FdA Fashion Design Technology (Designer Pattern Cutter)
Kimberley Wincott Iâm an aspiring fashion entrepreneur with a natural creative instinct towards design and styling. I am particularly interested in mixing classic vintage and modern styles to create a vibrant and innovative look. I have studied Fashion and Art for four years during which time I was exposed to many disciplines. I am now excited to use this academic background in a commercial environment. I enjoy working individually as well as part of a team. It is very exciting for me to explore the possibility of furthering my passion for working in the design and styling world.
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS:
July 2012- September:
RMO, Biscuit Building, 10 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DD Press Assistant: assisting account managers and Showroom manager. Booking in and sending out samples. Liaising with publications, Answering emails and the telephones.
October 2010 to Present Day:
British Fashion Council, Somerset House, London
assisting the team on event days.
October to November 2010:
Per Una Head Office, Draycott Business Village, Draycott
Assisting with the Styling & photography for the in store guidelines.
August to September 2010:
Kluck CGDT, Cape Town (One of South Africaâs most prestigious Fashion design duo)
Studio: Assisted Malcolm Kluck & Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit, pattern cutting, sewing, sending collection off to various press, dealing with clients, general errands.
August to September 2010:
Suzaan Heyns, Johannesburg (South Africaâs avant- garde fashion designer)
Studio: Assisted Suzaan Heyns, pattern cutting, sewing, admin,
Sending collection off to various press, dealing with clients, general errands.
June to July 2010:
Marianne Fassler, Leopard Frock Studio (One of South Africaâs most prestigious Fashion Designers,)
Studio: Assisting Marianne Fassler, pattern cutting, designing,
Sewing, Styling, model dressing and assistant at African Fashion Week.