The Long Way Home is a womenswear collection that centres around the idea that nature and fairytales can serve as a form of escapism for those with anxiety. 

This project aims to communicate one way in which people may cope with anxiety, and hopefully raise awareness of mental health by removing the stigma attached to it. Influenced by my own experiences and traditional fairytales, I have created and illustrated a fairytale that follows a young girl who ventures into a fictional world to escape from her own anxiety. The creatures she encounters guide her through the different landscapes and the string tied to her wrist allows her to return to reality.

The Long Way Home is a textiles-focused project; it incorporates various techniques that mirror the tranquility of nature and act as a tangible comfort for those struggling with their mental health.

I plan to gain experience by working for an independent fashion brand that focuses on inclusive and accessible fashion, as well as look into starting my own brand.