Not been on here for a long time, perhaps i get back involved...

It has been a very very busy 6 months for me, I am now working full time at Dare 2b - currently working through the kids skisport and freeski ranges for aw12. Soon to be starting SS13! I don't get much time to keep my blog updated with much text but I will begin to post some photos of whats in my head!

peace x

Sea & Sky - The Beginning

I am currently trying to build myself a portfolio which demonstrates my CAD abilities and market awareness. I am working on range building, understanding garment construction and improving my CAD work. I have decided to build a range for my own label, Sea & Sky.

With Sea & Sky I want to create a collection aimed at contemporary menswear, My brand draws inspiration from nautical influences and sophisticated fashioning of garments.

Below is a research board where I have highlighted details from the catwalk that I would like to adapt and use for my collection. I will post some design work and CAD drawings up soon!

Building 2 new collections, whilst working!

The most important thing for me at the minute is to build my portfolio with projects that show my CAD skills and my design ideas. I am currently working at Henri Lloyd, and in my own time I am designing 2 collections. I have posted some artwork sheets here which show off one of the projects I am working on. I have many sheets for this project, which include my designs and my concept sheets.... This is just a taster! This project has been created so that I can develop my skills in designing contemporary sportswear for men. I have developed my knowledge of construction, range building and fashion articulation. I decided to design this collection for UMBRO, a popular brand who have a history of sportswear, and who are currently valued for their tailored football merchandise.

Portfolio Sheets

Here are a couple of examples of some portfolio sheets I have been working on which clearly demonstrate my CAD skills and commercial awareness. I intend to build my portfolio using this same page structure.

Some of my favourite lookbooks!

www.lookbook.nu

Gorgeous Colours

Just been browsing the internet for colour for the forthcoming seasons and i found this palette which I think is fabulous! Great use of neutrals combined with a strong dash of colour.

A few bags..

I have recently been researching accessories, and I have discovered some bags online that I think are totally awesome! I love the leather straps and vintage impression of the hardware. They have a very military/naval look to them, which again, is inevitably going to be on trend over the coming seasons.

Scarborough Weekend

As soon as I hit my degree deadline and exhibited at New Designers 2010 (which I will discuss in a forthcoming post), I went on a weekend break to Scarborough - my favourite English seaside! I spent a lot of the Saturday up the pier and around the harbour and I took some really nice photographs...

Some of the photos I took could be used as great pieces of inspiration for nautical graphic tees, bold prints or colour combinations.

It's been a while..

I have not posted on here for a couple of months now because i have been very busy working at Henri Lloyd and enjoying the sun (what little of it there has been).

I plan to get my blog back on form again!! and I have promised myself to keep updating it with everything I am researching and trends that are catching my eye!

J

Henri Lloyd Placement

I begin work at Henri Lloyd on June 21st. I really can't wait to get there and learn so much about the industry! Should be a great few months.