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# Project Description ‘Not All Girls Grow Up Gracefully’ Ella Brown Summary Final work I’m a Fashion Pattern Cutting graduate from the University of the Arts London, with a passion for storytelling through design. My work blends technical skill with conceptual thinking, often exploring themes such as identity, childhood, and emotional growth. I’m particularly interested in how garments can carry narrative and evoke a deeper connection between the wearer and the piece. I’m a Fashion Pattern Cutting graduate from the University of the Arts London, with a passion for... College London College of Fashion Course BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting Graduation year 2025 My concept explores the reality of growing up by highlighting the darker, often hidden messages in fairytales. These stories, like Alice in Wonderland, present complex themes such as mental illness and trauma beneath their whimsical surfaces, reflecting real-world struggles children face—especially young girls. I want to merge fantasy and reality in my work, using elements like imaginary friends and childhood chaos to reflect emotional depth. The design will mimic a child’s perspective—messy, unfocused, and raw—centering around a dramatic, fairytale-style dress to symbolize the emotional weight of maturing. Final work View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Share this project My concept explores the reality of growing up by highlighting the darker, often hidden messages in fairytales. These stories, like Alice in Wonderland, present complex themes such as mental illness and trauma beneath their whimsical surfaces, reflecting real-world struggles ch... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Identity Being Human Gender Story & Myth Health & Wellbeing Femininity Emotion Trauma Identity Myth Storytelling Story HumanConnection
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