BIBLIOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL FASHION AND TEXTILE PROCESS - EMILY IVES

BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR FMP

PRIMARY RESEARCH

• Own leather jackets/ denim jackets
• Own jewellery 
• Own biker wear
• Own motorbike

• NEC Motorcycle Show Live
• The Bike Shed London 
• Copdock motorcycle show
• Krazy horse 

SECONDARY RESEARCH

• http://www.hellsangelslondon.com/
• Witt-Paul, A, Crouch, M (2011) ‘Fashion and Philosophical Deconstruction: A Fashion in-Deconstruction’ in Fashion Forward
• Gunn, D (2015) ‘The Vintage Showroom: An Archive of Menswear
• ‘Sons of Anarchy’ TV series 
• Thompson, H (1966) ‘Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga: A Strange and Terrible Saga’

TREND RESEARCH

• WGSN: The Denim Jacket SS18
• WGSN: Womenswear AW 18/19 Future Trends

WORK OF OTHERS 

• Craig Green SS17 http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/craig-green
• Alexander McQueen SS17 http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-ready-to-wear/alexander-mcqueen
• Christopher Shannon SS17 http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/christopher-shannon
• Coach SS17 http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/22695/9/coach-ss17
• Aganovich AW16 http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/autumn-winter-2016-ready-to-wear/aganovich/collection
• Anne Demeulemeester SS17 http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-ready-to-wear/ann-demeulemeester
• Viktor and Rolf AW16 http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2016-couture/viktor-rolf
• Rodarte SS17 http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-ready-to-wear/rodarte

TECHINAL 

• Gill, A (1998) ’Deconstruction Fashion: The Making of Unfinished, Decomposing and Re-Assembled Clothes’. Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture
• Kiisel K. (2013). ‘Draping’. Laurence King
• Prendergast, J. (2014) Sewing Techniques, London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 
• Fischer A. (2009). Construction. ava 

MARKET RESEARCH

• Liberty London: Elizabeth Ilsley 
• Dover Street market
• The Bike Shed London http://thebikeshed.cc/
• Vetements x Levi’s 

CAREER GOALS

FUTURE CAREER DIRECTION

• My future career direction is varied. I intend to work for a few months to earn and save some money, while searching for jobs in my chosen area. Ideally, and linking on from my FMP, I would like to start my own business within the lingerie field. I have always been interested in lingerie, and I feel it would be the next step forward developing from my collection. I would very much like to work for myself, I am self  motivated and strive for success. It would be a challenge but one I am prepared to tackle.
• Another direction I would interested in is styling or trend forecasting. I feel throughout the course I have a keen eye for up and coming trends, and it is something I feel passionate about.
• New designers will be an exciting opportunity, it may open doors to careers I hadn't even thought about, or internships. I am keeping an open mind. 

HOW TO ACHIEVE FUTURE CAREER GOALS

Starting a new business would take time, money and dedication. There are business grants/loans available, such as the Essex Growth programme http://www.nwes.org.uk/contracts/business-grant-support-in-essex/. Backed by the European Regional Development Fund, the Essex Growth Programme helps individuals establish new businesses and helps existing businesses to grow through an unrivalled package of business support. Confidential and impartial advice and support through a qualified team of business advisors

Guidance in formulating a solid business plan and financial forecasts

Discretionary capital grant-based support

Access to related programmes for further capital asset purchases and start-up costs

This scheme would be really helpful in setting up a business, it would include all the relevant information and support as well as a start up grant. Other useful things to consider before setting up a business would be business and management courses. There are many different courses available, some online, some short courses. www.openstudycollege.com/business_courses.html this site has many courses to consider, such as ‘starting your own business’ at level 3, which is broken down into monthly payments. These could be done in conjunction with working, so I can still earn money while studying

Starting my business, I would probably start with an online store. But its not jets about creating the business, marketing and advertising is a huge part of it-  I will need to push the company and get people talking about it. Instagram is a great way of getting the word out, and a link can be included in the bio to the shop, encouraging people to like, follow, share and buy. 

As I would be based online, I wouldn't necessarily have to relocate,  could work from home and travel when needed.

To make my business individual, I need to stay true to myself. I will cater to the target market but still with my take and style, following trends but in a unique way.

• http://www.fashionworkie.com/internships-work-placements
• https://fashionunited.uk/fashion-jobs/internships
• https://www.indeed.co.uk/Fashion-Internship-jobs-in-London

CV

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Planning for these upcoming exhibitions is important to give the best possible outcome. They will be opportunities to promote my work, hopefully gaining industry contacts and possible career paths. So it is important to show my work off with an interesting and well thought out display- something that will catch eyes, make my work remembered.

From putting up my pre collection show and the Nicole Abbot award for Paul smith, that has given me valuable knowledge into what I can expect when setting up the degree shows.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

INSTAGRAM – WORK/INSPIRATION ACCOUNT

ARTSTHREAD – UPLOAD PORTFOLIO, KEEP UP TO DATE WITH PORTFOLIO STANDARD

LINKEDIN – BUILD NETWORK, PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY

Social networking is a really important way of showing your work and skills to the outside world. The platform it gives enables many people to see the work, from all over the world. I have created accounts purely based for my professional career, to showcase my work and skills for future careers. 

Instagram is great for inspiration and posting pictures of projects and work. Although opportunities may be less common, it allows an appreciation base to form.

Artsthread is a great way of getting you portfolio and skills out into the world. Portfolios can be uploaded for potential employers, universities and students to see. It is also good to keep up to date with portfolio standards and styles.

Linkedin is a perfect platform to sell yourself and your skills. You are able to build a network and a professional identity, key to potential employer. It also allows me to apply for jobs focused in my area.

COMPETITIONS 2016-2017

COMPETITIONS 2016-2017

FAD MISSONI- Picked to submit portfolio

PAUL SMITH NICOLE ABBOT AWARD – Picked to display pre-collection

Although I wasn’t successful in these competitions, they gave me an insight into what was expected at industry standard. With the FAD competition, I was working to a brief that many universities were competing in, so the standard was high. It made me really consider the layout of my portfolio, helping me when it came to my pre-collection and FMP to make sure it was exciting and original. The Nicole Abbot award allowed me to set up an exhibition and understand what it takes to set one up. I didn’t really have an idea of what I wanted my space to look like, so it made see how much planning and preparation is needed to pull off a successful exhibition.

MENTOR

ELIN NEWLAND

POSITION : Designer, Womenswear Tailoring

BRAND : M&S

RESPONSIBILITIES : Each season we look at the emerging trends and interpret them to suit our customer. As a designer it is my job to understand the key items, as well as the looks and silhouettes, and develop appropriate and desirable products for my department. Being in retail you have to be adaptable, know your customer and of course keep up to date with what's new. 

CAREER PATH : My career path has been varied to be honest! I graduated in 2012 having done a few work experience placements. After I graduated I interned with various companies including a young womens brand and swimwear. Initially I wasn't sure if I wanted to be a product designer, gaining industry experience in different companies really opened my eyes to all the different jobs you can do. From there I got a job with a Danish womenswear brand and from there to M&S.