Abigail Hobbs
Textiles
Expressive, Experimental and Sculptural Designer
Final year project
BA (HONS) TEXTILES : INNOVATION AND DESIGN
Embossed Copper Dome Chain-mail Neckpiece
This statement neckpiece design evolves the classic characteristics of European Renaissance chainmail armour into a contemporary piece of jewellery. Embossed, cut, domed and hand drilled, this design consists of over 60 individually manipulated pieces connected together with copper wire.
This is a sister design to another one of my final outcomes; over 70 hand-cut, etched and oxidised copper lamellar plates woven together with suede cord, also inspired by classic medieval armour features.
Hand Beaded Veil Headpiece
This statement veil accessory design has been constructed and woven by hand using glass crystal beads, inspired by the features of stained glass windows. Consisting of over 1500 peacock green beads...
Oil-Pastel and Illustrative Rust Print Design
This design is one of two print designs in my collection created using Adobe software, correlating and layering recordings taken from both historic ruins and artefacts. Using oil pastel rubbings and dyeing natural materials with rusted pieces found on modern battlefields, I have combined various imagery digitally to create textural, intriguing designs printed large scale onto Paris Chiffon.
Abigail Hobbs
Final year project
BA (HONS) TEXTILES : INNOVATION AND DESIGN
Awards
- Diploma in Fashion Design online course (June 2020)
Work Experience
- Showroom Assistant at MaxMara, London (2021)
MaxMara Studio and Marella Intern, presenting new collections to clients buying for independent and department stores for SS22.
Sales Advisor, Womenswear at Debenhams, Hertfordshire (2021)
- Maintaining the excellent presentation of products through visuals, providing customers with assistance and trend knowledge.
- Creative Designer at Foxymoron Design (2020)
Set up an independent, sustainable creative brand, designing and advertising my own collections across social media. My most successful project was designing my own pattern design and producing interactive textile learning aids for young children with Autism and donating them to a local charity.
Internship at Suzie Turner Couture, London (2020)
- Embroidery and embellishment intern, working on bridal wear beading and evening dresses, developing hand embroidery processes and producing design illustrations for client orders.