BTEC L3 FASHION AND TEXTILES YR2 2026
CHLOI BATE | NATASHA BIRCH | HATICE BISHOP | NAILA CENTANE | ELEANOR COOKSON | ELLIE MAY COOPER | EMMA FERGUSON | ELLIS HOCKNULL | HUGHEY HOPKINS | ABBIE LOUISE JARMAN | PHOEBE JONES | AMELIA KURZYNSKA | ELLIE PARGETER | ELLA POWELL PERRY
Chloi Bate
Final Major Project – Spirituality
Progression: Art & Design Foundation Diploma
Natasha Birch
Final Major Project: Animal Extinction
Progression: BA Hons Fashion (Need to check which University)
For my FMP, I explored the theme of extinction and the loss of animal species, combining environmental concerns with personal narrative. Inspired by artists such as Tracey Emin, I used an autobiographical approach, reflecting on my journey from Brownies to Cubs and my sense of an “explorer spirit.”
I became interested in badges as symbols of achievement, identity, and memory, using their format as a key visual motif. I developed my practice through hand-rendered painting, digital design, and sewing, combining these techniques to create layered and personal outcomes.
My work brings together autobiographical storytelling and ecological awareness, communicating themes of loss, identity, and belonging.
Hatice Bishop
Naila Centane
Final Major Project – Symmetry
Progression: BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Birmingham City University.
My Final Major Project explores symmetry as a complex force present across nature, art, and the universe. Through techniques such as inkblot, kirigami, and textile manipulation, I experimented with structure, balance, and contrasting textures to create visual harmony.
Influenced by artists including Hermann Rorschach and Michael Hansmeyer, I developed a sculptural garment that reflects both the beauty and depth of symmetry. This project has strengthened my creative and technical skills, preparing me to progress onto a BA course.
Eleanor Cookson
Final Major Project: Automotive
Progression: Employment
My work is inspired by my passion for automotive design and transport. In my Final Major Project, I explore this through bold print-based outcomes, combining digital and hand-rendered techniques. I focus on capturing the form and energy of cars and public transport, allowing my enthusiasm for the subject to drive my creative decisions. This project reflects both my technical development and my personal identity as an artist, resulting in work I am proud of.
Ellie May Cooper
Final Major Project – Architecture
Progression: FAD
For my Final Major Project, I explored Victorian fashion (1800–1900) and Gothic cathedral architecture. Inspired by my alternative style, I combined these themes to create a design influenced by structure, detail, and historical context. I researched designers such as Alexander McQueen, alongside Victorian garments and ecclesiastical architecture, to inform my work.
I translated architectural features like arches, vertical lines, and ornamentation into a wearable garment, reflecting both the elegance of Victorian fashion and the grandeur of Gothic design. This project helped me develop my research, design, and construction skills while maintaining a strong historical and conceptual link.
Emma Ferguson
Final Major Project: 1960s Pop Art and the Elizabethan Era
Progression: BA Fashion History Brighton
For my Final Major Project, I created a garment inspired by 1960s Pop Art and the Elizabethan era, combining two distinct periods that have influenced my interest in fashion and history. The piece is based on a 1960s mini dress silhouette, reflecting the bold and experimental style of the decade.
I used vibrant neon colours and developed a digitally manipulated image of Queen Elizabeth I, transforming it into a Pop Art graphic. This was applied through screen printing to create a strong visual contrast between historical imagery and modern design.
This project reflects my interest in exploring how fashion evolves over time and has supported my progression towards studying BA Fashion Design in the future.
Ellis Hocknull
Final Major Project: Fantasy
Progression: FAD
Rooted in fantasy and online gaming, my work explores the body as a site of transformation. Influenced by Robert Wun, Thierry Mugler, and surrealism, I distort structure and silhouette into something unfamiliar, almost unreal.
I let the fabric lead—folding, resisting, shaping itself—forming garments that feel instinctive and unpredictable. These pieces sit between physical and digital worlds, where fantasy leaks into reality.
In an age shaped by AI and virtual spaces, fashion becomes a boundaryless language. My work exists within that shift—imagined, constructed, and slightly untethered.
Hughey Hopkins
Final Major Project: Layers and texture
Progression: BA Hons Fashion Design BCU
For my Final Major Project, I explored transforming a familiar garment into a sculptural, concept-led piece. I challenged traditional construction through layering, asymmetry, and surface manipulation to emphasise texture, movement, and three-dimensional form.
Influenced by Alexander Calder, Jean Tinguely, Craig Green, and Comme des Garçons, I approached fashion as a sculptural medium that interacts with the body and space. I experimented with layered fabrics, reverse appliqué, raw edges, and exaggerated silhouettes to create depth and distortion.
This project strengthened my confidence in concept-driven design and developed my skills in construction and textile manipulation, which I plan to continue refining in future study.
Abbie Louise Jarman
Final Major Project: Movement
Progression: BA Hons Fashion Design BCU
For my Final Major Project, I explored the concept of movement and how it can be expressed through Texture in fashion. Inspired by natural forms such as bird murmurations and dripping paint, I investigated both controlled and organic motion.
I used techniques like fabric manipulation and slashing to create texture and a sense of flow within the garment. The structured, minimal top contrasts with the dynamic, torn skirt, symbolising a transition from stillness to chaos. This contrast reflects movement as both calm and unpredictable
Phoebe Jones
Final Major Project: Sensory
Progression: Employment
For my Final Major Project, I explored sensory stimulation and sensitivity, focusing on how different disabilities and behaviours influence sensory experiences. This research helped me develop a broader understanding of how overstimulation can impact individuals and highlighted how these experiences are often overlooked in society.
Through textile experimentation, inspired by textures found in everyday home environments, I investigated how materials can express and respond to sensory needs. This project has strengthened my awareness of inclusive design and the importance of considering accessibility within fashion.
Amelia Kurzynska
Final Major Project: Culture Clash
Progression: Forensic Science, University of Wolverhampton
For my final major project, I explored the concept of ‘culture clash’ by highlighting influential women whose contributions to society are often overlooked. I focused on Polish and Japanese cultures, inspired by Marie Curie and Ann Tsukamoto, whose scientific achievements have had lasting global impact.
The aim was to merge these cultures to promote unity and recognition of women in history. Visually, I represented this through Japanese fans and Polish braided ribbons as symbolic elements of each culture.
Ellie Pargeter
Project Title: Final Major Project – Childhood Nostalgia
Future Progression: London College of Fashion UAL – BA Styling and Production
My Final Major Project explores Childhood Nostalgia and how early memories continue to influence us through fashion. I believe clothing can hold strong emotional connections, offering comfort and a sense of identity as we move into adulthood.
This project allowed me to express my personal style while focusing more on styling rather than design, developing my interest in creative direction and visual storytelling.
Ella Powell-Perry
Project Title: Making shapes
Future Progression: BA Fashion BCU
For my Final Major Project, I explored the impact of fast fashion by designing a versatile, adaptable garment that can be worn in multiple ways throughout the year. Inspired by designers such as Errolson Hugh, I incorporated functional elements including a curved zip and press studs to allow sections to be detached and reconfigured.
Influenced by my interest in footwear and streetwear, I focused on bold shape and silhouette, combining practicality with contemporary design. This project reflects my commitment to creating more sustainable and expressive fashion.
