Leanne Beardsmore

Leanne Beardsmore

Freelance designer, pattern cutterLeicester, United Kingdom
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Leanne Beardsmore

Leanne Beardsmore

Freelance designer, pattern cutterLeicester, United Kingdom
About me
I am a fashion design graduate from De Montfort University. I am a minimalist designer through aesthetic and having a sustainable approach to design. Sustainability is always a leading factor when designing and throughout the production process.
Projects
  • Cathedrals
    CathedralsThis project is about appreciating the beauty of religious buildings. I focused on cathedrals. The colours of the windows and the stories presented is what caught my eye. The silhouettes are inspired by the outfits worn by the workers in the cathedral mixed with traditional Menswear suits. I have been sustainable in my approach by sourcing deadstock fabric.
  • Under a microscope
    Under a microscopeThis project is a 4 outfit unisex collection. Conscious of the effect the fashion industry is having on the environment i decided to focus on sustainability. I started by looking at how we value things in the way we treat them. This resulted in my collection being minimalistic through colour and silhouette based off a minimalist lifestyle. There is a sense of japanese fashion, Japan being the origin of minimalism. The silhouettes are oversized and provide comfort. The adjustable nature of the cl
Work history
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    InternProject Tekstil
     - Oadby, United KingdomInternship
    I learnt how to use vetigraph while at the internship. I was able to see the full design process from initial design to end product.
Skills
  • Pattern Cutting
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Menswear
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CAD Lectra
  • Garment Construction
  • Fashion Concept
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Fashion Degree
  • Illustration
Education
    De Montfort University logo
    De Montfort University logo
    Fashion Design BA (Hons)De Montfort University
    Leicester, United Kingdom