About me
I am a bright, personable, bilingual (English/French) person with a keen work ethic and a passion for learning. At a young age, I have already appeared in and guest-edited an issue of ELLE magazine; naming me a young creative to watch. I have a strong background in fashion and marketing, and I have managed to secure positions that have required a high level of responsibility, teamwork and effective communication skills. I enjoy a challenge and pride myself with my personal achievements. I am punctual, reliable, honest, friendly and work well with others.
For my final MA project for the London College of Fashion, I created 134 page magazine, titled The Veil, that explores the paranormal and it's link to fashion; such as how designers can tap into a sixth sense when designing their collections. This involved directing and styling photoshoots for the magazine's visuals, sourcing industry professionals, such as fashion photographers, and hiring a graphic designer. All of the written copy and content was produced by me. In the end, both my teacher and I were incredibly happy with the stunning result.
Projects
Projects credited in
- CHALLENGE: does fashion make sense @ london college of fashionCOLLABORATIVE UNIT (2016/2017) EXPLORE THE WAYS IN WHICH YOU ENGAGE WITH FASHION, AND HOW IN TURN, FASHION ENGAGES WITH YOU. Driven by my fascination for human nature in the context of (fashion) design, I challenged the minds and creativity of students of the University of the Arts London (UAL), London College of Fashion as part of the Collaborative Unit. Caroline Zaidan, Isabelle Violet Thibault, Susanne James and Eleftheria Karipid researched the engagement between fashion and the body/sense
Work history
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Freelance WriterSelf
London, United KingdomFreelance
I have written for many magazines, including ELLE UK, House of Solo, After Nyne, HotSauce, Merge and Flanelle Magazine. These are freelance roles that allow for flexibility, yet require excellent self-discipline and time management skills. I have done everything from reviewing fashion shows at London Fashion Week to writing personal pieces about dating and lifestyle.
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StylistVidal Sassoon
- London, United KingdomFreelance
I was in charge of styling Sassoon Salon’s annual showcasing of talent, in which styling assistants showcase their hair creations on models to a wide variety of industry practitioners. The theme was “Grunge”, and so I was able to draw upon my cultural knowledge of fashion in order to create stylish, yet unexpected and creative looks that were on-theme. This involved working under pressure, as I was on a tight deadline to complete the looks and dress the models before the impending runway show. In the end, I was praised for my ability to use a mixture of high-end, vintage, and found items to create a cohesive and visually appealing look for the company. I then went on to style another major end-of-year show, in which the theme was “Russian Constructivism”. This was a resounding success as well.
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Skills
- 10. Indesign
- 11. Photoshop
- Academic Writing
- Ceative Writing
- Copy
- French
- Art Drawing
- Styling
- Art and Creative Direction
- Digital/ Print
Education
MA Fashion JournalismLondon College of Fashion, UAL
London, United Kingdom
I have recently graduated from the London College of Fashion with an MA in Fashion Journalism. This degree was obtained after completing a rigorous programme; where students were expected to demonstrate their superior knowledge of fashion and its trends, designers, and the industry at large. Besides this, each module was meant to aid us in our future endeavour to be part of and work in the fashion industry. This included modules like Collaborative Unit, in which students would work as a team and provide skilled work for an industry professional. This allowed us to understand the nuances and expectations of working for a real-life client. Our final MA project was to be submitted in the form of a print magazine on a subject of our choice. Being attracted to the paranormal, and the way in which certain designers seem to design with a sixth sense, I created a beautiful 134 page magazine that explored this notion; complete with visuals from photoshoots that I directed and styled. To make this magazine, I needed to source a graphic designer, photographers, and other industry professionals to ensure that the finished project was worthy of publication. All of the copy and content was of my creation.
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BA Joint Honours English Literature and Film Studies (2:1)University of St Andrews
- United Kingdom
I have completed my BA Honours English and Film, a four-year program at St. Andrews University in Scotland. Additional studies included Social Anthropology.
-Contributor of START Magazine and Hearing Aid, both creative magazines that feature student work
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Awards
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Creative Writing PrizeLower Canada College
Given to the Pre-U Student that has demonstrated the highest aptitude in creative writingL
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High HonoursLower Canada College
Given to the students that have graduated with an 89.5% average or above.+ Show more