A BA Hons Fashion Design graduate at the University of Hertfordshire.
My motif in design has always followed a theme of trying to make people think about ideas in different ways. So when I approach projects, personally, I try to create concepts and stories that gets people to think.
I think it has to belong in it’s own world via design choices.
E-mail: malcolm.balog@gmail.com
Projects
- Ellesse ProjectImagine a scenario in where we live with viruses being around us, meanwhile new adjustments to everyday life is presented, in order to prevent the spread of viruses. The “Off the Grid Survivalist” Menswear Collection is inspired by purity being infected. Furthermore; a defence mechanism for nature being interrupted by an opposing force. That said “mechanism” being; to coat one’s self in protective layers that fights against contamination and in keeping the host safe. Despite the collection c
- Rucci Skirt AWUniversity of Hertfordshire - Fashion Design - Balenciaga Ethos Inspired by Ralph Rucci’s AW14 Evening Dress, from the Balenciaga Exhibition at the V&A Museum, I started to think on how I could re-arrange the look of the already existing dress. And so I imagined how a skirt would look like if I were to only focus on the black sections of the garment. Styled by myself; Working on a free budget, I styled the model with a wide brimmed fedora, a white low neck-cut t-shirt and a trench coat.
- ICARUSBasingstoke College of Technology - Art Foundation - Body Project This was a project that had to develop, starting from a body related ethos. I chose to look at flesh and body damage and decided to relate it to the legend of Icarus and how he got burnt by the sun. I then placed myself into the design process and decided to make it a bit of a personal project. With only skills from Art and no fashion experience what so ever, I created the garment to the best ability that I could. I styled the g
Work history
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Event AssistantUniversity of Hertfordshire
- Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE, UKFreelance
In this role I had the responsibility of helping dress the male models in the outfits/looks that they had to wear on the 2019 Graduate Fashion Show Runway.
Although when the preparations started to begin, I was left to complete the task at hand independently, and would not have any aid throughout. Fortunately, this taught me how to time manage and outfit manage in a fast paced environment.
Skills
- Fashion Styling
- Photoshop
- Illustration
- Abobe Illustrator
- Sewing
- Pattern Cutting
- CAD Drawings
- Flat Design
- Fashion Design
Education
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Fashion Design Bachelor’s DegreeUniversity of Hertfordshire
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
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ABC Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignBasingstoke College of Technology
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Level 3 Pass
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