Sophie Hines connects with Ocean Scientists to use Marine Research and Lingerie Design as an innovative approach to Textile Art, integrating themes of Conservation, Art vs. Craft, and Ecofeminism.
Atlantic Currents
The rivers, shorelines, and ocean currents of Maine and Nova Scotia are featured in this topographical style mounted art piece.
A study of curves and precision sewing.
Nylon mesh, Bamboo Jersey, Stretch Velvet suspended in Linen.
2025
Sophie is passionate about marine conservation and loves to take any opportunity to incorporate marine education into her textile art, fashion, and graphic design. She is committed to continuing this work to draw attention to the urgent need for ocean conservancy.
If you would like to commission an art piece, or have a collaboration proposal or potential role in an upcoming project, please reach out!
Humpback Whale
Four mesh mix and match pieces inspired by the lines of the Humpback Whale.
An exploration of technical insertion techniques.
Nylon Mesh and Stretch Velvet. Photographed by Lindsey Hinderer.
2024
Hadopelagic Zone
High cut briefs and lined swing top with design lines inspired by a topographical map of the Mariana Trench. Featured in Tauko Magazine.
Nylon Mesh and Stretch Velvet. Photographed by Alexis Lucas on location in Cape Cod.
2022
Leafy Sea Dragon
A shaped triangle bralette and high waist thong with delicate hand cut trim modeled on the beautiful camoflauge frills of the Leafy Sea Dragon.
Nylon Mesh and Bamboo Jersey. Headpiece and photography by Liv Hines.
2021
Sophie has been featured, written, and designed for publications including Nylon, The Lingerie Addict, Sew News, Seamwork, and Closet Core.
In Process: Gulper Eel
A cropped tank and aymmetrical shorts set inspired by a National Geographic image of a Gulper Eel, playing with ribbons of depth and opacity.
In process, 2025