Quinnlan Reynolds

Quinnlan Reynolds

Materiality
Image: Hand-knit jacket, underwear, and stockings made with 100% lockspun mohair sourced from @awildoffering.

nurtured.

Quinnlan’s collection, titled Nurtured, explores the experience of growing up in a household free from harsh gender stereotypes, as her parents actively rejected the traditional religious upbringing they had received. Surrounded by brothers and a father who did not adhere to conventional masculine interests, and a mother who challenged hyper-femininity, she was able to explore her own identity authentically.
These themes are illustrated through a consistent juxtaposition of societal perceptions of masculinity and femininity. This duality is expressed through traditional gendered motifs found in her parents' childhood photographs, materiality, and contrasting silhouettes. By playing with the dynamics of structure and drape through hand knitting, as well as the weight of the chosen fabrics, she aims to bridge the gap in this dichotomy.
Image: heavy wool set with cotton voile corset
Image: cotton sateen trench with cotton voile lining & wool pants with wool flannel lining.
Image: HAND KNIT 100% cotton gown in sponsorship with Row House Yarn, Japanese selvedge denim jeans.
Image: Heavy wool set and hand-knit set
Image: Canvas crop & wool button pant
Image: Hand knit set
Image: Mixed knit dress
Image: Mixed knit dress
Image: Cashmere wool hoodie dress
Image: Hand knit gown

Bio

Quinnlan Reynolds is a fourth-year BFA fashion design student at Parsons School of Design, where she has maintained Dean’s List honors throughout her academic career. Her work explores fashion as a deeply personal and therapeutic process, drawing on childhood experiences and nostalgia to inform material-driven designs. Through the integration of wovens and knitwear, Quinnlan creates garments that challenge conventional silhouettes and embrace multi-functionality, with a strong, evolving sense of femininity as a consistent source of inspiration.

Handwork, particularly hand knitting, plays a central role in her practice, bringing intimacy and intention to each piece. She is also drawn to juxtaposition, whether through contrasting materials or conceptual oppositions, which adds depth and complexity to her work.

In 2024, Quinnlan was selected as one of twenty designers for Dialective, a nonprofit collective that celebrates radically distinct, independent talent in fashion. Her designs continue to explore identity, craftsmanship, and the emotional resonance of clothing.

photographer - Emma Beuthin

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