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Leah Churchill’s approach to fashion design is rooted in the intersection of functionality and personal narratives. She focuses on utilitarian shapes, turning to historical workwear, military uniform construction and historical garments made for extreme weather conditions to inform her pattern-cutting approach. Creating garments that are timeless and durable both physically and aesthetically is something she continually strives to do, focusing her attention on fit and materiality. 
      Her practice delves into the histories contained within fabrics, exploring how traditional techniques and cultural stories are embedded in textiles. Slow processes like hand quilting, smocking and stitching combined with a focus on sourcing existing fabrics collectively form the core of Leah’s approach. Looking to cloth as a contact within everyone’s lives, garments become vessels for personal and collective memory, embodying the experiences and emotions of their wearers.