kasey nease
FASHION DESIGN : DESIGN TRACK THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, ART AND PLANNING
7472 Polo Springs Ct. Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 288-4887 neaseke@mail.uc.edu
kasey
nease education:
7472 Polo Springs Ct. Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 288-4887 neaseke@mail.uc.edu
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning Fashion Design: Design Track class of 2014 current GPA of 3.21/4
work experience:
Participating in the Professional Practice Program, alternating quarters of classroom study with work in the field of Fashion or other Design fields
New York, New York | Full Time Design Intern (Sweaters and Dresses) | June 2011 to September 2011 assisting in the design process by creating and updating technical garment packages, constructing garment mock-ups, performing various office tasks, and illustrating technical garment flats.
AP and Honors Curriculum Classes class of 2009 graduating GPA of 3.6
College
Rallycats Club Fashion Design Student Association Intramural Soccer Club Deans List Honors 2009-2011
High School
Student Art Association LaSalle High School Theatre LaSalle High School Marching Band/ Orchestra McAuley High School JV/Varsity Track Team Honor Roll 2006-2009 Senior Girl Scout Honor
Columbus, OH | Full Time Design Intern (Women’s Woven Skirts) | January 2012 to March 2012 assisting in the design process by creating and updating technical garment packages, updating linesheets, constructing garment mock-ups, conducting fit sessions, and illustrating technical garment flats.
Aeropostale, INC.
McAuley High School
activities:
Abercrombie & Fitch
qualifications:
Design: Fashion Illustration, Design Construction, Pattern Drafting, Textiles, Technical Flat Drawing, Draping, Trend Forecasting
Computer: Adobe Software including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Flash; Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Business: Strong Leadership Skills, Works Well In Teams, Fast
Learner, Efficient and Productive Worker, Great Communication and Public Speaking Skills
references and portfolio available upon request.
bodywear
design
A BULLET AND A TARGET
ORIGINAL CONCEPT INSPIRED BY THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES AND THE SPORT SHOOTING. DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE COLORS, METALS, AND OTHER TEXTURES OF A REVOLVER HANDGUN. ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION: BLACK AND WHITE BODY FABRIC FROM 100% POLYESTER MEDIUM WEIGHT SPANDEX SIDE PANELING 100% POLYESTER STRETCH VINYL WITH PLASTIC MESH OVERLAY STRAPS CONSTRUCTED FROM 1/2” ELASTIC TAPING BUST CONTAINS SWIMWEAR BRA CUP INSERTS
accessory design
A BULLET AND A TARGET
ACCESSORY PIECE DESIGNED TO COMPLIMENT SPRING 2012 BODYWEAR FINAL. ORIGINAL CONCEPT INSPIRED BY THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES AND THE SPORT SHOOTING. NECKLACE CONSTRUCTED FROM VARIOUS CHAIN LINK WIDTHS AND DRILLED BULLET CASINGS
experimental design
JADED PERCEPTION
CONCEPT RELATING TO HUMAN EMOTION AND HOW WHATS COMPREHENSIBLE ON THE OUTSIDE IS OFTEN VASTLY DIFFERENT FROM THE EMOTIONS ONE IS TRULY FEELING ON THE INSIDE. STENCILING INSPIRED BY THE GRAFFITI ART OF MILES MCGREGGOR. DRESS CONSTRUCTION: BODY FROM 100% POLYURETHANE PLASTIC BLACKBOARD FABRIC. UNDERSKIRT FROM 100% POLYESTER STRETCH VELVET. INTERIOR 100% POLYESTER ORGANZA AND 100% NYLON TULLE. 18” INVISIBLE ZIPPER CLOSURE AT CF (BODY AND UNDERSKIRT) METAL GROMMETS AND ROPE AT CB CLOSURE
the red dress CYBER SEX
project
INSPIRED BY THE SEXUALITY OF WOMEN, THE POWER OF THIS IN TANDEM WITH THE COLOR RED, AND THE MARKET TREND OF FUTURISTIC FASHION. DRESS CONSTRUCTION: BODY FROM 100% POLYESTER COSTUME SATIN. STRUCTURE ACHIEVED WITH HEAVIEST WEIGHT FUSIBLE INTERFACING. 12” INVISIBLE ZIPPER CLOSURE AT CB.
