Debra says:
“My work integrates a range of handcraft techniques within a fashion context. Through experimentation and spontaneity in the development process I subvert traditional techniques to create items that
challenge notions of perfection. Mistakes are celebrated and simple processes are adapted to form seemingly complex designs. I use often use discarded materials, reminding the viewer to value what we already own.”
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| by Debra Laraman |
Awards
2011 Finalist World of Wearable Arts , Wellington, Kiwi Icon section.
2010 Winner, Bridal section, Westfield Style Pacifica
2010 Winner Bridal – Westfield Style Pacifica
2010 Winner Wool Award- Hokonui Fashion Awards
2009 Highly Commended, Asia Pacific, Westfield Style Pacifica
2008 Fianlist WOW Avante Garde
2007 Winner, Supreme Designer, Three Piece Collection, Westfield Style Pacifica (Collaborative entry)
2007 Highly Commended, Eveningwear, Westfield style Pacifica
Exhibitions
September 2013 Designer Tarnished Frocks and Divas, ASB Arena Tauranga.
March 2013 (SOLO) Up-cycling. An exhibition of waste transformation at Rotorua Arts Village
April 2012 - September 2012 Shrek Sheep Couture exhibited at WOW Museum Nelson.
2008 Garment featured, Eco fashion Good Magazine, Sept 2008 edition 3.
2003-2006 Garment Features in multiple publications including: NZ Bride and Groom, Good magazine, Mana, and other New Zealand based publications
Authored books
2006 Laraman, D., (2006), Fashion Drawing the Easy Way. ABA Book Publishers, N.Z.
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