The first round of sketches exploring the concept behind this waistcoat — a piece rooted in Scottish heritage and mythology. These initial drawings capture the early vision before the design was refined.
The first round of sketches exploring the concept behind this waistcoat — a piece rooted in Scottish heritage and mythology. These initial drawings capture the early vision before the design was refined.
Further sketches expanding on the initial concept. Here different layouts and construction approaches for the waistcoat are explored.
A more refined sketch stage, using acrylic inks to lay out the final proportions and detailing of the waistcoat design.
Sketches and planning for the lining detail — the internal fabric and the unicorn mural that appears on the reverse of the garment.
Design explorations for the back of the waistcoat, including the placement of the hand-painted unicorn mural.
The finalised back design — a unicorn painted onto the lining, visible through the open reverse of the waistcoat. A tribute to Scottish mythology.
The stencil sketch used to transfer the unicorn design accurately onto the cashmere tartan lining before painting.