Student Fashion

Philippa Palmer

The Prize Finalist 2025 - Philippa Palmer
The Prize Finalist 2025 - Philippa Palmer Piece

The Power of Red

Philippa is a hand embroidery specialist focused on couture fashion. She emphasises traditional techniques while reinterpreting them in a contemporary manner. Her work takes a bold yet elegant approach, using a combination of materials that create striking visual contrasts. She focuses on empowering the wearer, exploring femininity and celebrating the female form.

Exploring the emotional and psychological impact of red in couture fashion, Philippa Palmer’s current collection investigates the power of this colour. Her work draws inspiration from its history, scientific research, modern interpretations, and fashion applications. Through her research, she develops a range of approaches that reflect red’s enduring significance and expressive potential.

Mentor: Sam D'Cruze

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