I don’t want anyone to feel like I did when I was younger – excluded from fashion as a result of the body that I live in. I felt like an outsider, not only in terms of how clothes fit me, but also in the recognition of the normative patterns for presenting fashion. During my design studies, I’ve realised that it’s more about how a body is presented, and the context in which it is presented, rather that the body as such. When it comes to fit, it’s incredibly important to understand the body’s shape, position, and function to achieve that feeling of being embraced by a comfortable garment. That’s how a garment should feel. Working with shape and representation is the core of my creative efforts.