A visionary in the use of medical images as surface design, Brooke programmes her knitwear from x-rays and CT scans, body-mapping and contouring to achieve striking graphic effects through colour and texture. With several years' experience creating knitwear in Italy, she mixes yarns to great technical effect. Her knitwear combines cashmere, wool, cotton, silk, techno-plastic, metallic and retro-reflective yarns.
AW11 'Calibration'
An investigation of x-ray calibration films,
geometry and greyscales, 'Calibration' combines Italian knitting craftsmanship with luxury and new technology yarns.
Utilizing camel hair, cashmere, extra fine wool boucle', silk and 3-M retroflective yarn, it is the ultimate fusion of high-tech luxe.Hand-crafted wood and perspex accessories were created in collaboration with Eye of the World, London.
SS11 'Cuts'
Inspired by CT scans and medical imaging.
'Cuts' explores the varying opacity and transparency of X-ray anatomy.Created in Italy using the highest technology Jacquard and Tubular knitting techniques,the collection embodies contemporary design.A superior yarn selection coupled with this innovative knitting technology ensures a superb luxury finish.