cross-disciplinary designer with a focus on circularity
portfolio
Thriving on variety and exploring unknown territories, Rachel crosses disciplinary boundaries to create aesthetics and design concepts which feel unique and innovative. Showcased below are recent collaborations spanning creative genres including RTW, hospitality-wear, activewear, swimwear and interiors.
SWEATY BETTY
A fusion of function meets form. Hired to enhance technical categories through a modern lens by pushing silhouettes and combining interesting technical textures. Rachel established a new post-workout edit of RTW lifestyle pieces, originating untapped categories including interchangeable sweat sets, dresses, and jumpsuits, laying a foundation of core bestsellers and distinctive seasonal newness.
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Research, concept direction, fabric selection, design and development by Rachel.
Re.Line x JO MALONE
Nostalgic French artist's workwear sensibility is fused with future retail hospitality for Jo Malone in the form of their upspec'd jacket. Uniformity to enhance the working experience and practical elements intermingle with precise attention to stitch, cut and embroidered detailing.​
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Research, concept direction and design by Rachel.
FLOOR STORY X HENRY HOLLAND
Interiors meets fashion; this collaboration embodies 90's rave culture icons with a psychedelic hedonistic feeling.​
Finding synergy with the fluidity of Henry Holland Studio's marbled ceramic designs, the hand tufted rug collection literally draws outside the lines, splashing bold graphic energy into the modern home.
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Graphic artworks by Rachel.
WE ARE WE WEAR
Leading creative direction for London-based size-inclusive swimwear brand We Are We Wear holding print, colour and perfected fit, from XS to 3XL, at the heart of each seasonal collection. Successful edits wholesaled at Zalando, Urban Outfitters and ASOS.​
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Research, concept direction, fabric selection, design and development by Rachel.
XTEP X HOUSE OF HOLLAND
City runner, shot on the iconic Barbican Estate, merges urban training and unisex streetwear silhouettes with high fashion, redefining men's and women's athleisure.
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Research, concept direction, fabric selection and design by Rachel.
RIVER ISLAND STUDIO
A premium collection with a focus on clean, modern tailoring and formal outfitting celebrates the joy of dressing up to party like its 1999, A Millenium inspired palette where liquid silver and saturated metallics add shimmer to the AW22 Christmas party season.
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Research, concept direction, fabric selection, design and development by Rachel.
Label Hjem is an exploration into regenerating the existing.
Self founded in 2022 the brand instigates a mission to carve out a new space for reinvented textiles. The concept for each collection is a simple one: to celebrate the value and beauty in discarded garments - reconsidering preloved items, extending their lifespan and redefining their end use.
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Research, sourcing, design, making, art direction by Rachel.
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See more about the label here.
henry holland x dare 2b
A dynamic exploded weave print story guides the narrative of the SS22 collaborative collection with a strong geometric handwriting, Blocking of both colour and performance textures modernise core silhouettes whilst the unexpected merger of sportswear classics with workwear utilitarianism presents an unconventional take on activewear.​
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Research, concept direction and design by Rachel.
POCKET SPORT
With functionality at the centre, Rachel has helped to hone Pocket Sport's capsule collection to precision. Implementing a multi-end use product strategy, refining existing products to perform better with upgrdaded detailing and encouraging a swicth to recycled yarns, the label has been enhanced to stand out within a competitive market.
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Sophisicated and modern colour combinations bring to life the brands playful aesthetic.
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Concept and colour direction, fabric sourcing, silhouette development, range planning by Rachel.
WOLF & GYPSY VINTAGE
Brighton-based vintage independent store Wolf & Gypsy commissioned Rachel to produce a small run of unique smock styles; thoughtfully repurposing vintage textiles, breathing new energy into existing materials, each considered to highlight the beautiful detailing of each cloth.
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Making by Rachel.
h! by henry holland
Reinventing the designer's at Debenham's collection as a relevant capsule of contemporary garments which speaks to the DNA of House of Holland within an accessible marketplace. This assortment Inspired by literal colour pairings is heavily influenced by Henry's distinctive and lighthearted use of wordplay.
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Research, concept direction, fabric selection, design and development by Rachel.
