She blends craftsmanship, upcycling, and narrative-driven design to explore themes such as heritage, intergenerational bonds, and their sentimental connection to clothing.
Sabrina’s powerful work made from second-hand materials earned her the British Fashion Council Scholarship last year and she is currently a finalist in the council’s 2025 Student Fabric Initiative.
“Fashion has always been a dream I carried with me,” said Sabrinna, who moved to England in 2013 to work and save up for university. “Each stitch I make carries a story of heritage, resilience, and the quiet strength of second chances. My garments are born from forgotten fabrics, just as my dream was born from years of waiting, working, and believing.
“As someone with dyslexia, I’ve always seen the world a little differently – through textures, shapes, and emotions rather than words. But thanks to the University of Brighton and the support from my tutors, that difference, once a source of struggle, has become the heart of my creative language.”