is
drowned in a leather jacket paired with a
petite top and she’s rocking it.
Cara Keary, Anytime, Anywear
‘Anytime, Anywear’ is the phrase to remember
when picking out an outfit. Why stop yourself
from wearing that favourite garment, just
because it seems too formal, or too dressed
down? ‘Anytime, Anywear’ challenges the
stereotypical ideas of appropriateness - what
it is OK to wear for certain occasions - whilst
highlighting the negative impacts of over
consumption.
So, strap those heels on, pull on that skirt,
squeeze yourself into that corset top to do the
laundry. This perfectly illustrates how we can
throw on our favourite outfit, no matter the
occasion.
Cara Keary, Anytime, Anywear
Freya King, Facing Fluidity
Fashion is an expression of identity. For
many, it is a powerful tool that connects
their internal identity and how others
perceive them visually. Currently, the lines
between masculine and feminine fashion are
progressively becoming blurred. Traditional
gender stereotypes set standards and define
how an ideal man or woman should dress. The
experimental nature of the fashion industry
enables individuals to break boundaries and
showcase their unique identities.
Ultimately the link between gender and
fashion is complex. ‘Facing Fluidity’ embraces
diverse styles, to highlight society’s potential
to become more forward and fluid.
Amelia Leicester, Denim on Denim
Denim is timeless, yet controversial. From
denim jackets to jeans, to shoes and bags you
can get pretty much anything in the denim
form. Is it possible to wear too much denim?
From just a simple pair of denim jeans and a
t-shirt to double denim and even triple denim.
Everyone has that one piece of denim they
know they can always go back. Through years
of wear – rips and tears – denim can tell a
story. You can keep it for a lifetime ‘Denim on
Denim’ aims to encourage you to buy clothes
that you love, clothes that you will wear
forever and that will ultimately tell your story.
Ruby Taylor, Boss
‘Boss’ promotes female empowerment. It
aims to inspire independence. Drawing upon
the phenomenon of power dressing, it aims to
instil confidence - showing women that they
don’t need a man.
Through bold passionate imagery and
styling, ‘Boss’ provides a powerful vision
of independence; showing how secondhand
clothing can by worn and styled
by professional young women to convey
confidence.
Marta Waldoch, Ivy Girl
‘Ivy Girl’ is inspired by the preppy style of a
girl that attends an Ivy League school. This
style has always been seen as fashionable
and never seems to goes off trend, with
characters like Cher Horowitz, from the 1995
film Clueless, being viewed as a “style icon”
by many.
Creatively recreating the appearance of an Ivy
League School campus in Sheffield’s Botanical
Gardens, this image showcases the preppy
look - timeless, iconic and ubiquitous. A look
to return to year in, year out.