Rachael Allen

Rachael Allen

Textile DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Sanjana Dhond
Pip Jamieson
Lisa Salama
Rachael Allen

Rachael Allen

Textile DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
Projects credited in
  • 'Wunderkammer' - Mary Katrantzou Spring 2019, 10 year anniversary
    'Wunderkammer' - Mary Katrantzou Spring 2019, 10 year anniversaryBased on a 'Curiosity Cabinet', we drew inspiration from collectors and collections for this 10 year anniversary show. Influences included butterflies, shells, jewellery and dried flowers, as well as referencing previous, trademark Katrantzou collections based on stamps, perfume bottles and Murano glass. Surfaces were bejewelled throughout the collection, using hand embroidery to create intricate bead and stonework, and 3D sequinned textures. Alongside this we used laser cutting processes, ple
Work history
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    Freelance EmbroidererSAFiYAA
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Freelance embroidery, Hand stitching and embellishing garments in production for wholesale.
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    Embroidery internMary Katrantzou
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Creating samples for developemnt of the collection. Running errands collection fabrics and embellishments.
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Skills
  • Embroidery
  • Embellishment
  • Sewing
  • Couture Sewing
  • Textile Design
  • Textile Development
  • Sampling
  • Moodboard Creation
Education
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    Bachelor in Textile DesignLoughborough University
    Loughborough, United Kingdom
    I specialised in Mixed Media Textiles where I used fabric manipulation and embellishment techniques to create my collections. Mainly focused and striving towards unique pieces to be used for fashion.
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    Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignOaklands College
    St Albans, United Kingdom
    During my foundation I was able to explore many avenues within the art world including Ceramics, digital art, sculpture. I then used what I had learnt to influence my textile design including non conventional media's.