FERN is a graduating intimate apparel fashion design student at the Fashion Institute of Technology seeking work post-graduation, May 2019. She has strength in the area of Creative Direction, including but not limited to sustainability, couture + luxury fashion design, illustration, fashion photography, magazine conceptualization, and styling. For more information about the artist or portfolio samples, please contact her directly at fern@madamefern.com or on her website www.madamefern.com
Projects
- Intimate Apparel PhotoshootCollaborated with photographer, Sierra White, to organize a destination photoshoot in Brooklyn for 6 intimate apparel designers. Together we hired models, developed legal contracts, organized looks, developed concept and model styling looks, and photographed the garments. Featured below are lingerie designs sewn and photographed by Fern.
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Work history
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Fashion Design InternKiki de Montparnasse
New York, United StatesInternship
-Communicate with NYC factories to correct and complete samples
-Copy and correct flat patterns for in-progress garments
-Assist in designing and draping lace layouts for garments; developing specific lace placement patterns
-Organize reference closet and file patterns in archive
-Observe model fittings
-Help prepare garments for distribution to retailers
-Prepare purchase orders
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Residential AssistantFashion Institute of Technology
New York, United StatesFull Time
-Communicate daily with residents, fellow RAs, Residential Counselors, maintenance and security to promote a fully functioning living and education experience for students
-Develop an inclusive community among 30+ residents, maximizing positive resident interactions
-Trained and execute emergency response protocol when on 12 and 24 hour duty rotations
-Led two educational events for 45+ students on composting and international diversity
-Led an LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone training in my Residential Hall
-Implement and enforce all University and On Campus Housing policies
-Mediate and provide conflict resolution in a professional and timely manner
-Transport and stay with residents at hospital when necessary
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Skills
- Styling
- Fashion Styling
- Visual Merchandising
- Art Direction
- Photoshop
- Photography
- Editorial Fashion
- Brand Styling
- Fluent French
- Italian
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion DesignFashion Institute of Technology
New York, United States
Fashion Design with Intimate Apparel specialization,
Presidential Scholar and Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
3.85 GPA Dean's List
Study abroad in Florence, Italy at Polimoda
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Study Abroad SemesterPolimoda Institute of Design and Marketing
- Florence, Italy
Graduated with an Associate's Degree in fashion design from FIT in Florence, Italy during semester abroad at Polimoda. Completed 4th semester graduation thesis collection including two collections of 15 looks, plus technical packs and two garments produced and presented in the Stibbert Museum in Florence.