Mare Machines

“Humans are enslaved like horses and horses are made into machines”

19^th century riding habits juxtaposed with the contemporary sport of endurance riding creates the basis of my inspiration, while being loosely based around this quote from “Black Beauty”. By incorporating land maps mixed with  costumes and fashion from the Victorian era, my collection has a timeless, hourglass silhouette together with flowing drapes and flattering tailoring. Using a range of lavish fabrics from woven tweeds to quality leathers, has given the garments a sense of classic luxury. Semi-plain cloths and daring colour highlights off-set the woven patterns and create an exciting mix of textures and pattern and an essentially feminine statement. 

So the time has come I am now a fully qualified fashion designer. All that hard work and tears has now left me with a BA(Hons) Fashion Design with first class honours. 

Here are some images from my final photo shoot...


Photographer: Louise Carnegie
Make up: Hannah Sutherland
Hair: Debbie McLeod
Models: Samantha Hair, Fiona Lamont, Iva Sakarova

Busy Busy Busy!

This week has been a very busy week for me ...

I have been jet setting off to LONDAN BABY!! for a flying visit and an interview at LCF so fingers crossed i get in. 

Also We had our casting at Grays for our Fashion show so now we are fully equipped and prepped with our 18 fantastic models. Please watch out for the tickets going on sale, It will be very soon, but i will keep you posted. 

I also done a fantastic location shoot with Louise Carnegie Photography and model Ellis O'Connor a face to watch (MUA: Stephanie Mclean). Louise did a great job in capturing the atmosphere of my collection as it was set in the countryside surrounded by beautiful scottish rolling heather moors. The colours complimented the garments perfectly. So here is a wee sneak peek for you. 

Ashley J