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Arris Arris Gregory Gregory Portfolio
Arris Gregory 513 208 5723 ar r isg re gor y @ g mai l.c om
E du cation University of Cincinnati, DAAP Class of 2015 Major in Fashion Design: Product Development
EXP E R I E NC E
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Simply She, San Francisco,CA Com p uter Design Intern May 2013-Aug. 2013 Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Kaledo- Print and Pattern Responsible for creating trend forecasts and garment development for our Fall 2014 collection. Design input on updating current styles and Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. developing new styles. Preparing tech packets for use with overseas vendors, creating new graphics and patterns, and preparing for key D ES I G N account meetings. Trend and Color Forecasting, Fashion Illustration, Technical Flats, AĂŠropostale, New York,NY Brand Analysis, and Concept Boards. Women's Woven's Design Intern Sept.2012-Dec.2012 perfor m a nce Maintained line sheets and sample records. Trend and competitive research. Design development on new styles and details. Passionate, Self-Motivated, Leader, Creative Problem Solving, Multitasking, Hard Working, and Forward Thinking. Simply She, San Francisco,CA Production Intern Mar. 2012-June 2012 Managed production sample records. Coordinated visuals for internal and client meetings. Prepared seasonal samples sent to retail clients. AWA RDS & SO C I ET I ES Designer Shoe Warehouse, Cincinnati,OH Sales Associate Sept. 2013-Present Responsibilities include matching new styles with customers needs in order to give them the best match for their needs.
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation 2011-Present Awarded the McCall Educational Fund Scholarship Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Member Since December 2011 Fashion Design Student Association, Vice President 2013
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"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau
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Portfolio wORK
iconic. CLASSIC. EFFORTLESS COOL. INNOVATIVE. AMERICAN.
Revi's by levi's O bj e c t ive : C ho os e a brand t hat you fe el ne e ds to b e re v ive d and e x pl ain w hy. C re ate e it her an extension or ne w l i ne for t hat brand. R e sp ons e : For my c ol le c t ion I s aw a ne e d for L e v i's to e x p and t he i r marke t s and t he ir pro duc t in order to re a ch a you nge r loya l t arge t .
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a company that has thrived by creating the blue jean and then constantly recreating what the blue jean means. a company that survives by VALUING COURAGE, INTEGRITY, EMPATHY,AND MOST IMPORTANTly ORIGINALITY. A COMPANY THAT VALUES QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. a brand that values giving back to better their world. A BRAND WITH An identity so strong you can notice their label anywhere. a brand that doesn't aim to simply clothe their consumer but instead to inspire them to fully live their lives ,and make strides to do better in their own environments. a brand like this is hard to find but not impossible. a brand like this is often referred to as LEVI'S.
CONCEPT
curve id in 2010 levi's added a new extension to their brand that was focused ,even more so than usual, on getting the perfect fitting jean for a woman. This new launch was the levi's curve id brand. a line which has the one and only goal of finding the perfect fit for womens denim. the curve id brand caters to women by offering an online quiz or in store measurements to find the perfect fit.
Creating an expansion of the curve id line by offering the current loyal customer fashion forward options without compromising fit or quality. while also helping this consumer to support a less impactful way for them to enjoy their fashion choices. also while giving them the chance to create new memories in their previously used garments or to purchase a new garment with the same impact.
Meet ZOOEY mEET ZOOEY A YOUNG PORTLANDER WHO is doublemajor in art and marketing with a love for the outdoors, thrift shopping, and music. she enjoys taking photos of everything in her day to day life and weathering them herself instead of using her instagram filters. along with her love of music comes a love concerts which she frequents. she travels through bonaroo, coachella, pickaton ,and musicfest. she travels not only for the music that she loves but also for the people. as photography is what she loves she also loves fashion and getting new ideas on how to refresh her look without breaking her bank. as a college student she values purchasing quality items that will last her for years or at least until she can afford more clothing. as she travels through life she is becoming more conscious about the world around her and worrying about her environment. she is obsessed with trying new things and feeling great about herself. she likes to be comfortable yet sexy no matter if she is going to a show, class, or the local farmers market so she lives her life in her levi's.
