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The collection ‘Modern Primitive’ draws inspiration from several sources; predatory beetles, extreme body modification and the construction of high performance fabrics for sportswear. Whilst researching extreme piercings I became interested in ideas surrounding tension and weight which then informed my knit samples. My principal structural ideas are developed from stretching fine knit and power net into unusual shapes by threading heavy chain through chiffon channels. Silhouette and style lines are derived from beetle and sportswear imagery with body conscious panelling and layering throughout. The interplay between yarns and fabrics is important; chiffon, stretch nets and mesh are hooked onto the knitting machine and knitted with mohair and crepe and silk yarns to create exciting, contemporary knitwear