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Sheila magazine loves new local talent and this year we will sponsor the development of special collections from four outstanding design graduates. Each will create a mini-collection to be featured in a coming edition. We chatted with each of the winners of the grant to find out what else they'll be doing in 2012.
Liz BROWN LIZ BROWN
What are your plans for this year? I have been running a small handmade accessories label called Truso for about eight years, and now I have completed my studies I plan to put a lot more energy back into its ongoing development. I would also like to develop a clothing line that, like my accessories, has an environmentally- conscious attitude towards production and materials I use.
What are you working on at the moment? I work a lot with locally-sourced natural fibres, like linen, silk and wool. Last year, my work had quite a structured feel to it with an element of printed textural information. I would like to push my next collection to incorporate that formal method with an exploration of more draping. www.facebook.com/ trusohandmade
VERONICA PARISH
Veronica PARISH
How would you describe your aesthetic? Key words to describe my design aesthetic would include: intellectual, strong and smart. I like to create for women with a strong sense of personal style and develop interest by using fabric manipulation, shape and proportion. My collection will include more "pieces" than
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