For the past seven years, I have worked exclusively with secondhand materials while developing my design sensibilities and material engagement. I am drawn to textiles for their capacity to carry emotion, and working with fabrics that have had previous lives allows me to experience this profoundly. The materials I use are often irregular, including unusual cuts, remnants, and discarded scraps, which introduce unpredictability and constraint that I embrace as integral to my practice. During my Master of Arts in Fashion, my research and design focus shifted toward pre-consumer textile waste, exploring processes that transform discarded materials into wearable objects that renegotiate perceptions of value. By engaging with “waste" generated through the accelerated cycles of fashion production, I seek to challenge conventional ideas of worth and material hierarchy. My design process is guided by the properties and possibilities within each textile, leading to experimental construction methods that emphasize both craftsmanship and intention. Ultimately, my practice is grounded in articulating the value of overlooked materials and prolonging their lifecycles, an ethos that shapes how and why I create.