Fashion Design

Lucy Docking

Female model in a ruffled, high-collared outfit stands outdoors, surrounded by greenery, looking to the side.

Fungi

I’ve been into fashion design since college, and it quickly became more than just a hobby — it’s how I process the world and express myself.

I’m drawn to clothes that tell stories, especially ones about identity, queerness, and the way we can represent them. As a lesbian, I think a lot about visibility and self-expression, and I want that to show up in my work. I like playing with structure, contrast, and details that feel a bit unexpected. I’m inspired by feelings or personal experiences, but I always want my designs to feel honest and intentional.

During my time in this university, I’ve focused on getting better technically and figuring out what I really want to say through my work. It’s been a mix of trial, error, and growth — but I’m proud of where I’ve landed.


Fungi is my final graduate collection and a personal exploration of genderless fashion through the lens of queer ecology. I was inspired by how mushrooms grow — quietly, collectively, and in-between things — and how that mirrors queer existence. The collection looks at ideas of transformation, softness, and fluidity, both in nature and in people.

I drew a lot from 1980s Yohji Yamamoto, especially the way his silhouettes break away from the body and create space. I wanted the clothes to feel like they don’t belong to any one gender, but instead respond to movement, mood, and the body in a more open way. The “princess pleats” I used are a reference to mushrooms—with the structure and organic movement to them.

Fungi is also about comfort and protection. The pieces are layered and oversized, but there’s detail and structure if you look closer. Like mushrooms, they’re soft on the surface but built to survive.

Female model in a flowing, dark dress with ruffled sleeves, walking through a dimly lit forest.
Female model standing in a grassy area wearing a layered brown outfit, with trees and bushes in the background.
Male model standing in a grassy field wearing a unique outfit with orange and red accents, surrounded by trees and overcast sky.
Female model sitting on grass in a wooded area, wearing a brown outfit with orange and red accents, and a textured jacket.
Female model in a ruffled shirt and jacket stands among trees, gazing thoughtfully. The setting is a lush, green forest.
Male model with artistic makeup and orange ruffled attire, sitting against stacked logs in a forest setting.