metamorphosis collection statement: A design investigation by emerging Designer Mara Bernemann into neurological duality using no-sew methodologies.
Design research for metamorphosis: Fashion sketches and analytical notes exploring social norms, mental health, and youth culture.
Material study for metamorphosis: Comparison of no-wash denim and heritage tartan textures with brain MRI scans for design inspiration.
Technical design evolution: A study of hybrid denim wrap skirts, detailing deconstructed elements and industrial hardware.
Zero-waste design concept: Kinetic draping utilising full fabric width and no-cut construction for the metamorphosis collection.
Fashion illustration: Detailed design annotations of a green crushed velvet dress featuring open pinning and asymmetrical mapping.
Modular layering: Fragile chiffon textures suspended by pins, exploring fragmented construction and textile fragility.
Fashion design mood board: Textural study of a plaid top and colorful layered skirt with conceptual design notes.
Sustainable design methodology: Visualising embellishment pinning for easy material sorting and hardware reuse.
Conceptual fashion design: Asymmetrical draped skirt and draped top exploring themes of psychological concealment and fluidity.
Design research: Utilising utilitarian jersey in a non-permanent, fragmented construction to repurpose wardrobe basics.
Research poster 'Heroin-Chic or Heroin-Escapism?': Exploring physical restraint and protection through jersey drapery and safety pins.
Sustainable fashion manifesto: Hand-assembled garments created without machinery to allow for circularity and total disassembly.
Design presentation: Grey evening gown with annotations on transparency, stability, and safety-pin construction.
Presentation of physical garments alongside fashion illustrations, illustrating the transition from sketch to 3D form.
Styling portfolio summary: A curated collection of editorial work illustrating vibrant fashion aesthetics.
Professional styling experience by Mara Bernemann: A visual collage illustrating fashion narratives and on-set creative work.
London Fashion Week AW25: Portfolio highlights from runway shows, illustrating professional experience in backstage dressing.