Saffron Rutter

Saffron Rutter

Sustainable Fashion Designer & Programme Management Associate at Investin EducationLondon, United Kingdom
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Saffron Rutter

Saffron Rutter

Sustainable Fashion Designer & Programme Management Associate at Investin EducationLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Specialist in sustainable clothing design for all genders, working at the intersection between traditional craft and innovative technology. Multidisciplinary and holistic approach to working. Studied clothing design and construction for 9+ years including a First Class Fashion BA with Honours from Kingston School of Art, and has interned for a wide array of different brands.
Projects
  • Reasons To Be Fearful- Look 4 Leather Dress
    Reasons To Be Fearful- Look 4 Leather DressAn exploration into fear and clothing, Reasons To Be Fearful looks at how clothing and textiles have been historically used to both induce and combat anxiety. Drawing inspiration from everything from headmasters cloaks to amish quilts, the collection aims to showcase how clothing can impact our mood, and how textiles and craft can be used to help our mental health in these uncertain times- all while using sustainable materials. This Project showcases look 4 of the collection- a patchwork dress c
  • Reasons To Be Fearful- Patchwork Jumper Look 3
    Reasons To Be Fearful- Patchwork Jumper Look 3An exploration into fear and clothing, Reasons To Be Fearful looks at how clothing and textiles have been historically used to both induce and combat anxiety. Drawing inspiration from everything from headmasters cloaks to amish quilts, the collection aims to showcase how clothing can impact our mood, and how textiles and craft can be used to help our mental health in these uncertain times- all while using sustainable materials. This Project showcases look 3 of the collection- a shetland wool pat
  • Reasons To Be Fearful- Gathered Dress Look 2
    Reasons To Be Fearful- Gathered Dress Look 2An exploration into fear and clothing, Reasons To Be Fearful looks at how clothing and textiles have been historically used to both induce and combat anxiety. Drawing inspiration from everything from headmasters cloaks to amish quilts, the collection aims to showcase how clothing can impact our mood, and how textiles and craft can be used to help our mental health in these uncertain times- all while using sustainable materials. This Project showcases a deadstock cotton dress and hood, gathered u
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Projects credited in
  • Faith Mariah
    Faith Mariah
Work history
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    Programme Management AssociateInvestIN Education
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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    Knitwear Atelier InternJulien Macdonald
     - London, United KingdomInternship
    Worked on knitted runway garments, learning beading and weaving techniques on a domestic knitting machine. Pattern development and sampling of new techniques was key, as well as working out measurements of samples in order for them to correctly fit the garments varying panels.
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Skills
  • Illustration
  • Abobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Designer
  • CAD Design
  • Technical Drawing
  • Styling
  • Pattern Cutting
  • Seamstress
  • Product Design
Education
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    Kingston School of Art logo
    BA Fashion DesignKingston School of Art
    London, United Kingdom
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignKingston School of Art
    London, United Kingdom
Awards
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    Creative Conscience AwardCreative Conscience
    Shortlisted for a Creative Conscience award for my project 'Hearing Skins'- silicone hearing aid covers designed to blend in with a range of skin tones.
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    Mountains and Men T-shirt competitionWhite Stuff
    Winner of the AW18 T shirt design competition for White Stuff, with the final design being sold in store.
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