Milly Kraushaar’s Graduate Collection is called Purple Hands, inspired by the people and tribes of Vietnam. As a designer, I have always had a strong interest in the exploration of people and cultures around the world. This has provided a source of inspiration for my designs, and I have used this as a tool to push the boundaries of trend conforming fashion, whilst exploring innovative techniques to apply to print and pattern. Being fortunate to travel to Southeast Asia last summer before my return to Leeds for my final year, I was able to take the time to explore different avenues for ideas that could help inform my final collection. The work collated by the French Photographer, Réhanh, stood out, resonating with the principles that I aim to achieve as a designer.