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Looking back at the Paul Smith exhibition we did was great inspiration for the layout of my plans for the Minories exhibition in November. As you can see in the image below, I had one mannequin, 12 draped samples, a concept statement and 4 portfolio boards. Looking back now the concept statement is too long,Continue reading “Paul Smith Exhibition- Review”

Today was really helpful as we went through the changes to the module guide, and exactly what we needed to do for PDP. Our presentations have been pushed back so we have more time to prepare, and we have decided our portfolio will act as our way of showing our work. We discussed our instagramContinue reading “Course Changes”

Due to the pandemic we have been unable to go ahead with our original plans to have a fashion show and our graduate show. This is very sad news, however I am not prepared to let it stop my work from being seen. As a group we have decided to start an Instagram account forContinue reading “How we can professionally display our work”

During this pandemic, I have finally decided to pursue a long time goal of mine, which is to launch a small swimwear business. My plan is to start small working just on instagram and depop, promoting my swimwear, and selling a few pieces. I have taken the plunge and launched my instagram account @fruitloopclothing andContinue reading “Starting my own small business”

An energetic, self-motivated and hard-working individual who thrives in new challenges and high-pressured environments. With previous experience working under pressure and the ability to multi-task, is done so with maturity and professionalism. I am strongly passionate about personal style influenced by street style on Instagram, as well as all things lilac.  My current work atContinue reading “Personal statement”

In my future plans, I highlighted an interest for completing a teaching qualification, as I have a huge interest in teaching college students. I would ideally specialise in fashion and textiles at college, or art. To become a teacher you have to complete a degree with a 2:2 or above, and then be accepted intoContinue reading “Teaching”

Throughout second and third year I have been in charge of the finances. I have gone about this in a very organised way, creating an excel spreadsheet to keep track of all our classes incomings and outgoings. I feel it was a good role for me to have as I am a very organised individualContinue reading “Finances”

During todays meeting with Gill we discussed how we think we could promote our work through the new working from home problem. We had some discussion, and decided that a group instagram would be the perfect way, as it is a collaborative platform where we can show images of our work, and connect with industryContinue reading “Promotion Discussions”

I have had a really positive response from my mentor during this quarantine and she has been really supportive. Although it is very difficult to fully engage, it is very similar to how we would have communicated before, through emails and direct messages. We have recently discussed how this situation will effect us, my universityContinue reading “Mentorship during quarantine”

Due to graduate Fashion Week being cancelled, some students have created an account to repost 2020 fashion students work. I contacted them directly and asked to be featured, and they did. This gave me a little bit of exposure and accounted to some new followers which is good. I am going to continue looking forContinue reading “Social Media Exposure”