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Abi Launder

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Alicia Gail is a textile embroidery artist who has blended nostalgia with a contemporary flair, in her ‘Pick N’ Mix’ collection. Drawing inspiration from vintage charm and antiques, she reimagines past items through eclectic patterns, colours and intricate hand and machine embroidery. Her signature aesthetic consists of mixing textures, clashing prints and crafting pieces that feel both familiar and wholly new. This designer’s collection has a personal touch and has sparked a renewed appreciation for old objects. 

Building on this collection and body of research and work, she aims to push her experimentation further, connecting stories and stitches.

Alicia Gail is a textile embroidery artist who has blended nostalgia with a contemporary flair, in h...
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This collection 'Pick n' Mix' draws on nostalgia, inspired by antique items found in markets and the home of my grandparents - vintage ceramics, delicate lace and faded florals. These pre-loved patterns and textures are re-imagined with a contemporary twist, playing with colour and design combinations, creating a dynamic range of textiles with a personal touch. With the spirit of 90's fashion, this collection embraces playful layering, eclectic colours and a variation of fabrics, creating a healthy balance between the old and new.

Final work

  • Purple cotton sample with yellow and pink frayed motifs
  • Blue knit with a darker blue floral design
  • Chiffon material with yellow intricate digital floral embroidery
  • Pink hand embellished floral motif on denim
  • printed deep purple intricate floral, on green fabric with hand beading
  • Heavily embellished sample, sequins and beads in a diamond formation
  • denim on denim reverse appliqué stripes with silver thread and beads running through
  • reverse applique pink and yellow diamonds (small scale) on denim
  • a silver quilted pattern with varied scale of organic shapes
A line up of 12 samples in a variety of eclectic colours and textures

Research and process

  • portfolio page 1
  • portfolio page 2
  • portfolio page 3

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Pick n' Mix

This collection 'Pick n' Mix' draws on nostalgia, inspired by antique items found in markets and the home of my grandparents - vintage ceramics, delicate lace and faded florals. These pre-loved patterns and textures are re-imagined with a contemporary twist, playing with colou...

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