About Me

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about my work. 

Let me introduce myself...

I am originally from dorset, and recently finished a Ba in Fashion Design at Nottingham Trent University. During my studies I worked hard to gain experience to prepare me for the industry, which included: working alongside River Island's menswear design team, being part of the wardrobe team behind the scenes at ITV's Dancing on Ice, and a year of pattern cutting, sewing and assisting design for the UK’s largest independent designer, Paul Smith. 

Since graduating with a First Class degree, I set up my own tailoring and alterations business on the side from working at Livingstone Textiles Bridport advising customers on a range of textile products and services. 

I am now looking for work in a company where I can further my skills within the fashion industry, while being part of a team environment. 

LONDON GRADUATE FASHION WEEK

My final collection for university, entitled 'Overexposed' was selected for two shows at London Graduate Fashion Week 2025. First it was part of the Nottingham Trent University show and was then selected for the Debenhams x GFW commercial award show, which presented the top selection of 20 designers from participating universities. It was a pleasure to take part in these catwalk shows and I enjoyed being able to celebrate my work with firends, families and industry professionals.

PAUL SMITH

Over the two years I spent working for Paul Smith I gained a range of insight into the industry. My main roles during this time was pattern cutting and sewing but I also spent a lot of time assisting the grading team, and spent a week gaining experience with the design team in London. I started as an intern and progressed on to assisting upon completion of my placement year. I am grateful to everyone who helped me on my journey there, and felt welcomed into the Paul Smith family. 

As part of my machinist work, I took part in the 'worn in, not worn out' campaign, in which Paul Smith launched a repairs and alterations service for customers Paul Smith products. Below is my work's feature on their website, demonstrating how I repaired a vintage Paul Smith Jacket:

RIVER ISLAND

In 2023, I completed a work experience for the menswear design team at River Island headquarters in London. During my time with the team I made and presented trend and colour boards, developed concept ideas, made and ammended CADs, coordinated outfits for their lookbooks and attended fit meetings. I also spent time with branding and buying, testing out the new labels and tags due to be launched in stores across the UK. These two weeks were a great introduction how highstreet brands run their business, while giving me confidence working as part of a team in a large company.

ITV'S DANCING ON ICE

In 2023, I had the opportunity for some work experience at ITV's Dancing on Ice. I worked alongside the skilled wardrobe team to make and ammend costumes for both the professional and celebrity dancers on the show. I worked behind the scenes in the lead up to the show and then stood by to help with dressing and where necessary sewing in mics and securing costumes. It was such a fantastic experience to be part of the set and I enjoyed the challenge of being in a live TV environment.