Holly Shepley
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Holly Shepley

Fashion DesignerManchester, United Kingdom
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Holly Shepley
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Holly Shepley

Fashion DesignerManchester, United Kingdom
About me
Specialises in womenswear design and pattern cutting, as well as hand embroidery Interested in fashion illustration One-of-a-kind handmade jewellery using upcycled, recycled and bought materials, on sale through Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieStone Instagram: @gray_valkyrie Email: hgshepley@hotmail.com
Projects
  • Allodynia
    AllodyniaThis project was a response to the 'Invisibility' brief set by the Arts of Fashion Foundation. I wanted to create a light-hearted, delicate collection inspired by my own experience with invisible chronic pain and illness.
  • VALKYRIE
    VALKYRIEMy graduate collection was inspired by key goddesses of Norse mythology: the Valkyries and the Norns. I wanted to create clothes for a modern, fashion-conscious witch using moody statement pieces and an elongated, relaxed silhouette. I included symbolism from Norse myths throughout the collection, such as lacing threads in runic patterns, raven motifs and geometric seam lines inspired by runes. Intricate embroidery and beading are integral to this collection with special care paid to tiny detail
Work history
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    Design AssistantBeaumont Organic
     - Manchester, United KingdomInternship
    Assisting the designer with general tasks Sourcing components for homeware products Editing tech packs Measuring samples Updating wholesale database Creating mood boards Researching details for website Researching details for pop-up stall concept Choosing sustainable fabrics Preparing garments for delivery to stockists
    Pinewood Studios logo
    Pinewood Studios logo
    Costume InternPinewood Studios
     - Iver, Iver Heath, United KingdomInternship
    Hand-finishing garments Assisting with fittings Sewing garments on industrial sewing machine
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Skills
  • Hand Embroidery
  • Contemporary Embroidery
  • Drawing Clothes
  • Watercolour Illustration
  • Womenswear Design
  • Pattern Cutting
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    Fashion BA (Hons)Northumbria University
     - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Specialising in pattern cutting for womenswear with a personal focus on hand embroidery