BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear
"De-gendering the Fairytale Princess" reflects the current transgender debate. This womenswear collection explores the boundaries of womenâs and menâs fashion and projects the ideal of equality and acceptance of all genders, including transgender. The collection breaks down the social construction of gender role identities, by considering what happens when a boy puts on the fairytale princess dress. It is a comment on the social construction of gender roles which are implemented and imposed through clothing. My objective is to create a collection that encapsulates a symbiotic relationship between elements of the masculine and feminine gender identity which is liberated from the social norm where clothing is used to subordinate and limit the agency, rights and equality of women. The collection speaks to future generations about equality and the transgender debate, using fashion as a platform to promote these issues in a positive light. Personal Objective I returned to education to study fashion design having worked as a professional dancer in Londonâs West End. My aim is to work with a designer where I will be able to contribute to the creative process and development of ideas and the production of a collection. I have a keen interest in surface texture, embellishment and craft. Iâm interested in the quality and finishings of luxury garments. Skills Technical: Domestic, industrial and specialist sewing machines, including walking foot, heat sealing ultra-sew, and jersey finishings. Technical drawing, CAD, Creative pattern cutting and Toiling Creative: In-depth research and referencing, Collaging, 2D to 3D realization, Illustration IT: Abode creative suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Education and Awards London College of Fashion: 2011-present BA Fashion Design Technology Womenswear Nicholas Samuel Celebratory Scholarship (2011) London College of Fashion: 2010 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction The Dancers Career Development Bursary (2010) London College of Fashion Short Courses: 2009 Exploring colour for designers Introduction to fashion design Introduction to fashion Drawing Hampstead School of Art: 2008-2009 Still life, Portraiture and Mixed Media Collage Laine Theatre Arts: 1998-2001 Musical Theatre Diploma: Distinction Laine Theatre Arts Scholarship The BRIT School 1996-1998 BTec National Diploma in Performing Arts: Distinction Achievements Shortlisted for the BFC portfolio review (2014) Shortlisted for LCF press show (2014) I-D Diversity Now! All Walks of Life competition selection (2014) Muuse.com & LCF collaboration competition finalist (2012) Shirt Of Their Back Charity competition finalist (2011) Work Experience Meadham Kirchhoff: May-Sep 2013 SORAPOL: Jun- Oct 2011 Browier Lewis Fashion PR: Jun- Oct 2009 Press http://instagram.com/p/l0PUaRuE1g/ http://www.artsthread.com/p/dtanner2/gallery/manage/id-diversity-now/edit-media?_wpnonce=8a42420806&gallery_id=46978 Past Employment Phantom Of The Opera, Dancer, Her Majestyâs Theatre, London (2005-2010) We Will Rock You, Dancer, Dominion Theatre, London (2004 - 2005) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dancer, The Palladium Theatre, London (2003-2004) Saturday Night Fever, Dancer, Cologne, Germany (2001-2004) WIzard of Oz, Dancer, Richmond Theatre (2003-2004) Ready Steady Dance, Dancer, UK Tour (2002-2003) Babes in Arms, Dancer, The New Theatre, Cardiff (2001-2002) West Side Story, Dancer, Haymarket Theatre, Leicester (2001-2002)