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Nathan Pass

MA work

MA work

The decision to study at the RCA came about from a strong need to cross over from fashion accessories to actual clothing, garment design. This menswear collection is the first true attempt at making these steps. The project is inspired by the early twentieth-century explorations of Scott and Shackleton, original photography from the Ponting Collection and imagery from the original huts used in the expeditions. The main objectives within the collection have been the creation of my own original pattern designs, honest handmade qualities, a strong attention to detail and a balance between authenticity and contemporary clothing design.


Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Textiles, 2012

    Specialism

    Woven Textiles

  • The decision to study at the RCA came about from a strong need to cross over from fashion accessories to actual clothing, garment design. This menswear collection is the first true attempt at making these steps. The project is inspired by the early twentieth-century explorations of Scott and Shackleton, original photography from the Ponting Collection and imagery from the original huts used in the expeditions. The main objectives within the collection have been the creation of my own original pattern designs, honest handmade qualities, a strong attention to detail and a balance between authenticity and contemporary clothing design.


  • Degrees

  • BA Hons, Textile Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, 2007; Foundation, Art & Design, Burton and South Derbyshire College, 2006
  • Experience

  • Gallery assistant, Rowan Mersh/Fumi Gallery, London, 2009; Studio assistant/designer, Rowan Mersh/Fendi, London, 2010
  • Exhibitions

  • DMU to Delhi, Stainless Gallery, Delhi, India, 2011; Festival of Quilts - Graduate Showcase, NEC, Birmingham, 2010; New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, 2010; Graduate Fashion Week, Earls Court, London, 2010
  • Awards

  • Second prize, Wallpaper Design, LG Hausys, 2011; First prize, Trend Prediction, WGSN, 2011; First prize, Design Award, Christopherson Awards De Montfort University, 2010