Isabelle Pennington Edmead
I have a degree in fashion design and a masters in textiles for fashion so have strengths in both garment manufacture and textiles. I mainly specialise in print design. I have recently just finished a sustainable project ‘the Modern artisan’ creating YOOX Net-A-Porter’s most sustainable collection yet in collaboration with the princes foundation. From working on the modern artisan project I have gained a lot of knowledge in sustainable and circular deisgn as well as luxury and small batch production skills. These skills and knowledge are things I can bring to the future fashion factory project.
I have my own namesake label Isabelle Pennington Edmead. The Brand feels passionately about doing better for the environment. All orders are made on demand to prevent fabric wastage and making garments inclusive to all sizes. The brand conceptually relates back myself and how I envisage my own identity. I have realised that my creations and work are a way for me to explore and discover myself and identity, it is an on-going process which will always be evolving.
The designs show a celebration of my mixed heritage being both Caribbean Kittitian and English, with my agricultural rural roots. The brand takes inspiration from my childhood memories with femininity at the core. I draw my inspiration from multiple sources like old family photos, memories, exhibitions, art, books, music, and film. The Brands vision is to create local opportunities for creatives in the North helping creatives that can’t afford to live in the capital. Creating beautiful, high-quality clothing. Bringing back the respect owed to the skill and art of garment manufacture.
- Listing ID: 3168
- Contact: info@isabellepenningtonedmead.com
- What are your aspirations and plans for the future?: The Brands vision is to create local opportunities for creatives in the North helping creatives that can’t afford to live in the capital. Creating beautiful, high-quality clothing. Bringing back the respect owed to the skill and art of garment manufacture.
- What types of projects are you interested in working on through Future Fashion Factory?: I am really interested in textiles and creating a sustainable business through holistic methods and circular design. With the FF I am interested in the possibilities to apply for responsive R&D funding - and support. Opportunities to exhibit in our annual showcase events and meet other people within the industry to network with. Having FF there for mentorship would also be really beneficial to me.
