Art and Design – Textiles and fashion | e-Consult

The fabric, colour and texture act as visual symbols that reference a culture’s history, environment and values.

• Example 1 – Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2000 “Highland” collection: McQueen used heavy wool tweeds, tartan patterns and earthy browns to evoke the Scottish Highlands, linking the garments to his own heritage and the rugged landscape.
• Example 2 – Stella McCartney’s 2022 “Eco‑Future” line: She selected organic cotton, recycled polyester and muted pastel tones. The soft, smooth textures and pastel palette suggest a clean, sustainable future, reflecting contemporary environmental concerns in Western fashion culture.

In both cases the material choices, colour palettes and tactile qualities work together to tell a story that goes beyond mere aesthetics.