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JOURNAL DESIGN PROCESS WHERE IT ALL BEGINS
DESIGN PROCESS

Where It All Begins

Every collection begins the same way. With fabric.

Model walking away wearing Flutter Jacquard skirt and cream top — Where It All Begins hero

Spring 2026 — where the Flutter Jacquard entered the room.

Every collection begins the same way.

With fabric.

Before there's a silhouette, a sketch, or even a clear idea, there's always a moment of connection with a material. It's instinctive. A reaction. Something that simply feels right.

I've always been drawn to pieces that feel a little eclectic. Fabrics that don't shout in the same voice, but somehow belong together.

The Starting Point: Flutter Jacquard

Flutter Jacquard fabric close-up, butterfly and flower motifs woven on cream
The Flutter Jacquard, the anchor fabric.

The story began with the Flutter Jacquard.

It was the anchor, the fabric that set everything in motion. The texture, the movement, the richness of colour. It gave the collection its direction almost instantly.

From that point, everything else flowed naturally. The palette. The mood. The energy of the collection.

Building the Mix: Flower Dot, Linen-Viscose, and More

Flat-lay of fabric swatches, flower dot, linen-viscose and jacquard together
Flower dot, linen-viscose and jacquard, building the mix.

Once the first fabric is in place, it becomes a conversation.

The flower dot, the linen-viscose and other textures are chosen not just for how they look, but how they behave.

Because fabric dictates everything. How it falls. How it moves. Whether it holds its structure or softens it. Whether it needs lining. How it sits on the body.

Each decision shapes the design before a single pattern piece is finalised.

Designing With the Fabric, Not Against It

Dress sketches on jade background, designing led by fabric
Sketches following the fabric, spring 2026.

Once the fabrics are chosen, the pace changes. Designing becomes instinctive, almost feverish. But it's never forced.

Each style is led by the fabric itself. A heavier cloth makes for structure. Something lighter might demand movement. A semi-sheer fabric introduces layering, lining and softness in a completely different way.

It's a constant dialogue between idea and material.

The Magic: Everything Works Together

Jakson Flutter Jacquard waistcoat with red trousers
The Jakson waistcoat, red.
Aubin Flutter Jacquard A-line mini skirt with navy peplum top
The Aubin mini, navy.

One of the most important parts of designing a collection is cohesion.

Each piece must stand on its own, but also work effortlessly with everything else. When it's right, it feels almost accidental, as if it just happened. But in reality, every fabric choice, every silhouette, every detail has been considered so the pieces sit together seamlessly. A wardrobe where everything connects, mixes, and flows.

And there's another layer to that consistency.

For the past four years, every piece has been fitted on the same model. It gives us a clarity you can't replicate otherwise.

We understand exactly how things should sit, how they should move, and where they need refining. It means when something works, it really works. Not just in isolation, but across the entire collection.

A Collection That Just Works Together

That's always the aim.

Not just individual garments, but a story you can step into. Pieces that feel personal, a little unexpected, and easy to live in.

Because when fabric leads the way and consistency guides the process, everything tends to fall beautifully in place.

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