Holbrook Studio / Peclers Paris
Fashion Forecasting, December 2008 onwards- Freelance
Collating and presenting fashion forecasting books
Fashion Snoops
Online Trend prediction, December 2008 onwards - Freelance
Trend hunting and researching
Nelly Rodi, Paris
Trend Prediction Agency, May 2007 - August 2007.
Collating, making and presenting imaginative imagery for the trend catalogue, concept development, utilising editing skills and exercising responsibilities, CAD.
Malhia Kent, Paris
Haute Couture Woven Textile Designer, Dec 2006 – March 2007
Designing and hand weaving Haute Couture fabrics,
Intense week of production at the Malhia factory in Lyon designing and operating a powerloom
Aiding company preparation for Premiere Vision
Laura Miles, Woven Studios, London
Trend Prediction and bespoke Weaving, Sept 2006 – Nov 2006
Collecting and creatively assembling imagery to illustrate trend stories,
Weaving fabric samples for the collection, CAD
SKILLS
·Strong eye for colour and ability to collect striking visual research.
·Professional presentation skills.
·Advanced technical and creative skills in woven textiles, including dobby, jacquard, electronic and power looms
·Significant experience in both printed and knitted textiles techniques.
·Confident in fashion design ideas and fashion illustration.
·Competent IT skills, including Photoshop, Word and Excel, with both Apple Mac and PC computers.
·Knowledge and understanding of business practicalities including accounting.
·Good understanding of the French language
·Confident social skills with good ability to work in a team.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
2004-2008 2:1 BA Hons Textiles with Fashion and Business at THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
2003-2004 BTEC Diploma in Art Foundation, at Kingston Uni
2000-2002 Gained 4 'A2' levels, grades A-D including Textiles, Art, History of Art
2000-2001 Gained 5 'AS' levels, Grades A-D
1998-2000 Gained 11 GCSEs Grades A*-B including English,
Maths, French, 3D design and textiles
