Daisy Cook
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Apr 13, 2023
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Daisy Cook is a UK designer who is now residing on the Sunshine Coast, BC.
After obtaining her degree from the University of the Arts London in Illustration she
decided to move to Canada for the mountains. She ended up staying for the ocean and
pursued a diploma in fashion design from Blanche Macdonald. She was awarded a
mentorship and the opportunity to show her debut collection at Vancouver fashion week.
She was offered a teaching position at Blanche Macdonald and has since helped
implement and deliver their new Ethics and Sustainability curriculum. Whilst educating the
future of fashion at Blanche Daisy collaborated with local designer Harly Jae to create their
zero waste collection.
She grew up in a quilting and crocheting household, learning the skills from her mother
and grandmother from an early age. These traditional techniques are continual motifs
throughout her work.
Devoted to reworking the way we create clothing and how we think about used goods, she
has put together an eclectic collection of secondhand memories.
All fabrics used in this collection are locally thrifted or gifted. Daisy focuses on creating
modern classics from reimagined textiles with an emphasis on traditional craftsmanship.
PREVIOUS COLLECTIONS
What inspired you to become a fashion designer?
My interest in fashion developed through my studies and my growing awareness of the environmental impact of the fashion industry. I began questioning the need to buy new clothes when so much existing fabric was already available, which led me to start creating new pieces from old materials.
How would you describe your design style?
My style combines vintage silhouettes with quilting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery, and fabric manipulation. I enjoy working with existing materials and using creative techniques to give them a new purpose.
What can people expect from your collection?
You can expect vintage inspired silhouettes combined with detailed patchwork, quilting, crochet, and fabric manipulation. The designs are created using secondhand fabrics, leftover scraps, and existing materials.
How did your Mum and Granny influence your designs?
My Mum and Granny were important sources of inspiration for my collection. I incorporated quilting and crochet techniques as a way to pay homage to the creative women in my life.
What led you to focus on using existing fabrics in your designs?
As I learned more about the environmental impact of fashion, I became more aware of how much clothing and fabric already exists. I decided to work with existing materials instead of buying new ones, and I continue to use these techniques in my designs.