The Swedish School of Textiles; Sweden

Stina Randestad

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By swapping the design order to put fabric first, Stina believes she has demonstrated individuality in each outfit and generated a bold expression with new ideas. Her design process began with the question what happens when different materials are put together? Through trial and error she discovered two fabric manipulation techniques that she continued working with; sewing stretchy and thick materials and cutting and layering materials. These new materials generated movement and expression when they were draped upon many bodies and from this exercise Stina was able to decide how the fabrics would work best in garments, switching the usual process.