* *THIS GARMENT WAS FEATURED IN THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S “GO RED FOR WOMEN!” SPRING FASHION SHOW IN MAY 2011.
summer quarter 2012
THE ELECTRIC YOUTH
COLLECTION DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED OVER A PERIOD OF 7 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2012. INSPIRATION TAKEN FROM THE UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONICA MUSIC MOVEMENT, AND THE “RAVE” CULTURE THAT SURROUNDS THE GENRE. DESIGN CONCEPT INCLUDES THE CLEVER MIXING OF KNITS AND WOVENS IN SINGLE PIECES,. FABRICS ARE ALL MANIPULATED OR ALTERED IN SOME WAY, THUS MAKING THIS AN “EXPERIMENTAL” COLLECTION.
RE-CREATION OF A MASTER PROJECT: A GIAMBATTISTA VALI JACKET RECREATED ON THE FORM USING SATIN UPHOLSTERY FABRIC AND MEDIUM WEIGHT INTERFACING.
draping
knowledge
EXAMPLES DISPLAYING A KNOWLEDGE OF DRAPING AND CONSTRUCTION ON A DRESS FORM.
ALTERNATIVE TEXTILES PROJECT: AN ASYMMETRICAL DRESS DRAPED FROM PLASTIC SHELF LINER. EMBELLISHED WITH FAKE FLOWERS.
WEDDING DRESS PROJECT: AN UNCONVENTIONAL CORSET STYLE WEDDING STYLE DRESS DRAPED USING UPHOLSTRY FABRICS. SKIRT DRAPED ON THE BIAS.
FLATS ILLUSTRATED FOR A TREND BOOKLET INTENDED FOR “LEAGUE,” A PROPOSED DIVISION TO THE TOM FORD LABEL. FLATS SHOWCASING DESIGNS FOR THE FALL 2013 SEASON.
technical flat
illustration
TECHNICAL GARMENT FLATS CONSTRUCTED IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR.
FLATS ILLUSTRATED FOR THE ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT. FLATS SHOWCASING DESIGNS FOR THE FALL 2012 SEASON.
fashion LOCKDOWN
illustration
PRELIMINARY SKETCHES RENDERED IN PRISMACOLOR MARKER FROM FALL 2011 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN FINAL. CONCEPT RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS, PARTICULARLY SCHIZOPHRENIA, AND THE WAY IN WHICH ONE CAN BECOME “TRAPPED” IN HIS OR HER OWN SKIN.
fashion
illustration
DECO DEBONAIR
FROM THE FALL 2011 CFDA SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT, RENDERED IN MARKER AND CARANDACHE CRAYON. DESIGNS FOR A MENSWEAR COLLECTION BASED ON THE ART DECO MOVEMENT OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY.
water color
illustration
A WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATION OF A HEEL DESIGNED BY ANASTASIA RADEVICH, AND FOUR PERSONAL DESIGNS BASED LOOSELY OFF THE ORIGINAL.
fashion
photoshoot
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SAN DIEGO? GROUP PROJECT FOR INTRO TO CAD DESIGN SPRING OF 2012. PHOTOS PERSONALLY EDITED ON ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, DEMONSTRATING A MYSTERIOUS FASHION FIGURE CLOTHED IN RED ON THE RUN.
thank you ...
for your consideration.
FASHION IS NOT SOMETHING THAT EXISTS IN DRESSES. FASHION IS IN THE SKY, IN THE STREET, FASHION HAS TO DO WITH IDEAS, THE WAY WE LIVE, WHAT IS HAPPENING.” - COCO CHANEL