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Sally told us about her Masters dissertation which focussed on 'How Protectiveness Feels', exploring aspects of wearable technology, traditional techniques and mythology around notions of protection. She showed us her influences from where fashion meets humanitarianism in the form of Lucy Orta's wearable shelters, and the Japanese designers using recycled plastic in textiles long before it was trendy here. Her final designs were a collection of jackets made from sheep-skin (which as she highlighted are currently a waste product of the meat industry), sports-wear cut for comfort and movement, printed with sketched-outlines of Newport's industrial history and accented with Shibori panels. They really were beautiful and globally conscious garments, with minimal waste or carbon footprint, and reflected the local natural and cultural environment. Sally stressed the importance of research in sustainability and the significance of culture to create great change.
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