_{When did you first start designing? When I was 11 I got a sewing machine for Christmas (it’s the same one that I’m still using now!) I was quite ambitious given I didn’t know how to sew. The first piece I made was a royal blue dress with gold safety pins and washers on the shoulders; the concept was cool but the dress was completely lopsided.}

_{Have you always wanted to be a fashion designer? I’ve always been very particular about my clothes. From the age of 4 I wouldn’t wear what my mum picked out for me. Throughout junior school I wanted to be an artist and then gradually I realised that fashion is an art form in itself.}

_{Do you have someone who has inspired you throughout your career? I’m often inspired by young, female designers like Molly Goddard and Charlotte Knowles. They give me a sense of hope because they highlight how there is a space for young, female designers in the industry. As generic as it sounds, McQueen has also influenced my journey in fashion immensely. When I was younger I would watch McQueen shows for hours on Youtube. He always showed that creativity has no boundaries.}

_{What is your inspiration? And does it vary depending on what collection you’re working on? I’m usually inspired by socio/political issues. I believe that fashion and politics are connected in many ways. If you have a platform, I believe you should use it to say something important.}

^{“Be a do-er. If you have an idea, don’t sit and think about it - do it.”}

_{Can you elaborate on the story behind your A/W 19 Collection ‘Places We’ve Been Touched’? Places We’ve Been Touched was inspired by sexual assault survivors and their stories. I crowd sourced stories through Instagram and received an overwhelming response. The aim was to pass the mic onto sexual assault survivors and allow them to tell their stories without being challenged or interrupted. I hand painted direct quotes from the stories onto clothing, creating a unique print. Some of the pieces in the collection showed lots of skin while others were baggy and oversized. I did this to highlight how clothing plays no factor in whether you are assaulted or not.}

_{I know you care a lot about being a sustainable brand, does this make sourcing materials hard? Yes. I try to buy fabric from a local supplier as often as possible. In my next collection I am looking to dye my own fabrics with natural materials.}

_{It must be stressful working in Industry? If so, do you have any good coping mechanisms for busy days? Yes, it can be really stressful. I’ve definitely gained a coffee addiction since my last internship! I think it’s really important to remain patient and not get frustrated if things aren’t going right.}

_{Have you overcome any problems or roadblocks being such a young female designer in industry? I definitely have a case of imposter syndrome. When I showed at New York Fashion Week I was only 19 and people kept assuming I was a dresser backstage. I often get anxious about not knowing enough and not having enough experience to be where I am. Women are taught to take up as little space as possible. I’m trying to unlearn this and be confident with where I am and what I’ve achieved.}

_{Do you have any advice for aspiring designers trying to get their name and work noticed? Be a do-er. If you have an idea, don’t sit and think about it - do it. And then post a photo of it on Instagram! Instagram is such a good way to get your work out there for people to see. If it wasn’t for Instagram I would never have been able to show at NYFW.}