About me
Graduating in 2022 from Arts University Bournemouth, marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey for me that seamlessly blends creativity with sustainability. My approach as a Conscious Womenswear Designer involves a harmonious blend of traditional hands-on craftsmanship and cutting-edge 3D digital techniques. Sustainability was an integral part of my final collection at university, but became a part of the design process rather than an inspiration, dictating natural fabric choices and using 3D design and pattern cutting technology to cut back on waste.
Shortly after graduation, I joined Burberry as a 3D Content Creation Assistant, playing a crucial role in digital innovation within the brand. In this position, I created digital 3D versions of both ready-to-wear and runway collections, working alongside Design, Product Development and Merchandising and gaining experience of the development of luxury fashion.
In 2023, my work gained widespread recognition when I became a semi-finalist in the prestigious Redress Design Award. This accolade celebrated not only my innovative and eco-conscious design ethos but also amplified my impact on the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion.
My commitment to redefining the fashion industry continues as I am currently participating in the Modern Artisan Programme—a collaborative initiative between Yoox Net-A-Porter and the Kings Foundation. Through this partnership, I have had the opportunity to work with a small team on designing and creating a conscious luxury capsule collection, from concept through to production, further showcasing my skills and contributing to the evolution of sustainable fashion on a global scale. Through the programme I have been fortunate to receive mentoring from suppliers and changemakers across the industry to further deepen my understanding and knowledge of sustainable practice.
Looking ahead, I envision a future where sustainable fashion is not just a box to tick but the norm. My goal is to inspire change within the industry, encouraging both consumers and fellow designers to prioritise ethical and environmentally responsible choices. In me, you find not just a designer but a visionary actively shaping the future of fashion. My journey continues to be defined by excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the world through luxury sustainable fashion.
Projects
- Who Am I? (Fashion Illustrations)Mixed media fashion illustrations finding a harmony between traditional tactile design and digital drawing. Garments shown here have been created using paper manipulation from folding to plaiting with final compositions collaged and scanned and then applied to digitally drawn portraits and models. The resulting images have then been edited within Photoshop. Nominated for the Fashion Illustration Award at GFW22.
- Jessica Horton @ Graduate Fashion Week 2022My final collection shown on the runway at Graduate Fashion Week 2022. Inspired by themes of Astrology and identity, all garments and styling pieces (except shoes) were designed and created by me, including print design. Images taken by Becky Mars, Matthew Clark and Eloise Doo. Nominated for the following awards at GFW22: - Sustainable Trailblazer - Considered Fashion - Fashion Range Plan
- Who Am I?Who am I? is a graduate collection inspired by the resurgence and popularity of Astrology in the modern west and how one might be defined by their given zodiac sign. I discovered that my zodiac sign is Cancer and not Gemini, which lead me to question identity and how we define our personalities and how they are perceived be others. Are performances synchronous or conflicting? In response to this question, The collection explores asymmetry within garments, displaced detailing, knotting and multi
Work history
Junior Fashion Designer/ Modern ArtisanYoox Net a Porter Group
London, United KingdomFull Time
Working in a team of six graduates to design and manufacture a responsible luxury capsule collection, to be sold on Net-A-Porter in the later half of 2024.
- Conceptual Research and Fashion Design
- Product Development
- Manufacturing
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Fashion Designer/IllustratorSelf Employed
Basingstoke, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Repeat Pattern
- Illustration
- Textile Design
- Fashion Design
- Digital Design
- Sustainable Fashion
- Concept Design
- Pattern Cutting
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
Education
BA (Hons) Fashion DesignArts University Bournemouth
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Graduated First Class Honours
BA Hon(s) in Fashion Design, WomenswearBath Spa School of Art
- Bath, United Kingdom
Awards
Sustainbility Awards CommendedArts University Bournemouth
Nominated for the sustainability awards within my university and received a commendation.Nigel Beale AwardArts University Bournemouth
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