Ismini Krassismenou

BA (Hons) Active Sportswear

Ismini Krassismenou is a Sports Luxe Performance Designer from London. Graduating from LCF in 2012 with a BA (Hons) degree in Active Sportswear. She also won the 2012 off catwalk prize at the UAL ceremonies. Ismini’s final year project was a Sports Performance Enhancing Track and Field Collection Inspired by the up and coming Rio2016 Olympic Games. The collection was bespoke body mapped apparel fit for Elite and Aspiring Elite Male Sprinters. Each Sprinter was put through thorough measurements in a technical body-scanning machine to get exact muscle bulking and fits for each individual to gain ultimate performance. As an Athlete herself Ismini worked alongside the Best in the GB Athletics Circuit [2012 Olympic Hopefuls and Competitors] Rikki Fifton, Dwain Chambers and Simeon Williamson. Using the Best in Technical Fabrics sourced directly from Fabric trade shows [Premier Vision] and Italy, helping the Athlete to compete with a “Look Good, Feel Good, Perform the BEST” attitude. The Collection was worn and tested by Rikki Fifton 100m and 200m Sprinter in the BUCS London Prepares UKA 100m FINAL - Olympic Stadium [5/03/12] Ismini worked alongside Dwain Chambers to help design "Chambers for Sport" His own personal collection to be worn whilst competing during diamond league, and high profile races prior to the Olympic Games. LOOK BOOK LINE UP IMAGES: Photography: Kevin Joseph [Response London] Model: Rikki Fifton [100m Sprinter] PRESS IMAGES of Dwain Chambers wearing ismini shorts at Olympic Trials June 2012: The Sun Daily Mail Guardian Zimbio - (June 22, 2012 - Source: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Europe) PUBLICATIONS & FEATURES: FEB 2014: Chasseur Magazine www.chasseurmagazine.com Photographer: Anna Fruschiante Stylist: Nicole Helm Hair and Makeup: Alina Milos Model: Luba @ FIRSTFashion http://chasseurmagazine.com/2014/02/08/chasseur-webditorial-luba-by-anna-fruschiante/# JAN 2013: Wove Magazine http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/695991?__r=367300 Photographer: Anna Fruschiante Stylist: Nicole Helm Hair and Makeup: Alina Milos Model: Luba @ FIRSTFashion JULY 3013: FLuxx Magazine www.fluxmagazine.com 'Lively Up' Sport Fashion Photography by Amy Barton Photographer: Amy Barton Stylist: Minna Attala Hair and Makeup: Danielle Hooker Model: Helen @ P Models http://www.fluxmagazine.com/index.php/fashion/lively-up-sports-fashion/ AGENDA DIRECTORY: http://www.agendadirectory.com/#/ismini-krassismenou-london-college-of-fashion/ FASHION146.COM: http://www.fashion156.com/daily-blog/f156-graduate-showcase-week-ismini-krassismenou/ UAL BLOG: http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/ual2012/2012/07/18/london-college-of-fashion-student-designs-for-team-gb-athlete/ INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: November 2012 - March 2013: Studio Design Production Intern - Aitor Throup April 2013 – September 2013: Designing for Adidas Performance Women’s Training BU at their global HQ in Herzoganaurach Germany. Women's Training Performance Essentials Ranges. [FW14 & SS15] September 2013- November 2013: Designing for Adidas Performance FOOTBALL BU at their global HQ in Herzoganaurach Germany. Women’s World Cup Canada 2015: Women’s Training Apparel SS15 CURRENT: Freelancing for UK Based brands from London Studio - Born2Ball Clothing [B2B] - Streetwize Enterprize Working with Musician Skepta on Bespoke Made Vintage Bucket Hats. [Moschino] contact: isminikrassismenou@gmail.com