Talking Points: Alice Fox
How can memories of a place influence the clothes we design?
Alice Fox’s graduate fashion collection draws inspiration not only from observation, but also from specific memories of certain places. The fabrics, shapes, and colours she uses are informed by her own memories as well as those of her family, drawn from old photographs.
Watch the video and use the questions below to begin a discussion around Alice Fox’s collection.
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Alice Fox
Alice Fox is a Fashion Graduate from Norwich University of the Arts.
Her final year collection is inspired by 1960 seaside resorts. Alice’s garments are influenced by old family photos, deckchairs and fairground rides. These items informed the shapes and fabrics used within the collection.
Questions to Ask Children
How does this collection make you feel?
How would you describe the colour palette?
What do you like/dislike about the garments?
Which materials do you think Alice used to make her collection? How/why do you think she made these choices?
This Talking Points Is Used In...
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