Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester; United Kingdom

Morgan Allen

MRGN THE LABEL

Research for Morgan’s collection initially took her to stately homes and then she started studying royalty and Queen Elizabeth, taking particular inspiration from her coronation dress. Morgan then developed a character -  the queen’s rebellious granddaughter who needed a collection for her graduation. Morgan worked with the granddaughter’s love of sportswear and juxtaposed it with the Queen’s look. Morgan incorporated jacquard, flocked fabrics, heavily beaded fabrics and sequins. All knitting was by hand with recycled yarn and all the buttons are sewn by hand after they were found in charity shops. Morgan wants the collection to prove sportswear isn't just for the youth or for the track she wants to show it in a different light and encourage its wear it for different occasions.