Natalie Adamson-Wain

As a textile designer I am always looking to explore new materials and there is no better place to have the opportunity to do so than the MA at the RCA. I have loved the endless possibilities that unusual material combinations bring to my work.

My graduate collection is inspired and drawn from my Scottish roots and its heritage. I was brought up in family in the building trade, which inspired my use of wood within my collection and has been my source of inspiration for my bold, strong hand-drawn imagery sourced from architectural structures and planning layouts within my home town of Edinburgh.

I have always had a strong focus on the surface design of the garment and an obsession for added detail. I have been mixing luxurious fabrics like cashmere/ lambs wool and wood veneer alongside wood panels, polyurethane, organza, linen and hand tufted pieces. These have been made possible by sponsorship from Turnberry Rug Works producing hand-tufted panels and Peter Scott Knitwear sponsorship for wools and cashmere; both are Scottish based companies.

Having been torn initially between choosing interior or fashion inspired me to re-contextualise materials between interior and fashion like wood and tufting and use them in an innovative and new way within my fashion collection and samples.

After leaving the RCA I would like to work in an innovative environment which allows me to develop my skills, work and material techniques.