This dress is the starting point and initial design for the 'From the Source' project. 

Draped over time in three destinations in Somerset in three fabrics ... cotton muslin, recycled tulle and handwoven silk. A fitted asymmetric bodice with plaited tulle shoulder waist waist ties. The waist is cinched and the skirt full showing the three fabrics in drapes around the ballerina skirt.

Hand sewn at my studio with further layers of detail taking inspiration from the environment with under-layered vintage sequins and glass rhinestones. 

This dress is part of a continuing work and not for sale at this point.

Photographs by Paris Roche  

Film by Tom Roche

Title of piece: First Drape

Materials: cotton muslin, recycled nylon tulle and handwoven silk dupion

Date: October 2025 - March 2026