Katherine Blake Po r t f o l i o 2017
Contents About Final Major Project Designs S/S 18 External Client Project Surfwear S/S18 Cabinet of Curiosities Technical Work Experience Achievements
CORSETRY
BIO K a t h e r i n e i s a h a r d w o r k i n g, c r e a t i v e individual who has been Designing L i n g e r i e, s w i m a n d s p o r t s w e a r i n C h i n a Fo r 7 M o n t h s. T h r o u g h o u t h e r d e g r e e she has focused on technical and c r e a t i v e a s p e c t s a r o u n d l i n g e r i e, w h i l s t she feels her work experience opportunities with different design companies have strengthened her u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e i n d u s t r y. Her unique course has enabled her to specialise in intimate apparel, swimwear and c o r s e t r y, w h i l s t s h e c o n s t a n t l y h a s a v a s t enthusiasm for designing and i l l u s t r a t i n g. H e r s t r e n g t h s l i e p r i m a r i l y w i t h C A D, c r e a t i v e design, technical design, illustration, pattern cutting (including Lectra Modaris), construction and design development.
PHILOSOPHY Fo c u s i n g o n i n t r i c a t e d e t a i l a n d t e c h n i c a l d e s i g n s, h e r w o r k h a s u n i q u e characteristics that shows her passion t o w a r d s c r e a t i n g f a s h i o n f o r w a r d p i e c e s, which stand aside from o t h e r s.
CONSTRUCTION
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT S/S 17
SILVESTRIS This collection was inspired by the natural woodland and scenery specifically inside the Peak District. Each garment is adorned with delicate beading making each outfit sparkle. Metal garments are used to make a statement and act as a canvas to present beautiful beaded appliquĂŠ.
Technical Flats A range of CAD skills are required in order to create the desired effect. Illustrator has been used to create a diverse range of designs, showing not only the colours and style of the garments, but also the seams and stitch detail. Photoshop and hand drawn images are combined together to create fashion illustrations.
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT S/S 17 SILVESTRIS
This illustration combines hand drawing with photoshop and illustrator skills. This way of illustrating enables the drawing to come to life, appearing realistic.
Katherine Blake Final Collection
S I LV E S T R I S
Spring/Summer 2017
S I LV E S T R I S
Spring/Summer 2017
Recognition Below are articles that my work has been featured in this past year. My garments have been featured in Underlines Magazine, while my Final Major Project was featured in Lingerie Insight. My Final collection was also featured on the Vogue Website.
Designs SS18 This swimwear set (far left) follows the trends for S/S18. The delicate guipure gives the set a vintage lingerie feel with on trend cross over back detail. To the left is a lingerie set which focuses on contrasting colours and effective embroidered mesh. The quarter cup used in this bra has extra padding, therefore giving the wearer more volume .
Below is a bra made entirely out of a strong light mesh with detailed flower embroidery. The wire used in this garment is known as a rocker wire and is attached in the centre.
The front fastening bra above allows geometric guipure to be displayed effectively. The unusual cross over back is innovative and new, while the sling compliments the front.
Designs SS18
For SS 18 we see large scale embroidery in bright tropical colours, while applique and motifs are eyecatching and contrasting.
Simple shades of nude are popular and can be used to match or contrast with skin tones. Geometric strapping on sportswear is used for extra support as well as appearing aestetically pleasing.
Designs
SS18
These swim designs focus on SS18 trends. Decorative tassels and playful colours make swimwear appear fun and young. Using lace blurs the lines between lingerie and swim making deigns innovative and fashion forward.
Gossard
External Client Project S/S17
Gossard
External Client Project Underlines Magazine Photoshoot (far right).
Specification Sheets Gossard External Client Project
Gossard Brief
Modaris & Grading
Gossard 34B MS20 Cup Grade
The Brief which I designed to the left has been graded from its core size Medium, to Small, Large and Extra Large. Each seam on the pattern has been measured and a measurement chart has been created, alongside a Variant Chart stating the fabric, supplier and name of each pattern.
Surfwear S/S 18 These surfwear pieces designed for spring summer 18 focus on young exciting colours, making the designs fasion forward and innovative. New elastics and sports meshes are in bright, eyecatching colours with bold zips and cut out details.
Contrasting colours, bright elastics and layered fabrics are used to create fashion forward, sports garments for S/S 18.
Cabinet of Curiosities Photoshop and hand drawings are combined together to create detailed prints inspired by nature. Earthly tones are used such as browns and yellows and heavy embellishment is used to make an impact.
Technical
These two pages include examples of specification sheets for one of my lingerie garments. Far left is a detailed measurement chart and to its right you can see a sketch of the garment, with clear construction methods. Above states the fabrics and components used in the garment, alongside the size and where they will be placed. You are also informed about the supplier and article number as this is important information for further production.
Wo r k E x p e r i e n c e Lingerie, Swimwear & Sportswear Designer PD Clothing & Textiles, Zhongshan China October 2016 - April 2017 Working with external clients and customers designing to their specific needs and meeting set deadlines. Ensuring a detailed follow up with external partners, customers and collateral departments to succeed into launching a project/range. Following up and improve working process to highlight potential risks linked to any new design put into work. Having the disciplines of design, creation and organisation/planning with good knowledge of the industry. Assisting the senior designer/design manager by offering good creative skills, technical knowledge and innovative concepts. Internship Tutti Rouge September 2015 Used experienced bra fitting knowledge to inform customers on garments suited to them. This increased the sales of garment, resulting in a successful profit being made. Internship Fleur Of England July 2015 Assisted in managing the day-to-day activities helping senior designer and design manager to succeed the objectives assigned by the head of design. Internship Cotswold Collections June 2014 Stimulated complex discussions within meetings which regarded styling of the garments included in next seasons magazine.
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Ac h i e v e m e n t s Boux Avenue at GFW - 07/06/2016 The Boux Avenue Design Team awarded my garment Second Place in the Lingerie and Swimwear Competition at Graduate Fashion Week. L ondon Catwalk, C onvent Gardens - June 13th 2016 My Final Major Project collection was selected by a panel of judges to be on the London Catwalk in Convent Gardens. This resulted in my collection being featured on the VOGUE website. V&A - April 2016 My FMP garment was selected to be presented at an event held at the V&A in London which included an audience of 200+ people. Sand Film Studios - 14/04/2016 My FMP garment was selected to be featured and exhibited at Brian May and Denis Pellerin book opening at Sand Film Studios in London. Gossard Glamourzonian Project - Januar y 2016 My garment qualified as one of the finalist pieces for our third year external client project. Gossard Glamourzonian Project -Highly Commended - Februar y 2016 The Gossard design team highly commended my garment for the strongest luxur y lingerie set. MODA Trade Show - Februar y 2016 My Garment was selected to be exhibited at the MODA Trade show in Birmingham. Underlines Magazine Photo Shoot - Januar y 2016 The Three garments which I designed and created for my Gossard External Client project were selected for a photo shoot. These photos appeared in Underlines Magazine. LEPEL Black L abel - Finalist This project included creating a trend book for a luxur y A/W 17/18 collection with Lepel. My book was inclusive of two subtrends which explored fabrics trims and colours alongside predicted shapes and styles of lingerie for A/W17/18.