Sharan Samra

Sharan Samra

Assistant FurrierLondon, United Kingdom
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Sharan Samra

Sharan Samra

Assistant FurrierLondon, United Kingdom
About me
A graduate from the University of East London with experience in all aspects of the industry, from bespoke tailoring to the fur industry. Have approx. two years experience working in the fashion industry and more than five years experience working in retail. During this time have developed fundamental skills necessary to the fashion market including CAD skills, confidence in liaising with different levels and departments and a sharp eye for detail. Very diligent when completing tasks with excellent organisation and communication skills.
Projects
  • Dap Nieu
    Dap Nieu- Received funding from the University of East London to collaborate with a Vietnamese based art gallery in order to fully create and curate an interactive installation. - Relied heavily upon own technical ability to produce an exhibition that was a reaction to the experiences that were faced whilst living in a foreign environment. - All research was conducted and completed within two weeks and all materials used were sourced from local vendors. - Was able to successfully adapt to the culture of Vietnam and develop a piece of work in an extremely quick turn around time. - The exhibition was received very well and went onto attract the interest of five Vietnamese television channels, radio stations, bloggers and local magazines.
  • Graduate Collection
    Graduate CollectionInspiration for this project links back to several trips I took as a child to India. Research into traditional dress and the vibrancy of colour led to remote townsfolk and their culture. Fabric manipulation was influenced by an annual camel festival held in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The colour palette was inspired by an image found of an elderly sadhu and continued to develop throughout this project. Textural influences came from research into the Aghori men of North India.
Work history
    Assistant Furrier
    - Production of fur garments for graduate menswear collection. - Sorting and handling of various skins and pelts. - Skin and pelt preparation which includes stretching, measuring and colour matching. - Skilled use of furrier tools ranging from fur machine, fur machine and nailing gun. - Confident hand finishing techniques and altering patterns for fur garments. - Work closely with neighbouring companies which include the UKs largest fur brokers and the British Fur Trade Association. - Attending and assisting with seasonal buying trips. - Website redesign and social media marketing and promotion. - Brand redevelopment.
Skills
  • Fashion
  • Fabric
  • Product Development
  • Technical Design
  • Excel
  • Illustrator
  • Indesign
  • Photoshop
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
  • Colourist
  • Menswear
  • Fabric Manipulation
  • Collating Research
  • Sample Machinist
Education
    Fashion Design (sandwich
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    Passed with a 2:1 and was selected to show my graduate collection at the Truman Brewery as part of Graduate Fashion Week.