My final collection on my Fashion Design Diploma.
Last week I finished my Fashion Design course! I now have a shiny new qualification - a Diploma.
I’ve been thinking about how to document this achievement here on my blog. I wanted to write a big long essay about what I learned, how I found the course, and all the personal struggles and growth that came out of it. There’s been an awful lot of all of that. But to be honest, it’s too much. It’s been two and a half years, and navigating a creative (and deadline-free) course as an adult has brought plenty of challenges. I’m a different person now to who I was when I started, and it’s beyond what can be condensed into a blog post. Instead, I’ll just share my six-outfit collection from my final assignment:
This collection was designed for a client that I also had to invent. I created a sustainability-driven client who wanted their brand to focus on joyfulness and comfort. All the garments are easy-fit - either oversized or elasticated for ease of wear - and they’re made of natural fibres. The collection also had to tie into trend research, so these designs feature heavy influence from what’s anticipated to trend in Spring/Summer 2025: balloon hems, pirate pants, skirts layered over trousers, polka dots and linen. The colour palette is also inspired by trend forecasts, tailored to my imaginary client’s joyful brand.
I’m really proud of what I’ve learned and achieved throughout my studies on this course. I wouldn’t have even known where to begin if you’d asked me to design a trend-driven fashion collection three years ago - let alone be able to illustrate it!
And as you’d imagine, after nearly 3 years, I’m beyond ready to put this chapter of my life behind me. I’m starting on my next chapter right away.