Madeleine Brodin

Degree Show 2026

Madeleine Brodin

BA Fashion Design Innovation

My name is Madeleine Brodin and I am a Fashion Design Innovation (IND) Student at the University of Leeds. My work is grounded towards the reduction of textile waste and consumerism, shown through the creation of minimal waste collections, using innovative techniques such as zero waste weaving and clever Shima Seiki programming, to designing childrenswear collections that grow with the child.

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‘Ronald Van Der Kemp’ Wardrobe 24 ‘The Renaissance and the Rise of Consumerism’ Inspired by the Renaissance, Wardrobe 24 traces the early roots of modern consumerism, staying true to RVDK’s commitment to low‑waste design and the upcycling of luxury materials. Outfit One features a structured corset with a ‘Jabara’ bustle made from deadstock silk and a hand‑woven velvet panel, paired with a zero‑waste draped silk skirt. Outfit Two presents a knitted godet jumper, with the godets engineered as a single programmed piece to minimise waste, styled with silk trousers inspired by Holly McQuillan’s Spiral Zero‑Waste pattern.

Own Brand ‘Tabby Kat’ SS27 ‘A Swedish Midsummer’ Tabby Kat is a high‑street childrenswear brand that I created, designed not to be trend‑driven but instead to reflect the clothing I wore throughout my own childhood, with a focus on print and appliqué techniques. As children are constantly growing, the collections feature garments that are modular by design, incorporating elements such as shirring to allow for growth and hems that can be let down. The SS27 collection is influenced by the celebration of a Swedish Midsummer, a tradition centred around meaningful time with the family, drawing upon floral motifs, midsommarstång dancing and picnic feasts.

‘and Wander’ AW26 ‘Highlands of Heritage’ and Wander’s brand mission originates from the founders’ desire to bring fashion into nature, creating functional, purpose‑built technical clothing that bridges high‑fashion streetwear with the outdoors. Inspired by the remote Bosnian village of Lukomir, the and Wander AW26 collection explores the relationship between outdoor living and traditional craftsmanship from this region, incorporating Bosnian knitting motifs alongside cave‑inspired prints.