Claire Harris is a Midlands-based textile artist and designer who studied both at Coventry University and then Liverpool John Moores University where she gained a BA(hons) in Fashion. A major componant of her design practice since then has been the use of unconventional materials which are stitch assembled into abstract wearable forms. She has recently launched a new range of eco-kitsch floral fashion accessories known as 'Trash Blooms'which utilise up-cycled fabric waste, rescued garments and vintage trimmings. The resulting pieces are edgy, tongue in cheek and exceptionally wearable. The pieces presented at the Green & Organic market will comprise of a mix of floral corsages, customised pre-owned shoes and bags.
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Claire Harris is a Midlands-based textile artist and designer who studied both at Coventry University and then Liverpool John Moores University where she gained a BA(hons) in Fashion. A major componant of her design practice since then has been the use of unconventional materials which are stitch assembled into abstract wearable forms. She has recently launched a new range of eco-kitsch floral fashion accessories known as 'Trash Blooms'which utilise up-cycled fabric waste, rescued garments and vintage trimmings. The resulting pieces are edgy, tongue in cheek and exceptionally wearable. The pieces presented at the Green & Organic market will comprise of a mix of floral corsages, customised pre-owned shoes and bags.
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I had a special corsage made up for me especially by Claire @ Trash Blooms. It received loads of favourable comments .... Trash Blooms Rock! x
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