Bare Bones

I create swim and activewear that is inspired by different bodies of water, and the surrounding landscapes because my work is designed to be worn outside and in nature. By giving back to the Earth through sustainable practices, and through connections to the environment my work has come full circle. I not only design prints inspired by bodies of water, I also create garments that consider the various shapes and sizes of a woman's body with different cuts and silhouettes that complement rather than hide skin.

Through screen printing, digital printing, and dyeing, my designs are focused on creating bright, colorful, and dynamic looks that are layered with different knit fabrics to construct contrasting pieces. These separates allow the wearer to pick and choose how they want to look in their desired activity. Nature is ever changing, and I intend to reflect that through my motifs as well as the garments themselves. Finding the perfect suit, or piece of clothing, that allows one to be active, can often be a challenge. My intention is to make swimwear with the woman’s body in mind first and, in doing this, I hope to encourage other women to be bold, and find comfort in my designs.

Bio

Mary Fitzgerald is a Fashion and Textile major in her senior year at Maine College of Art and Design and is expected to graduate in May 2022. Mary was born and raised in St.Johnsbury, Vermont, however now resides in Biddeford, Maine. Her designs have been displayed in and around MECA&D including at the 2021 annual Spring Fashion Show. She currently works for ‘Angelrox’ a Maine made fashion company out of Biddeford.

Mary works with a variety of knit fabrics but focuses her attention on Nylon and Lycra blends as she has a passion for making active and swimwear. Drawing her inspiration from a closer look at nature, Mary uses both screen and digital printing in her artistic process.