TAYLOR STEWART fashion design
LAB COAT DRESS
objective
design, drape, and construct a dress
influence
lab coats and straight jackets; when doctor and patient collide
stretch cotton poplin 98% cotton, 2% elastane
silk organza 100% silk
poly crepe-back satin 75% acetate, 25% polyester
stove pipe collar invisible zipper
bust darts
armhole facing
top-applied ties
hand-pressed pleats
TAILORING
objective
design, pattern, and construct a coat using classic tailoring techniques
influence
actress and dancer Louise Brooks, a symbol for empowered women of the 1920s; reimagining the cocoon silhouette
herringbone coating 100% wool
charmeuse lining 100% polyester
shawl collar plush felt layer
welt pocket
hidden hook & eye
dolman sleeve
CHILDRENSWEAR
objective
create a “living doll” as a reflection of a time from my childhood
influence
exploring the woods near my home, curiously studying the winding creek bed, earthy underbellies of rocks, and leafy canopy
woven trim 100% polyester
lightweight linen blend 55% linen, 45% cotton
suiting 100% wool
back neck tape contrast binding
kanga pocket
invisible zipper
micro darts
HERCULES
objective influence
create an illustrated collection the western hercules beetle, an inhabitant of the arid american southwest; contrasts structured harmoniously
baby rib knit 94% cotton, 6% lycra
faux fur knit 80% acrylic, 20% polyester
raw denim 100% cotton
digitally printed neoprene 95% polyester, 5% spandex
wide rib knit 100% cotton
crinkled organza 100% silk
vegan suede 100% polyester
vegan leather 100% vinyl
TAYLOR STEWART 387 Probasco St Cincinnati, OH 45220
stewart9@mail.uc.edu
937-367-5864
WORK EXPERIENCE CARTER’S - MASS CHANNEL | Atlanta, GA January 2016 - April 2016 Child of Mine Design Intern | Full-Time Designed three sleepwear programs (one-piece, poly sets, cotton sets) for boys and girls, researched and contributed inspiration in collaborative meetings with artists to concept new ideas, presented proposed assortment to design directors, created and managed cross functional line sheets LA SENZA - L BRANDS | Columbus, OH May 2015 - August 2015 Diva Glam and Sexy Sleep Design Intern | Full-Time Created and updated CAD tech sketches for the bra and sleepwear teams, compiled mood and concept inspiration, created design intent forms for sample vendors, constructed bra cup mock-ups CHROMAT | Brooklyn, NY September 2014 - December 2014 Production and Design Intern | Full-Time Constructed made-to-order cage pieces for customers and stockists, collaborated in design discussions and decisions, sketched and sampled for the upcoming season, sourced in the fashion district, worked with samplemakers, production managers, and stylists GARAN, INC | New York, NY January 2014 - May 2014 Infant/Toddler Boys Design Intern | Full-Time Researched competitive markets and compiled comparative reports, performed competitive and trend shopping, assembled color cards and detail tags for samples, organized sample closets, assembled presentation boards
EDUCATION University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning B.S. Fashion Design | Class of 2017 GPA 3.78, Dean’s List 6/6 Semesters
SKILLS Design | Ideation, Illustration, Trend Forecasting, Technical Flats, Flat Patterning, Draping, Garment Construction, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, Kaledo Print, Knit, and Weave Work Ethic | Organized, Focused, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Time Management, Creativity, Curiosity, Enthusiasm
ACTIVITIES Fashion Design Student Association | DAAP Discuss the fashion world, branding oneself Photo/Video Shoot Assistant | CHROMAT Supported photographers and aided models Pop-Up Shop Stylist | CHROMAT Helped run the pop-up store front in SoHo
THANK YOU |
for your time and consideration