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LONDON — What would occur for those who interpret the softness of floral Victorian-inspired bonnets through the harshness of leather? Central Saint Martins textile designer Meg Dennis’ graduate collection explored exactly that, through a method she pioneered and termed “suede bonding technique,” which allowed her to transfer the feel of suede onto the grain side of leather.  “The most important focus for my final collection was seeing what qualities leather and only leather can create. I’m eager about brutalist mediums and materials and seeing whether or not they could be manipulated in a fragile way,” the designer said. A bonnet from Meg Dennis’ graduate collection. Courtesy of Meg Dennis / Louis Amato The fruits of her labor were three bonnets, two in red and one...