'The Fairest of Them All' by David Henderson

‘The Fairest of Them All’ is a collection designed and created by David Henderson, a textile and fashion design student at Belfast’s University of Ulster. The collection was initially inspired by medieval armour and the patterns and embellishments that decorated it, a concept that was further developed into design and fabric manipulation by drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm Fairytales to style and create his collection.

Influences throughout the project were taken from film and theatre costume design, as well as designers such as Alexander McQueen and Issey Miyake. These influences inspired david to create fabrics and designs that would be combined to create a collection of innnovative and extraordinary conceptual pieces. His innovative concepts and fabrics have been created by moulding laser cut perspex around the body and sculpting cotton into rigid forms, using PVA glue and water. Combining these techniques has allowed David to expand into new areas of design and alternative ways of thinking outside the typical design brief. David’s collection is a must see for any fashion or textile enthusiast and promises not to disappoint... For more information, visit David’s Facebook page.