A Small Update

As you will have noticed I've been off the radar for the past week, so I would first like to apologise to you all for being slack with the blog. It's not because I haven't wanted to write or haven't wanted to share with you it's simply due to the fact my schedule has been a tad crazy the last two weeks, uni is almost at it's end and the work load is so intense I've lost count how many times I've had breakdowns and basically just wanted to crawl into a little hole and stay there, boo hoo I know I've stopped feeling sorry for my self now. The last post I talked about the progress of the studio and I'm pleased to say that It's coming along perfectly, I've started moving my machinery in along with some of my fabric and patterns. There is still a way to go before I will fully feel like this is my work space as I'm working at uni every day getting my collection finished and I still have stuff to move in there. Everything seems to be fitting into place though, in and outside of uni, my collection is really coming along and I've been working with some great people to help build it into so much more than just garments. I'm so excited to get it finished and to push it out there, It's safe to say I have major plans for this collection. I really want to share some behind the scenes images with you but I also don't want to spoil the surprise. You will all just have to wait...patiently. Until next time, amigos, I leave with a few snaps in the studio.

The Cycle

From The beginning of my journey into the fashion industry I have always been a huge believer in sustainable fashion, As much as I appreciate, accept and use synthetic materials I also believe it's important to not waste fabric and to always try and find a use for something. Recycling and up-cycling is a significant part of Leren Connor, I strongly believe that giving something a new lease of life is just as beautiful as creating something from scratch. Over the years I have worked on many sustainable fashion projects from a denim collection to festival gear but my latest collection takes you through 'The Cycle' from combining handmade and up-cycled materials together

I decided to call it The Cycle for more of a play on the overall aesthetics of up-cycling but also wanted to portray how up-cycling comes into play from chucking things away, scrap fabric, odd findings, a touch of handmade and finally pulling that all together to give material a new lease of life. This collection was inspired by a sequel of vintage looks (another great love of mine) but with a modern twist, it takes you through a path of elegance to an essence of evasive.

The view the rest of the collection head over to my portfolio. As always I'd hear to here your thoughts and feedback so please, I urge you to leave a comment. I'd love to hear what you think.