Rachel Osagie-Bayas

After doing more research on patchwork, I finally figured out how to include it in my final draping. I cut pink and purple fabric into squares and triangles, then I pinned the shapes onto the mannequin to make a design. The rest of the draping went exactly as I had originally planned in my fashion illustration, which I am very happy about.

The gif above shows the steps I had to take to pin the different pieces onto the mannequin. The video below is a 360° view of the finished piece.

I gathered images and videos of patchwork that I found in my surroundings. This included patchwork fields, stone paths and kitchen tiles.

The third cycle of the Djinn comic series is set in India, so I also included Indian patchwork and textiles as part of my research. I tried to include some pink and purple textiles to go with my theme.

Imamzadeh Muhammad Hilal

I came across this beautiful mausoleum in Iran while I was researching about the Ottoman Empire.

This shrine is visited by hundreds of Muslims each day. It is heavily decorated with stained-glass windows, intricate blue tiles and chandeliers. The entrance and ceilings are even adorned with mirror-tiles. All of these patterns and shapes bare a resemblance to patchwork.

The first cycle of the Djinn comic series is set in the Ottoman Empire. I decided to research the art, textiles and patchwork of this time as part of my secondary research for this project.

I picked out pieces of pink and purple fabric that I knew would look good on Jade. Then I drew an illustration of how the different pieces would look together before I started draping.

Ana Mirallés is a Spanish comic book artist with a degree in fine arts who began her career in 1982. She is the illustrator of the Franco-Belgian comic series Djinn, which is written by Jean Dufaux.

I started reading Djinn recently after seeing Mirallés' illustrations on social media. My favourite character is Jade because she is beautiful, seductive, dangerous and heartless. Some of her outfits even include geometric shapes and patterns, which links with patchwork. Jade is going to be my muse for this project.

You can read Djinn online for free here:

Giuditta Tanzi is the inventor of Garbage Core, the brand she launched in 2019. She is a fashion designer based in Milan who upcycles second-hand clothes to make one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. Giuditta's upcycled fabrics come from pieces she finds at scouring markets, a church warehouse, and the closets of her friends and family members.

Elif is a fashion designer based in France. Working alone in her studio, she deconstructs and reconstructs second-hand clothes to create unique pieces for her customers. Her handmade garments take longer to make, but this ensures that they are made with love and care.

Laia Canales is a recent fashion graduate based in Barcelona who is also interested in sustainability. The designs from her latest collection show she has a deep understanding of deconstructed fashion. Laia wrote about her recent project, "I don't want to objectify clothes but give them personality."

I draped and pinned the pieces of my deconstructed garment on a mannequin. Some of these designs are inspired by the designers I have been looking at.

I draped my garment around a mannequin before it was fully deconstructed.

Subversive basics is a micro trend that originated on TikTok. It's all about deconstructing and reconstructing, so I thought I would include it as research for my project.

Aoife McNamara is a sustainable Irish fashion designer based in Limerick. Coincidentally, she is also a former student of LSAD. Not only are Aoife's materials locally sourced, but her garments are designed and made here in Ireland. She also uses her platform to speak out on the importance of sustainable fashion.