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- Fiona Troy
Fiona
Troy
Beatrice's Attic
This collection is a nostalgic homage to timeworn beauty, inspired by vintage treasures like worn ballet slippers, hand-mended fabrics, and old toys softened by time. These objects have always captivated me, not only for their faded textures and imperfections, but for the quiet stories they seem to hold.
I often find myself imagining who once owned them, the life behind the scuffed shoes or the stitched-up teddy bear. What did they love? What moments were carried in the folds of their garments or the creases of their belongings? There is a kind of quiet magic in trying to piece together someone else’s past, and that sense of wonder sits at the heart of this collection.
The silhouettes were shaped by unexpected sources, such as the curves of vintage lampshades, the proportions of childhood toys, and the haphazard beauty of a cluttered room filled with sentiment. Each garment was developed through 3D toiling, allowing forms to emerge intuitively, almost as though sculpted from memory.
Materials were carefully sourced second-hand from a variety of places, including recycled curtains from my hometown, delicate remnants from market stalls, and vintage fabrics collected during travels, especially in Poland. Each piece holds a story, transformed through visible mending, hand embroidery, and soft structural shaping, while still retaining traces of its past.
This collection resists the speed and uniformity of mass production, instead celebrating slowness, imagination, and care. It reflects my love for things that are imperfect but treasured, and my desire to preserve emotional value through design.
Ultimately, this work is a celebration of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and the enduring poetry of objects once loved. It is a personal archive of imagined lives and quiet stories, retold through texture, silhouette, and stitch. This collection is a nostalgic homage to timeworn beauty, inspired by vintage treasures.
Remake: Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2020
This project was completed for my Pattern Drafting module and involved recreating a look from Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection. The aim was to challenge my technical ability by interpreting and drafting patterns using only reference images.
I chose this look for its construction complexity, which includes tailored structure, corsetry, stripe manipulation, and hidden zippers. Through a process of 3D toiling, mock-ups, and final drafting, I recreated the silhouette and detailing — from the layered trouser flaps to the sculpted corset bodice with lacing.
The project pushed me to refine my understanding of fit, proportion, and how garments come together structurally. It also developed my problem-solving skills, particularly when translating visual references into accurate, functional patterns.
This remake allowed me to engage deeply with the technical challenges of fashion construction, enhancing my pattern drafting skills and overall precision as a maker.
Wool coat
Wool Coat
This wool coat was part of my third-year studies and introduced me to outerwear construction through a balance of creative design and technical development. The brief encouraged creative freedom while focusing on precise pattern drafting and producing a professionally finished garment.
I designed a mid-length tailored coat with oversized patch pockets that resemble miniature coats. These are made from locally sourced, hand-dyed boiled wool in a deep brown shade, layered and finished with visible hand stitching for a sculptural, playful look.
The main coat features hand-stitched keyhole buttonholes, adding a level of craftsmanship and care to the finishing. One of the most meaningful details is the detachable belt, which includes a wooden buckle handmade by me and my grandad in County Clare, using wood from our garden.
The body of the coat is made from Irish wool sourced from John Hanley’s Woollen Mills. All pattern pieces were drafted from scratch, and I created supporting spec sheets, flats, and a full tech pack.
his project helped me grow in confidence with outerwear, teaching me how to handle heavy fabrics, refine finishes, and bring personality into technical work.