'A single thought: a seed of inspiration sown, lovingly nurtured from paper to fabric until it blossoms into a beautiful, honest reflection on life itself....'
Designer Biography:
Jacinta Raquel is an Australian womenswear fashion and textiles designer, and conceptual multidisciplinary artist living and working in Naarm. Graduating with first-class Honours from the world-renowned design school RMIT University, she has presented collections at Melbourne Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and Shanghai Fashion Week, with editorial content in numerous magazines, short films and social media.
Her eponymous label's design philosophy emphasizes timeless beauty and femininity with artisanal quality, and the harmonious connection between hand and cloth, wearer and garment. Inspired by the ephemeral exquisiteness of nature, Jacinta applies experimental textile techniques and an innovative design process to craft sustainable, unique pieces for the modern trendsetter’s wardrobe. The J.R woman has a strong independent spirit and her own statement style that defies trends.
Locally-made with passion, Jacinta works closely with clients to create their unique piece- specialising in special occasionwear and bridal wear. Jacinta’s purchable collections are limited run, commercially viable, yet born of conceptual origins which are translated into contemporary ready-to-wear and bespoke womenswear. Her dichotomous designs echo Japanese influences through fluid drape, textural embellishment and romantic silhouettes, intermixed with the structural shapes and forms synonymous with Western architecture and art.
Jacinta designs her own limited edition prints and creates luxurious, hand-dyed fabric with a landscape of colour- igniting imagination and a sense of dreamy wanderlust.
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