Inspiration : Nicole Dextras

One of the many things that have inspired me on this project is the artist Nicole Dextras. Her use of plants as clothing has made me think about using a element of fresh flowers in my design. It has opened my eyes to the diversity of natural elements.
With the costumes created from plants, leaves, berries and flowers she was exploring the dysfunctional relationship between nature and our bodies. It can also be seen to point an accusing finger at the fashion industry which is constantly portraying skinny models and has no real concern for the environment int it production of clothing.

Nicole is known as a environmental and ephemeral artist in the way she uses natural materials such as ice, twigs, soil and many other constantly changing materials.