SOLACE
KIERA GOERKE RESORT
Editor’s Letter
As a creative, I’ve always been drawn to thoughful and intuitive design . As a result, much of my work explores clothing’s role as both protection and expression in an unpredictable world. I like to think of each piece as a form of armour which lends confidence and comfort to the wearer.
I am inspired by modernist artists such as Ruth Asawa and Barbara Hepworth, whose explorations of organic form and texture continue to inform how I approach my design process.
Beyond compelling conceptual research, my methodology is also grounded in a strong understanding
of garment construction and patternmaking, which allows me to translate abstract ideas into well-resolved, wearable forms.
As I continue to develop my practice, I am focused on producing work that responds to the desires of the contemporary woman, while remaining authentic and refined.
Colour Palette
Project Statement
Solace reimagines clothing as sanctuary, forming a tactile boundary between the self and an uncertain world. Designed for Resort 26, the collection balances sculptural layers with the ease central to Resort dressing.
The collection’s grounded colour palette of ecru, sand, and weathered blue is enriched by green and caramel, evoking the natural landscape and embuing the range with a sense of calm.
Cord detailing and fringe anchors the collection, forming elongated vertical lines
that extend and refine the silhouette. As each cord leads into softly frayed ends, it also introduces a sense of gentle movement which brings the collection to life. Meanwhile, geometric print lends structure and precision, balancing the collection’s organic tactility with measured, intentional form.
Through thoughful silhouettes and tactile surface treatments, Solace celebrates slowness as a form of modern luxury and a return to mindful making and conscious design.
Look One
BARRIER TOP
Mock-neck top with long sleeves and built-in gloves.
SOLACE UNDERSKIRT
Structured bulbous skirt constructed from lightweight cotton, and supported with boning.
CHRYSALIS DRESS
Structured panelled dress with corded texture and raised neckline.
Look Two
Panelled top featuring corded texture and foldover neckline
Straight-leg pant with wide cuffs and asymmetrical mock flat-felled seam
SANCTUM PANT
COCOON TOP
Look Three
REPOSE TOP
Mock-neck cropped top with corded detailing, and centre-back zip.
SERENITY SKIRT
Low-waisted tiered skirt, featuring corded texture and invisible zip at the side seam.
Look Four
IDYLLIC BUSTIER
Panelled bustier with centre-back zip. .
TRANQUILITY PANT
Wide leg mesh pant featuring an elasticated waistband and custom print.
Kiera Goerke
Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Styling, Creative Direction, Editorial Photography, Graphics & Layout, Illustration, Editing, Casting, Logistics
Lookbook Photography
Eliza Wright (@elizagillieswright)
MUA
Grace Olivia (@graceolivia mua)
Models
Lulu Matthie (@lulumatthie)
Mia Bennett (@miacbennett)
Grace Follows (@gracefollowss)
Penny McEachern (@pennymup)
Thanks to
Leanne Whitehouse
Katie Dickinson
Matt Kimpton
Alex Taves
