BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Surface Textiles
Zoe is a London based textile designer for fashion and accessories, specialising in embroidered textiles for both Menswear and Womenswear. Zoe flourishes in a creative environment and is constantly engaging in opportunities to expand and enhance an innate artistic flair. An attraction to decoration and a strong awareness of colour and aesthetics, stem from Zoe's intrinsic desire to enhance and develop a naive-leaning style, drawing on aspects of global cultures both old and new. In particular, Zoe is extremely passionate about colour, constantly seeking inspiration in order to manipulate and embellish a wide range of vibrant and exuberant textile materials. Zoe's recent textile collection is based on 60s nostalgia and children's artwork. It aims to regenerate fabric surfaces that are innovative and intense, through her play with beautiful hues of metallic, vibrant colours and bold shape. LCF womenswear student Man Yim and Zoe, have recently collaborated for their FMP photoshoot. Man Yin's collection drew on gypsy culture, also incorporating sequin textiles. Man Yim contact:http://showtime.arts.ac.uk/manhinyim Zoe has also recently collaborated with LCF menswear student Brogan Toyn, and developed textiles as part of Brogans fmp concept "Jamaican Me Crazy". Brogan Toyn contact:http://showtime.arts.ac.uk/BroganToyn Specialist Skills: Hand embroidery: advanced level Embroidery Machines: Domestic, Irish; Cornelli, Tenaka Press and CAD embroidery. Laser cutter Knit: Handknitting: intermediate level Industrial knitting machine: intermediate level. Print: Screen Printing Heat Press Digital printing Sublimation printing Garment design: Pattern cutting: beginnersâ level Fabric sourcing Fashion Illustration Computer Skills Competent user of the following: Microsoft Word; Photoshop; Illustrator; Wilcom software for CAD embroidery; Colour Matters software and ApS Ethos software. Previous employment: Chalayan July 2012-Aug 2012 Production assistant Swarovski creative fashion event February 2012 ⢠Helping to promote Simon Glazinâs fashion blog. ⢠Customising and embroidering clothing for celebrity guests. Sophia Couture Dec 2011- Jan 2012 Ethical and sustainable bridal wear, hats and accessories. Avon June - Sep 2010 Representative of body care products Community Volunteer work June - Sep 2008 Within Hale, Cheshire Contact tel:07967725670/ 01619049887 Email z.sterling1@arts.ac.uk