Upstart Portfolio Clinic V&A South Kensington

Book on the day from 10:30am at National Art Library, Level 1 

The Mentors:

Thida Hawkins 
Speciality fashion design Course Lead: BA Fashion at Ravensbourne University London

PG Cert Innovative Pattern Cutting: UAL Central Saint Martins and BA Fashion: Manchester Metropolitan University graduate. Global experience working with brands in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Far East, specialising in print and collaborative projects. The hands-on adaptable approach includes fashion design and adjacent disciplines such as accessories, interiors, architecture, automotive, publications and charities.  

11:00–11:30
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14:30–15:00
@ravensbourneuk

Stuart Stockdale 
Fashion design & creative direction Senior Lecturer: BA (Hons) Fashion Design, Ravensbourne University London

MA Fashion: Royal College of Art and BA Fashion: Central Saint Martins graduate. Over 30 years’ international fashion industry experience at senior creative and consultancy level, art directing catwalk shows in Milan, London and Beijing. 

Practice combines industry and education, specialising in fashion design, creative direction, sustainability and industry-led learning, with an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary fashion and creative practice. 

11:00–11:30
11:30–12:00
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13:30–14:00
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14:30- 15:00
 @ravensbourneuk

Jane Bowler 
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design and Development at London College of Fashion, UAL 

Jane Bowler is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design and Development at London College of Fashion, UAL, with over 15 years of experience in higher education. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, she established a London-based fashion studio whose work was worn by artists including Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Little Mix, and featured in leading fashion publications. Alongside her design practice, Jane has delivered workshops and lectures internationally for organisations including the V&A Museum, Design Museum, and British Council. 

11:00–11:30
11:30–12:00
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12:30–13:00
14:00–14:30
14:30–15:00

@lcflondon_
 
 Ellie Carless 
Educator and pattern cutter who teaches on the Fashion Design and Development course at London College of Fashion, UAL

Ellie Carless is an educator and pattern cutter who teaches on the Fashion Design and Development course at London College of Fashion, UAL. Specialising in socially conscious, collaborative, and inclusive design practices, they have particular expertise in size-inclusive and gender-expansive pattern cutting. Alongside teaching, Ellie has worked as a creative pattern cutter, design consultant, and machinist for brands including Paolina Russo, The Row Menswear, Supriya Lele, Craig Green, Bianca Saunders, and Molly Goddard.

11:00–11:30
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14:00–14:30
14:30–15:00

@lcflondon_
 
BenJomo
Freelance Illustrator based in London.
Benjomo is a freelance Illustrator based in London. His style is deeply rooted in the vibrant, ever-evolving energy of underground fashion, queer nightlife, and the characters that populate these worlds. Throughout Ben’s career, he’s had the privilege of collaborating with some incredible brands such as Apple, V&A, Gay Times Magazine, Puma & Paralympics.
 
11:00–11:30
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14:00–14:30
14:30–15:00
@ben.jomo 

This event is part of Upstart a creative careers festival. Join us to explore and expand your creative practice, meet inspiring artists and designers from the fashion and textiles industry, develop your network and learn new skills for your creative career journey.

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