BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Surface Textiles
A London based Textile Design student, specializing in embroidery and the manipulation of fabrics and incorporation of mixed media to form unusual and innovative materials. Recent collections have focused particularly on experimentation with Latex and its use as both an embellishment material and as a base fabric. I am fascinated by both the unusual and by traditional craft. My influences derive from multiple sources, including memory, the world and people around me, music, moments in time, decades of the past, form and light. These are explored and then refined through experimentation with the application of various media to a base textile. making statement pieces in classic shapes using traditional methods of construction with new contemporary materials. NOSTALGIA JUNKY 2013 A collection based upon the exuberance and creative attitudes of the 1970's focusing on the juxtaposition of glamour and decadence whilst promoting the contemporary need for sustainability. Conveyed through the imagery inspired by the lyrics of Led Zeppelin's internationally acclaimed rock ballad 'Stairway to Heaven'. The collection is based on an exploration and celebration of glorious flamboyancy and attitude as well as the avoidance of a throwaway culture. It aims to promote individuality and a more creative attitude in times of economic and social uncertainty, with the use of usually discarded materials or found objects and up-cycling them and combining them with top quality natural base fabrics; various weights of silk, Indian cotton, leather and suede and latex itself to create something beautiful, wearable and new. Currently my portfolio focuses on textiles for Womenswear. Future ambitions include designing for both Menswear and accessories while continuing to refine my existing working practices. Work Experience to date - HOLLY FULTON June â July 2012 Studio Intern â assisting with production - LAURA CATHCART MILLINERYâ 26th March âMAY 2012; Role will include assisting Laura with production of her 2012 spring summer hat collection working with straw, as well as the blocking of patterns for Autumn Winter 2012, ultimately producing and decorating a hat. - LONDON FASHION WEEKEND - 2010 Working for Penelope Chilvers Shoe and Accessory designer for the 2010/11 autumn winter collection at the forefront of sales. - VOGUE HOUSE â January 2009 Worked under the direction of Charlotte Pilcher as a runner for the HALSTON fall 2009 video for New York Fashion week with Dree Hemingway. Assisting with care of clothes and models on set and dealing with returns after the shoot. - BLINK PRODUCTIONS- 2009 January- March, 2006 June Worked as a runner for David Wilson's video shoot for Moray McLaren â We Got Time (Winner of Best Budget Video Rock,Indie,Alternative at UK MVAs 2009) and full time as an in house runner in charge of researching sourcing and collecting materials, making up show reels, props and presentation boards. - LULU GUINNESS - July 2006 Working with the creative team in setting up and designing a youthful jewellery line. Sitting in on design meetings. Gained invaluable insight into design and decision making process. Other Achievements: Selected as a participant for the Clothes Show Live 2013 âBright Young Thingsâ Campaign Contact Information: e.dangerfield1@fashion.arts.ac.uk emeralddangerfield@hotmail.com Mobile 07725641488