Freya Mahalia - NUA MA Showcase 2022
Collage of the same man three times walking whilst holding down the hood on a pink trench coat.

I am a fashion designer dedicated to using natural materials and processes to combat climate change. As a creative I use design to push sustainable methods, creating circularity in my work and promoting a better tomorrow. Over the course of my MA I have pushed my problem-solving abilities through imaginative and future thinking design. My research into the environment and my eco values have led me to design menswear using natural deadstock or waste materials.

Image of a man unzipping trouser legs above the knee on the beach.

Throughout the final unit of my Masters, I have been designing and constructing garments that create awareness around the impending altered climate e.g. heatwaves, due to climate change. I design garments to protect the wearer from the sun and increase air flow. When working with textiles I add my own personality to the colours and print to make my work distinctively me.

Image of a mens mannequin covered with a large pink hood.
Image of a mens mannequin with a fabric and plastic shape protruding from the right side.
Image of purple fabric scraps woven together and draped over the face of a man.

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