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I’m Molly Annabell Taylor, a New Zealand–based fashion designer exploring the intersection of structure, emotion, and identity through garment design. My work investigates how clothing holds memory, how the act of making can both reveal and conceal, and how material choices become vessels for feeling.
Each garment is developed through an iterative process of deconstruction and refinement. I work with exposed seams, inverted construction, and sculptural silhouettes that challenge the boundaries between precision and imperfection. My designs often exist between tension and release, fragility and resilience, revealing the intimacy of process within the final form.
Rooted in a restrained yet intentional aesthetic, my practice merges conceptual exploration with technical precision. I am drawn to material honesty, architectural tailoring, and garments that evolve with the body and time.
In 2025, I was honoured with the Lauren Hemens Award for Commercial Potential, recognising the strength of my design philosophy in bridging conceptual depth with refined market awareness. This acknowledgment affirmed my belief that experimental design can still exist within a space of accessibility and emotional resonance.
For me, fashion is a dialogue between body and material, a study of tension, presence, and the quiet power of what remains unfinished.
MOLLY ANNABELL TAYLOR
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Design -
Fashion Design
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Graduated November 2025
Average Grade: A+
The Bachelor of Design has strengthened my skills in pattern-making, garment construction, design development, and fashion illustration. The programme encouraged both creative and critical thinking, deepening my understanding of fashion as a cultural and conceptual practice.
Through exhibitions such as Prospect Exhibition, Pitch Exhibition, and Prospect Runway, I developed a refined approach to presenting design outcomes within professional and collaborative contexts.
Achievements:
A+ in Graduate Collection (100%)
A+ in Collaborative Project (100%)
Awards:
Lauren Hemens Award for Commercial Potential 2025
Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Pattern Making, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Garment Construction
Diploma in Creative Marketing
Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
February 2024 – November 2024
Average Grade: A+
This diploma focused on building practical, real-world marketing skills with a strong emphasis on creativity and communication. I developed skills in branding, social media strategy, SEO, content creation, and campaign design using tools such as Canva, Meta Ads, and Google Analytics.
The programme gave me a solid foundation in storytelling, brand growth, and audience engagement, strengthening my ability to merge design thinking with effective visual marketing.
Achievements:
A+ in Design Foundation Module (98.4%)
A+ in Web Design Module (100%)
Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Organisation, Problem Solving, Communication, Work Ethic
Certificate in Fashion/
Apparel Design
Ara Institute of Canterbury
July 2019 – November 2019
Average Grade: A
A six-month introductory course focused on the fundamentals of fashion and design, combining practical garment-making, design theory, and illustration. It provided the foundation for my ongoing exploration of fashion as both craft and concept.
Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Design Development, Technical Drawing
