Black sculptural dress with projecting ribbon-like elements
Phoebe English · Presented in 2017
United Kingdom
Phoebe English
- Overlooked fabrication techniques
- Precise construction
- Immersive presentation
Phoebe English develops womenswear and menswear through close attention to construction and the visible evidence of making. Little-used and overlooked fabrication techniques provide material for a practice that values precision, craft and lasting relevance.
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White striped shirt and skirt
Spring/Summer 2020
Alternating opaque and sheer bands connect a loose shirt to a matching skirt.
Phoebe English; individual lookbook photographer not stated
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Blue shirt and shorts
Spring/Summer 2020
The relaxed blue set gives the collection’s material-focused design a practical summer shape.
Phoebe English; individual lookbook photographer not stated
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Sheer patchwork belted coat
Spring/Summer 2020
Transparent patchwork makes seams and layers visible within a simple belted coat.
Phoebe English; individual lookbook photographer not stated
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Black gathered ensemble
Spring/Summer 2020
Gathering shapes a compact black layered look within the collection’s functional vocabulary.
Phoebe English; individual lookbook photographer not stated
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Layered black top and ochre trousers
Spring/Summer 2020
A voluminous black top and longer white shirt contrast with vivid ochre trousers.
Phoebe English; individual lookbook photographer not statedCollections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 pieceSelected work
1 piece
About Phoebe English
Her collections are made in England and presented within imaginative settings, extending the relationship between garment, maker and audience into an immersive experience.
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