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.