Isobel Georgina Millington
Contact:: isobelmillington84@gmail.com
University/School: De Montfort
Location: Leicester
About me
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A fashion design graduate specialising in modular womenswear
Isobel is dedicated to challenging conventional fashion norms through adaptable, innovative design. Her work is concept-driven, often rooted in personal experiences and meaningful connections that shape strong narratives within her collections. For her FMP, she drew all of her inspiration from her personal involvement in the sport of cheerleading.
With the understanding that fashion is one of the leading contributors to environmental harm, Isobel am driven to create more sustainable solutions. As a result, Isobel focuses on working with up-cycled and pre-existing garments, repurposing them into thoughtful, impactful designs which breathe new life. From up-cycling and repurposing existing garments Isobel is able to create unique, personalised fabrics that reflect her creative vision.
Inspiration
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My initial inspiration started with exploring my personal sport of cheerleading.
There are many perceptions and stereotypes surrounding the sport of cheerleading and what it means to be a cheerleader. Through my work, I wanted to challenge those misconceptions and show the world that cheerleading is far more than its surface image—it's a powerful, high-impact, and physically demanding sport that deserves to be taken seriously. To reflect this, I chose to repurpose existing cheerleading garments, transforming them into custom fabrics and breathing new life into them through my designs.
This process allowed me to both honor the sport and present it in a new light, encouraging others to recognise its true value and intensity. In addition to challenging perceptions of cheerleading, I also wanted to highlight the environmental impact of the sport—specifically, the large number of kits that end up in landfills each year. By repurposing as many cheerleading uniforms as possible, I aimed to make a statement about waste within the industry and promote a more sustainable approach to fashion.
My work
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Detail
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“We may wear pretty bows, but we throw people in the air. Don’t underestimate us.”
