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Nadine El Garhy

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Nadine El Garhy
Jimmy Choo Academy Scholarship 2024 – Winner
BA (Hons) Fashion

Nadine El Garhy

Pantalone’s Fruit

Pantalone’s Fruit is a womenswear collection inspired by folk tales and their unapologetic blend of nonsense and reality. 

The allure of folk tales lies in the journey their characters take when they start with nothing and end up with everything. This reflects the mundane daily tasks one must undertake to achieve one’s aspirations. Whether the simple act of carrying a basket of food or gathering fruits, in folk tales ordinary actions are magnified by nonsensical and magical elements. By distorting these activities, Pantalone’s Fruit alters the perception of routine tasks, and elevates them to something extraordinary. 

The character of Pantalone from Commedia dell’arte is an intertextual reference in my own folk tale, which explores desire and fulfilment through nonsense and satire. It forms a collection that is a caricature of life.

Plans after degree

Pursuing a Master's degree in Fashion.

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