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BA (Hons) Fashion Contour
PRESS RELEASE VIA is a conceptual brand taken from the first Name of the London based designer â Olivia. The brand represents a clean, bold and modern approach to lingerie design which has been taken to produce a collection reflecting the initial inspiration found at the Palm House in Kew Gardens. These wonderfully magnificent, ornate glass and iron structures play host to specimens from such extreme places of the earth in an otherwise inhospitable environment (London), with only a sheet of glass to enable their survival. The fact these structures dictate such vital aspects of the plantsâ lives such as growth and fertility is also of paramount importance to the concept. Using fabrics such as natural cottons and silks, contrasted with man made transparent PU and latex, these fabrics illustrate this odd relationship between the glasshouse and the breath-taking array of fauna encased within; something natural, organic and magical encased in a body of man made structured work draws parallels to the shapewear produced here, very much like encasing the female body within such garments. Shapes reflect a vintage feel with non-padded full, 3-piece cups and high waisted pants. I am a Lingerie Designer with experience in various design fields ranging from embroidery to branding. In addition, I have a personal interest in graphic design, illustration, interior /spatial design and textiles. Iâm a versatile designer who is always on the hunt for new ideas, different solutions and innovative techniques to carry out any design challenges. EXPERIENCE VPL | Studio Design Assistant | NY, USA | 06/12->09/12 Olivia Von Halle | Studio Design Assistant | LDN, UK | 01/12->03/12 Lingerie Collective | Studio Assistant | 10/11->01/12 CONTACT E: oliviambates@gmail.com T: +447791296527 http://pinterest.com/oliviabates/
