PORTFOLIO
nayanakodesia@gmail.com
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT ( YEAR 3 )
DESIGN INSPIRATION The proposed collection is inspired by the idea of self-identity and unveiling the different layers of personality. It focuses on understanding psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, and dementia with relation to a normal brain. The key source of inspiration is derived from scientific brain scans of people suffering from the listed disorders juxtaposed with artworks by Susan Aldworth, that have interpreted these disorders from an artistic prospective.
NAME- Jill Sinclair
AGE- 40 Years
OCCUPATION - Managing Director at a tourism strategy firm.
PERSONAL STYLE - Describes her style as casual chic. She likes to invest in unique clothing that she can dress up or down.
FAVOURITE SHOPPING DESTINATIONS- Small Boutiques like ‘Feathers’, that understand her personal style and needs. Department stores like Selfridges and Harrods.
WHILE SHOPPING, LIKES TO LOOK FOR – Good quality fabrics, garment fit as well as the story behind it.
ACTIVITIES IN SPARE TIME – Travelling/ Attending fashion shows/ visiting art galleries and going for the opera.
INSPIRATIONAL STYLE ICON- Isabella Mirant
SKI RT-BCK
SKI RT-FRT
BODICE-F RT BODICE-BCK
Reduction in shoulder height
Toile 1
Toile 2 draft
Reduction in panel size
Change in back design. Due to the unsucsessful nature of toile
BODICE-BCK
BODICE-F RT
BODICE-BCK
BODICE-F RT
Toile 2
Toile 1 draft
NAYANA KODESIA nayanakodesia@gmail.com
Champagne silk satin fused
Beading with transparent pipe beads
Cream silk satin fused
Beading with small cream beads
Beading with small cream beads (scattered)
Peach silk satin fused
Beading with transparent pipe beads
Cream silk satin fused Beading with peach small pipe beads
Champagne silk satin fused Brown double satin duchess
Champagne silk satin fused Beading with transparent pipe beads
Cream silk satin fused Peach silk satin fused
Beading with transparent pipe beads
Champagne silk satin fused Cream silk satin fused Beading with silver long pipe bead
Peach silk satin fused Silver silk satin fused Beading with silver short pipe bead
Brown double satin duchess
Beading with transparent pipe beads
Champagne silk satin fused
Champagne gazar
Cream silk satin fused
Champagne silk satin fused
Peach silk satin fused
Beading with silver short pipe bead
Beading with silver short pipe bead
Cream silk satin fused Pink silk satin fused Beading with small peach beads
Champagne silk satin fused Brown double satin duchess
Beading with silver short pipe bead
Cream silk satin fused Cream gazar Beading with transparent bead small pipe
Cream silk satin fused Champagne silk satin fused
RIVER ISLAND PROJECT ( YEAR 2 ) The 2nd year Industry collaboration project was with River Island. Two iconic figures of Andy Warhol’s ‘factory’ in the 1960’s; Nico and Edie Sedgwick have inspired this mini collection. The silhouette of the ready to wear collection was inspired by the juxtaposition of there opposite yet distinct styles. The print inspiration has been derived by the artworks of Alan Aldridge.
LDNY PROJECT ( YEAR 2 )
As a part of my second year industry project, I did a project for the LDNY Foundation. The collection is an amalgamation of the structured and fluid silhouettes with a focus on intricate traditional Indian embroidery and beadwork techniques, brought together to create a modern and unique style. I was the overall womenswear winner of the completion form London College of Fashion. The collection was showcased in a fashion show at the United Nations in New York and in London. The collection is due to be retailed at Liberty in July 2015.
DESIGN INSPIRATION The collection has been inspired by the vibrant cities of New York and London in the 1920’s. The focus being the flamboyant New York flapper lifestyle depicted by Fitzgerald in his book ‘The Great Gatsby’ juxtaposed with the tailored London look of the Famous 20’s character ‘Sherlock Homes’. The layered fringe like dresses and the geometric embellishments combined with structured silhouettes derived from the manufacturing patterns of a classic tailored suit from London’s Savile Row, served a key inspirations. The layered use of silk chiffon and embroidered structured fabrics together attempt to capture the two distinctive looks of the 1920’s.
PRESS
Nayana Kodesia S/S 2016 Look featured on Glamor Magazine’s Website.
June Sarpong wearing Nayana Kodesia while hosting the WIE Awards.
Nayana Kodesia S/S 2016 Look featured on Vouge.com
Nayana Kodesia’s garments for LDNY showcased in Liberty’s Window from 20th July 2015- 3rd August 2015