About me

I am an experienced luxury RTW, outerwear and leather goods designer with a particular focus on sustainability within the fashion industry. I have successfully developed a strong fashion forward aesthetic with a commercial sensitivity.

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Projects

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  Clare Payne x E.MacbeanRe-defining luxury swimwear accessories through bespoke, hand made leather goods, blurring the lines of fashion and objet d'art.
• One SecretA visual investigation into obsessive compulsions and perfectionist behaviour traits through the ideology between the creator and the creation.
• Trace CollectiveDebut SS | 20 collection focusing on sustainability, certification and transparency within the fashion industry. Combining a contemporary timeless aesthetic along with ethical practices presented a unique multi functional range with a focus on body diversity and inclusivity.
• Karl Donoghue AW | 2019An exploration of the modern female, her athletic capabilities and endless perseverance. Taking inspiration from vintage sports and the tales of women in cycling, the collection featured a concise range of outerwear in soft hues and functional accessories.
• Karl Donoghue AW | 2018The contrast between the world that we create and the vision of the one we want to live is remarkable. Arcosanti combined two worlds and created a new manifesto, one where contribution and purpose functioned in harmony. Using a fresh colour palette and soft drapes, the collection refocuses leather design and perception to one of accessible femininity.
• Karl Donoghue x Selfridges x MorganA collaborative project between the automotive industry, luxury fashion and retailer. To celebrate the launch of Morgan's first electric car, Karl Donoghue created a limited edition of 20 partnerships of driving hats reflecting both the hand crafted engineering and aesthetic of the Morgan brand.

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Work history

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IllustratorAnglo-Italian
Mar 2020London, United KingdomFreelance
• Creating technical and campaign led illustrative work for menswear RTW and bespoke tailoring.
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Visiting LecturerLiverpool John Moores University
Jan 2020Liverpool, United KingdomFreelance
• Working with a group of ten final year students to educate and promote the use of leather with a focus on sustainable practices. • Providing group talks and individual tutorials to develop students understanding of different leathers, fabrications and purposes as well as explore contextual debates. • Teaming up with a tannery to secure leather and shearling sponsorship for students for final collections.

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Skills

• Leather Work
• Womenswear Design
• Menswear Design
• Illustration
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sustainability
• Concept
• Pattern Cutting
• Lecturing

Education

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BA (Hons) Fashion DesignKingston University
Sep 2009 - Jun 2012London, United Kingdom