London Fashion Week…Elephant hide and kozo paper, kirigami transformation.
This is a reworking or my @paperonskin entry, modeled so brilliantly by Kelly Nahama @memore.tv
Exhibiting my work at this year’s London Fashion Week has been a fantastic opportunity! I was also interviewed by sky news and had articles in five national news feeds. Such a pleasure to share the runway with the sustainable fashion of @garethvolka .
The fashion runway allows me to showcase the versatility and flexibility of my #drawstringorigami brand. I am not exclusively a fashion designer and like to stretch my skills by participating in many design challenges. Sculpture, Soft robotics, packaging, therapy toys and lighting solutions are some of my current focuses. I must say, however, the performance element and collaborative nature of the fashion runway has me hooked! Thanks so much to @samantabullock #bullockinclusion for THE fashion event of the year!
Runway photos by @sophia.stefelle
Thanks also to the Future of Fashion sponsors!!!
@europeaninvestment -bank @atmos@lifeatzebra@londonkindred@southasianbeautycol -lective @lucas_nunesO marceloq.photography @angeharperphoto@riocafeuk@beths.uk@thearcheswinebar@royalcollegeofart
When Vectorise Art's structured paper engineering meets Alessandra's sensory-driven photography, the outcome is nothing short of breathtaking. A flawless synergy to unveil the Scarlet Hat Series.
Designer: Darryl Bedford @vectoriseart
Photographer: Alessandra Rocchetti.
@alessandra.rocchetti .
Model: Angela Habbie @angelahabbie X Raquell Yiadom @_.xraqi
Redefining the fold. Unveiling the first piece in my Scarlet Hat Series: where traditional kirigami meets avant-garde couture…
model: Lily Salter @lilysalter_
Photography: @darrylbedford x @izziebydesign
Venu: @mrporter_london
Kirigami meets specialist lighting and photography… a prelude to my Scarlet Hat Project.
Lighting and photography: - Darren Rigby @onthespectrumvisuals
Paper cut elements - Darryl Bedford @vectoriseart
Flashback to the Beginning!
This collaboration was truly something special. When paper engineering meets architectural design, magic happens.
I teamed up with architect and designer Gareth Vilka to create this stunning garment, inspired by the intricate fractal tree phenomena found in nature—specifically the mesmerizing patterns of coral and fungi.
The process was a true labor of love:
• Digitally designed for precision.
• Laser-cut for clean, sharp edges.
• Hand-folded using durable elephant hide paper to achieve that unique, structural aesthetic.
A huge thank you to the incredible team that brought this vision to life!
The Credits:
• Designers: @garethvolka x @vectoriseart
• Stylist: @styledbynale
• Model: @_hermelamichael_
• Photographer: @photographybybatikarose
• Creative Assistant: mxsstana
• Studio: @quinamons_studio
The inherent magic of pleated origami lies in its dual nature: the ability to collapse and expand while maintaining structural integrity in one direction and flexibility in another. By integrating kirigami and living hinges—hinges engineered directly into the paper template—I have developed a series of sophisticated, kinetic forms. My work is deeply influenced by the evolution of structural systems in nature, translating biological efficiency into geometric precision.
