This final collection is a deeply personal exploration of memory, identity, and place, rooted in my upbringing on a farm. I drew inspiration from my grandfather and his generation, wearing suit-like clothing even in the ruggedness of farm life. This collection contrasts that generation with the uninhibited, playful way my sisters and I dressed as a child. Oversized, exaggerated silhouettes illustrates the image of a little girl wrapped in adult clothing, symbolizing both nostalgia and the merging of past and present selves.

The textile work is central to the narrative, incorporating sewn and knitted threads into traditional suiting fabrics to create plaid and striped motifs that recall the textures of worn farm coats, peaked caps and hand-me-down knits. Knitwear appears almost weightless, made from cotton yarns and loose threads, this mimics the dishevelled layering and tactile curiosity of childhood dress-up. The collection is both an homage and a reimagining of my childhood, with a balance of structure and softness, tradition and play.