Work Placements Dorothy Perkins / April-May / 2011  During this placement I worked alongside the Dorothy Perkins design team in the Arcadia head offices. Responsibilities included photographing and logging samples, and preparing research boards for presentations based on ideas or concepts given to me by the lead designers. I was Read More...

Work Placements Dorothy Perkins / April-May / 2011  During this placement I worked alongside the Dorothy Perkins design team in the Arcadia head offices. Responsibilities included photographing and logging samples, and preparing research boards for presentations based on ideas or concepts given to me by the lead designers. I was involved with setting up the press day for the AW collection. I had the opportunity to experience working as part of a professional design team, and witness the design process from concept to completion.  Betty Jackson / January-April / 2011 I worked closely with the design team and machinists to copy and alter patterns, sometimes working to meet tight deadlines. I also worked with the production team allocating orders and preparing stock for sample sales. In the run up to the A/W 2012 show at London Fashion Week I worked on finishing garments and embellishing pieces for the final collection. On the day of the show I helped with the front of house team at Somerset House to ensure the presentation of the new collection was a success.  Being part of the Betty Jackson team gave me the opportunity to experience how a professional design house operates. From Somewhere/July-December/2010 I worked as part of both the design and the pattern-cutting team producing the samples for the AW12 collection. This was a collaborative project with the swimwear brand Speedo. This included putting together the samples to be sent to the co-operative where the collection would be produced, and also assisting to create special one-off pieces for press. I was also involved with the “Garden Party to Make a Difference,” an event hosted by Prince Charles where I represented From Somewhere and gave workshops on up-cycling fashion. I also helped dressing models backstage during the live show that was held during this event. Whilst working as part of the small team I was given some creative freedom to design and gained confidence working on the stand. I also learnt to take instruction from the head designer. I was able to produce garment samples from the patterns I was given. During the placement I learnt alot about sustainability and upcycling in textiles and fashion.  Key Skills Photoshop/ Illustrator Trend Research/ Design Development / Illustration Pattern Cutting Garment Construction Interest in Sustainable/Ethical Fashion