First class Fashion BA (Hons) graduate from The University for the Creative Arts, Epsom. Takes inspiration from Art, Fashion, Traditional and Cultural Dress and Shapes. My most recent collections are based around the traditional dress of the Nordic regions, whilst implementing a contemporary style. Key strengths include designing from primary and secondary research,
illustration and drawing, layout, sourcing fabrics and machine and hand sewing. I want to gain as much experience and knowledge within the industry as possible and intends to do this by
interning and working within different sectors of the industry including design, marketing, events and PR.
Projects
- Final Collection, SaamiMy final collection is a continuation of my pre-collection, looking at the traditional dress of people from the Nordic regions. However, for my final collection I chose to focus on a specific group of people called the Saami People. I researched and found many images of their traditional dress and then designed from this but with a contemporary vision. The silhouettes are extreme and large, which fits my design aesthetic well, but I have also explored how to restrain this volume with the use of
Work history
Sales AssistantMonsoon Accessorize
Epsom, United KingdomPart Time
Role includes Personal styling, Visual Merchandising, Replenishing Stock, Dressing windows and ensuring every customer has a memorable, enjoyable experience. This includes encouraging customers to join the rewards program and completing Max orders to ensure the customer leaves with everything they were looking for.
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InternSimone Rocha
- London, United KingdomInternship
My position entailed assisting the sample room and design team with daily tasks including creating tech/sample packs for factories, finishing garments, sourcing fabrics and trims, creating textile samples such as dying fabric and trims, embroidery, braiding and sewing toiles. Responsible for creating fabric line sheets for the showroom and the general organisation of the studio. I also assisted at the LFW SS20 show and worked in the London and Paris showrooms.
Skills
- Sewing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- CAD Design
- Hand Sewing
- Fashion Design
- Illustration
- Drawing
- Microsoft
Education
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Fashion DesignUniversity for the Creative Arts: Epsom
Epsom, United Kingdom
My course has taught me how to design contemporary exciting collections, research deeply into concepts, use adobe software, pattern cut, amend toiles and manufacture garments within tight deadlines.
Awards
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ASOS future talent runner upGraduate fashion week and GFF