BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear
A recently graduated Fashion Design Womenswear student at the London College of Fashion, full of energy and enthusiasm. Also has extensive past experience in Graphic/Commercial Design and in Stage Acting, on both academic and professional level. Creative and Eclectic as a designer, a Precise Skilled Pattern Cutter/Seamstress, rather experienced in directing Fashion Photo Shoost as a personal hobbie.
Now seeking an exciting work placement in the fashion industry as a creative or retailer. Both part-time and full-time offers are welcome.
EDUCATION
09/2013 London College of Fashion, UK
- 07/2014 BA Fashion Design Technology â Womenswear
09/2011 London College of Fashion, UK
- 07/2013 FDA Fashion Design Technology â Designer Pattern Cutter
07-09/2012 Helder Fontanesi's High Fashion Atelier âIl Bagattoâ, Bologna, Italy
08-09/2010 Bespoke Womenswear Tailoring and Millinery Course
04-07/2011 Knitting, Crochet and Felting Course
Baces, London
Creation on tailored individual knitwear projects.
07/2011 London Printwork Trust, UK
Introduction to Printed Textile with Dawn Dupree
Screen printing, opaque/pearl/puff binders, foil, flock, transfer dyes, discharge
techniques, digital printing.
10/2008 Acting and Circus Academy 'A. G. Garrone', Bologna, Italy
- 07/2009 FDA in Acting and Jacques Lecoq technique
09/2004 Art High School 'F. Arcangeli', Bologna, Italy
- 07/2009 Diploma in Graphic Design and Development
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
09/13 to 10/13 HIRSH AND MANN United Kingdom
Designer and Seamstress
for the Joy Jacket Project for Cadbury Chocolate, UK
- Co-designed and realized the integration of interactive technologies for
textiles into two Burberry trench coats within a team of three.
- Learned basic operation of sewable leds, speakers, making of wearable
air-inflatable structures and concealing of small engines/cables into a
garment.
12/ 2012 SOLO FASHION EXHIBITION at Divago Bistrò Italy
09/12 to 03/13 SANTARASA THEATRE COMPANY Italy
Costume Designer
- Research, development and design of all costumes.
- Personally realized prototypes of 4 complete costumes and directed the
realization of the remaining 4.
- Visual/Aesthetic director of all matters.
03-09/2012 LENA SANTANA FASHION United Kingdom
Assistant Designer Intern
- Re-designed of the brand logo, packaging, business card and labels.
- Collaborated with another intern in the creation and development of the 2012
spring/summer accessories collection. Responsible for the prototypes, finals
sewing and made a catalogue.
- Model dresser and stylist for catwalks.