I am a Fashion Design graduate from The University of Leeds. My course and previous work experience have taught me not only the essentials of working in the fashion industry, but also the importance of technical detail when experimenting, constructing and designing. I am a creative, determined and hard-working person who has the ability to design to a specific brief and certain trends as well as construct garments to a high quality. Having completed a placement year in the supplier side of the industry, I have a diverse skill set that can be adapted in many work problems.
Projects
- MICROSCOPICMicroscopic is a Spring/Summer 2021 collection for Dries Van Noten, inspired by microscopic cells. Print development is a large aspect of this collection, not only looking at microscopic patterns under a microscope but also the shapes of cell organelles. These shapes aid in developing silhouettes with the use of exaggerated ruffles and volume. Prints are mixed throughout, using different scales to provide interesting looks. Embroidery is also used to recreate these cell patterns. The collection
- SOCIALIST MODERNISMSocialist Modernism is an Autumn/Winter 2021 collection for Thom Browne inspired by the style of architecture developed in the Eastern Bloc of the Soviet Union from 1955-1991. The architecture was influenced by space travel and modern technology creating decaying, brutalist structures representing the political climate. These structures are shown through the silhouettes of the garments, using boning to support these interesting elements. Laser cutting and engraving help to show the patterns on t
- CONSTRUCTIVISMConstructivism is a transitional sportswear collection for Nike taking inspiration from the Constructivism Movement during the 1920s in the Soviet Union. This movement was known for bright and bold colours shown in the colour palette as well as geometric shapes. This collection takes inspiration particularly from Varavara Stepanova, a textile designer in this movement. Her prints include bold geometric shapes with contrasting colours, representing the movement. Prints inspired by her work play
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Work history
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QA Garment TechnologistCohen and Wilks International Ltd
- Leeds, United KingdomInternship
Year placement at CWI, who are an outerwear supplier for childrenswear, womenswear and menswear. I have key industry knowledge of how to develop a design through a sealing process to a high quality product in addition to having experience working with high street customers such as Debenhams as well as overseas partners.
-Requesting/ Recording/ Approving testing reports
-Sample recording/ following sealing procedures
-Preparing samples for fit meetings
-Liaising with Far East factories via email and phone
-Checking quality of stock in warehouse/ conducting AQL inspections/ analysis of faulty merchandise
-Following workload priorities in line with critical path- working with merchandisers
-Understanding CADs and creating specs for them to send to our China factories so they can make pattern pieces and samples
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Indesign
- Design Innovation
- Sustainable Design
- Sustainable Fashion
Education
BA(Hons) Fashion Design INDUniversity of Leeds
- Leeds, United Kingdom