Nina Smith

FIKA

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FIKA - Photography by Mia Rafferty - Models left to right, George Sellwood, Sophie Colson, Brooke Kinajil-Moran
The Robin Sweater and the Matt Jeans - Photography by Mia Rafferty - Modelled by George Sellwood
The Scraps Dress - Photography by Mia Rafferty - Modelled by Brooke Kinajil-Moran
The Angela Dress - Photography by Mia Rafferty - Modelled by Sophie Colson

Bachelor of Design with Honours

The art of making is a creative, reflective, process. Meaningful connection is forged between creator and receiver.

FIKA is a collection that encourages you to reimagine craft. Inspired by the historical trivialisation of the feminine crafts, using traditional handcrafts and modern methods, I set out to understand how greater craft appreciation could combat overproduction and waste in the fashion industry.

Understanding the time and love spent on a garment forces us to treasure it.