Combining her love for beach culture with the chaotic underworld beneath the waves, Clementina Phillips, graduating (2012) designer from the University of Creative Arts, Farnham, produces laser cut, sea-inspired textiles.
Clementina’s collection consists of digitally printed, laser-cut swimwear samples and an art creation piece that embodies sophisticated yet intricate movement. Painting, collaging and laser cutting are an integral part of her design process, drawn from the textural imperfections of form, color and movement of creatures that inhabit the oceans.
For the art fashion piece, Clementina worked with painted images of sea monster skin derived from sea creatures, enhanced them in Photoshop and then digitally printed onto silk satin. To create a metallic look, the designer screen-printed speckled patterns of glue onto the reverse of the silk and heat pressed metallic foils onto it, then used fish scale patterns created in Illustrator to laser cut into the silk.
Sea-Inspired Textiles
This Double-Sided Printed Silk Dress is Laser Cut
Trend Themes
1. Sea-inspired Textiles - The use of sea creatures textures and prints on clothing and fashion accessories creates an opportunity for innovators to explore sustainable materials and apply various printing methods.
2. Laser Cutting on Clothing - Integrating laser cutting technology into the fashion industry opens up new possibilities for more intricate designs and customization.
3. Digital Printing on Clothing - Digital printing technology is becoming increasingly popular in the fashion industry due to its ability to produce high-quality, detailed prints with vibrant colors.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can take advantage of the emerging trend of sea-inspired textiles by exploring new ways to incorporate nature-inspired textures, sustainable materials, and innovative printing technology.
2. Printing Industry - The printing industry can benefit from the growing trend of digital printing on clothing by developing new technologies and materials to enhance the printing process and create sustainable practices.
3. Textile Industry - The textile industry can take advantage of laser cutting technology in fashion by embracing it to create detailed, intricate designs on fabrics and exploring ways of incorporating sustainable materials and practices.