Nicha Wattanapongsin and Melody Uyanga Ramsay have collaborated together to produce a capsule accessory collection supported by an exploration of woven textiles, sculpture, installation and photography. Their joint dialogue between art, craft and design draw from an effort to capture the melancholic sensibility of living in Scotland as Asian women, and finding a sense...
Final Year Studio Toiles
Through my toile style out experiments, I am investigating various demonstrations of identity performance and the sources from which these draw aesthetic and conceptual inspiration. I seek to understand identity performance in terms of authenticity; to what extent can performances of identity built upon a longing to belong to a nationality, social class, or...
Leather is an inherently environmentally friendly product. In essence, it takes a by-product and transforms it into a versatile and highly prized material – one which itself can be recycled when it has outlived its original use. I am proud to collaborate with the Bridge of Weir, learning from their rich history of craftmanship...
Always towards greater things. Semper Ad Meliora was born as a playful capsule collection which served to continue my 3rd year research into sustainability-meets-luxury apparel and accessories. Launching into a stripped down palette of wools, cashmere and leather, the collection presents classic staples, such as gowns and bags, embroidered with the phrase ‘Semper Ad...
“What I believe in is the timelessness of an attitude, the timelessness of style.” – Ralph Lauren Being accepted onto the Ralph Lauren International Creative Internship Program was a prestigious honour. Ralph Lauren is a world-class, global fashion manufacturing and lifestyle brand, with the U.S. headquarters on Madison Avenue, New York. I was assigned...
My 2019 3rd Year Fashion Show collection explored the functionality of Mongolian nomadic living in contrast to today’s luxury accessory industry. I dissected the translation of an adornment from one culture to another, this process highlights the contradictions present between them. I reflected upon my own upbringing and the practicality of Mongolian equestrian clothing, Thus toying...
My 2nd year shirt experimental concept was selected by the John Byrne Award in October 2018. Link to the feature.
‘Black Silhouette‘ Made and Photographed in Scotland 2017 Photography: Rydel Cerezo Fashion: Melody Uyanga Ramsay conjoined runway silhouette for two Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show 2017
In a subtle homage to historic french renaissance dress fashions I began to push for another language, a different way to talk about the charm of the old and beautiful combined with eccentric proportions and casting. I wanted to dissect contemporary idioms, making eclectically mismatched separates with a quirky vintage flavour, along with precious...