‘A certain romance’, 2025

This collection is both a tribute to my own childhood and an exploration of being a girl within a working-class environment. Drawing from my upbringing in a small UK town, alongside photographic references of working-class life, it examines the role of dress in self-expression, identity, and escapism.

Blending overtly feminine elements with gritty imagery, sportswear influences, and archetypal staples like the bomber jacket and school uniform, the collection embodies the duality of working-class girlhood. It captures the joy and wonder of dressing up, intertwined with urban grit, resilience, and the quiet comforts of home.