Revi's collection
FUN IN THE SUN BRALETTE AND SKIRT
DANCE DRESS PERFECT FOR DANCING, FLIRTATION ,AND ALL KINDS OF MUSIC. THIS DRESS HAS A GREAT FIT ON ANY BODY GIVING OFF A SEXY ALLURE.
THIS FLIRTY FUN OUTFIT IS GREAT FOR A SUNNY DAY IN THE PARK OR A NIGHT AT BONAROO.
60 SKUS
18 SKUS-BRALETTE 36 SKUS- SKIRT
COACHELLA DRESS
HIGH WAISTED FUN
THE PERFECT DRESS FOR ANY CONCERT. THIS DRESS HAS A PERFECTLY LIGHT LAYER OF COTTON ADN A FITTED DENIM BODICE.
THISHIGH WAISTED OUTFIT LOOKS GREAT AND IS AS FUN TO PLAY IN AS IT IS PLAYFUL.
30 SKUS 18 SKUS-BRALETTE 360 SKUS- SHORTS
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LA LA LOLLA SHORT SET THIS FUN RETRO OUTFIT IS GREAT FOR A DAY AT THE BEACH OR A HOT SUMMER DAY IN CHICAGO! LOOK GREAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE!
18 SKUS-BRALETTE 36 SKUS- SHORTS
MEET ELYSE
Elyse is a young woman on the prowl. She knows exactly what she wants and how she intends on getting it. After graduation she began working for a the Barker+DZP advertising agency. After falling in love with advertising, the people she worked with, and New York she saw the path she feels she was meant to take. She is passionate about her life and wants to have fun ,and she is also passionate about her job. Now after two years of working with Barker+DZP she has moved from an intern to assistant creative design to a creative designer. Her hard work has paid off ,however she is ready to pave the way to her next big feat As you can see Elyse is a confident, creative, young woman who knows exactly what she wants. When it comes to her clothing choices she wants nothing less than to convey her creativity and bubbly personality. She finds herself shopping for bright pops of color, cool prints, all while still trying to look professional and fresh. Elyse wants to stand out as a designer but still keep her professionalism.
print collection
O bj e c t ive : D e sig n a c ol le c t ion for Spr ing/ Sum mer 2 0 14 of fash i on te x t i le s t hat are imag inat ive ,and t hat a ls o d e monst rate s marke t awareness. R esp ons e : For my c ol le c t ion I was inspire d by t he f ac t t hat d e s i g n c an b e e x t re mely log ic a l v ie w of w hat is a e st he t ic a l ly b e aut if u l. Wh i le doing my t re nd re s e arch I found t hat we are draw n to b ot h t he c re ate d and natura l sy mme t r y t hat we are su r rou nd e d by.
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The palette
cOLLECTION: RATIONAL EDGE
Trend : The Escape Artist
EMULSIFY
O bj e c t ive : D e sig n a c ol le c t ion b as e d of f of a maj or s o c i a l t re nd. R esp ons e : For my c ol le c t ion I was inspire d by t he t re nd c ombi n i ng dr u gs and music . A t rend w hich has c u r re nt ly g row n f rom t he me re menton of d r ug s su ch as e c st as y w h ich is t he main fo c us of my col l e c t i on . My c ol le c t ion e x plore s t he br ig ht color and h i g hte ne d s e ns e s t hat one e x p e r iences t hroug h exc st as y. Howe ve r, my c ol le c t ion fo c us es on how to p o s it ively g at he r t he s e s ame e f fe c t s .
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Drugs and music are continually morphing into a single strand that is rich and bright in both color and sense stimualtion. Through the roaring sounds of the music and the outbursts of colors coming barreling though the bodies of the concert occupants. What are they all looking for? A way out. We are seeing a major trend in which people are continuing to try and find substances to better their lives. These euphoric drugs such as ecstasy are causing issues with it's users causing a false sense of a joyful reality. As the concert sceen begins to mesh hand in hand we are seeing a larger problem developing and more questions developing. The worry of the growth of our youth and their need to be medicated is not going anywhere.
