Sophie Fynes

My graduate work examines memory as active and evolving, like a living archive. It explores the relationship between fashion, identity, storytelling, and craft. The collection comprises four looks, each drawing from family photo albums, and considers how clothing can preserve and carry meaningful moments through time.

A central motif emerges from my father’s connection to my grandmother’s pink comb, challenging traditional ideas surrounding masculinity and what we choose to value.

Each garment is developed with a strong focus on detail, featuring visible internal structures and handcraft techniques such as embroidery and embellishment. By reconstructing garments, I aim to create space for both personal and collective narratives to emerge. The silhouettes are shaped through a tension between movement and stillness, adding another layer to the storytelling.

I approach fashion as both an art form and an object capable of carrying meaning. The work reflects care, emotional sensitivity, and a commitment to skilled making. Through this practice, I am interested in rethinking ideas of luxury by grounding them in sustainability, accessibility, and longevity, while still retaining a sense of playfulness.