BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear)
Namoi Oman is a young designer inspired by all things Powerful. My birth name is Namoi Johnson, Oman is a palindrome of my first name, Namoi spelt backwards without the i (Oman). Which is inadvertently a Homonym of the word Omen. Namoi Oman is a combination of culture and mood. The A/W 2014 collection is stimulated by the unseen perverse world of secret societies; the mood of the collection mirrors the theme of our shadowed governments. From this, fabrics have been carefully selected to juxtapose and embody the idea of transparency and opaqueness, which symbolizes the things we choose to expose, and the things we choose to cover up. The excessive, rebellious attitude of the collection stems from the British subculture of Punk, the dark colour pallet represents this. The form and mind of the woman is constantly reflected whilst in design process for they both go hand in hand. The body is only confortable if the mind confirms this. Namoi Oman designs each garment to ensure the mind feels powerful which intern makes the woman exude power. Namoi Oman's final collection is for the assertive, liberated woman of the 21st century, who seeks for strong, solid, functional clothing to enhance her confidence. Layering is a key feature in every collection; it is essential that there are options and versatility in how the garments are worn. Many Thanks to Pittards world-class leathers for sponsoring me with the Leathers used throughout my final collection http://www.pittards.com