Meet Sam, Sam like many other young 20 somethings enjoy going out and having a good time. Sma who used to be a pro at the EDM scenes ,but recently gave up after a breakup with her boyfriend Matt. She decided she didn't need to be a part of that crazy lifestyle or take the drugs but instead she needed to get back to who she really was. Sam decided to try and find natural ways to give her the same ecstasy feeling that she felt when she partied without injuring her body or giving her the blues afterwards. Even though Sam still loves to party she likes to still party ,as most people do. Sam knows that for her health and sanity she needs to take it a bit lighter. Getting back to her old lifestyle is going to be a change but with the Euphoric clothing line she can still be her same fun loving self and get a natural feeling of excstasy through what she wears.
The vivid colors. The intoxication of scents. The blazing lights. The exiliration of touch. The revival of all senses. The saturation of life. The lust of life. The fade back into the darkness. The loss of freedom. The return of reality.
E C S TAS Y
thE PALETTES T hou g h c ol or is a maj or fo c us for a l l col le c t ions for t h is sp e c i f i c c ol le c t ion I wante d to not on ly fo c us on br i g ht c ol ors but a ls o a sp e c if ic s cent p a lette in ord e r to natura l ly br ig hte n t he mo o ds of t he we are r. By c ombin ing t he t wo asp e c t s of color and s c ent we t r y to b e tte r match t he s e ns at iona l ly br ig ht fe eli ng t hat e c st as y wou ld g ive to t he us er.
For our first scent palette we are going to focus on four main scents. Lavendar, Eucalyptus, Lemon ,and Gardenia are scents that can impose many different feelings for their users. Lemon promotes concentation and also has clarifying properties but more importantly allows the user to have a fresh clarity. Lavendar which has calming properties and help control emotional stress. Eucalyptus which helps to clear the mind and also improves concentration. And our final addition to our scent line is Geranium which lifts the spirit of the user. As for our future look for more adventurous scent palettes as we progress.
SCENT PALETTE
The Collection
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previous works Alternative textiles O bj e c t ive: D es i g n a g ar ment cre ate d out of a a lter nat ive tex t i l e t hat c an not b e p ap er or fabr i c b as e d. R esp ons e: For my a lter nat ive tex t i l e s proj e c t I de ci de d t hat I wante d to dis cover a tex t i l e t hat is us e d by many but has ne ver b e en us e d for fashi on . I de c i d e d to cre ate a 1 9 5 0 's i nspi re d b elte d dre ss made compl etely of yo g a mat s .
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RED DRESS O bj e c t ive : D e s i g n a dre ss for t he Amer ic an R e d He ar t Ass o c i at ion ' s f ash ion show.
O bj e c t ive : D e s i g n a ch i l d ' s g ar r me nt b as e d of f of your f avor ite ch i l d re n' s b o ok .
R esp ons e : For my re d dre ss proj e c t I w as i nspi re d by t he 1 9 5 0 ' s mov ie B or n Yesterd ay. T he g l amou rs st y le and simple b e aut y ye t l a ck of e t ique tte of Judy Holid ay' s char a c te r c omple tely c apt ivate d me , and he r ju x t ap osit ion to C ar y Grant didn ' t hu r t e it he r. I was inspire d by he r char ac ter 's e nd e avor to b e t he p e r fe c t c ombinat i on of el e ganc e and s e duc t ion .
R e sp ons e : I d e c i d e d to d o my c ur re nt f avor ite ch i l d re n' s b o ok " Oh , t he Pl a c e s You' l l G o " .T h is b o ok is i nspi r i ng to me b e c aus e it re m i nds you to a lw ay s fol l ow your d re ms t h roug h f ai lure s .
Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you. And when things start to happen, don't worry. Don't stew. Just go right along. You'll start happening too.
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OH! THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!
illustrations O bj e c t ive : C re ate a c ol le c t ion b as e d of f of an arch ite c t w ho inspi re s you. R esp ons e : For my proj e c t I d e cid e d to fo c us on Z a ha Hadid. Sh ie is an Ir a qi b or n arh ite c t w ho has a p ass i on for organ ic for ms , and is a ls o an i nspirat ion as a woman . She w as r an ke d as t he 4 2 nd mo st i nf lu e nt i a l p e rs on in t he worl d i n 2012 and was t he f irst woman to w i n t he pr it z ke r arch ite c tu re pr i ze.
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Thank you !
Arris Gregory 513) 208-5723 arrisgregory@gmail.com