My Speedo LZR Racer Creation...

Last summer at uni I was set a project by Speedo to take one of the banned LZR Racer suits (RRP £300 ouch!) and to transform it into something that would sell at a commercial level in one of the Speedo stores. Luckily my design was used, amongst others from London College of Fashion, University of Huddersfield and Falmouth, in a photoshoot by Speedo to promote the project on their website (Speedo Newsroom).

The real challenge was having to pattern cut from an existing garment, no nice square of fabric here! And as the garment was made up of rigid and stretch panels bonded together it was a real challenge.

My inspiration came from the structure, organic shapes and repetitive segments of cocoon, with associations of protecting the body whilst rejuvenation and preserving youth. Current catwalk trends of armour, tribalism, cut-outs and structured panelling also influenced the design.

My design is on the far right.

The suit is designed to boost confidence and flatter the female form with halterneck, low revealing back and tummy covering front panel.

My design on the far right and original LZR Racer suit in the centre.

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