I have written a little overview and background on myself and what my collection is all about! Enjoy! I have included pictures and elaborated on everything in earlier posts! Check it out! :)

I have always had a huge passion for everything fashion and after studying Visual Arts at Uni SA for two and a half years, i developed an interest in the subject of textiles. After learning many techniques i realised that i would love to get into fashion design!

I have designed a collection of six evening wear outfits inspired by late style and fashion icon Isabella Blow. Convinced she was ugly, she always wore a hat, head piece or mask that would cover her face. Her outrageous and larger than life personality masked an inner pain, and ended her own life after several attempts.

Each outfit will be accompanied with a mask or headpiece covering the face. I am using sheer fabrics to symbolise that as much as she tried to hide her deep depression, she was still transparent. My collection will portray the tragic aspects of this style icon’s life and how she hid them behind an emotional mask.

My favourite outfit in the range would have to be outfit number 5. I love the combination of the deep grape and black colours together, and the raw, sexy feel of the outfit. It's feminine but with a mysterious feel... I am inspired by obscure and beautiful things. I crave to create unique garments that have a contradictory yet confident and feminine aesthetic, with particular attention to quality fabrics and construction. Relaxed but dressy, feminine but with an edge.

Necia is the label I have developed through my studies. After producing a number of one off garments, i hope to move into designing more of a ready to wear, smart casual style with a unique twist. Necia creations are not the type of thing you find in a mainstream shop; the label's focus is to create quirky one off garments for young women who strive to find fashion with a difference, and to be noticed.

Just scroll down to find out what i have been up to in the production of my graduate collection....