Some images to promote the collection, from various shoots of my accessories
A creative diary of my jewellery, textiles and accessories, and my inspirations in the creative process.
Saturday, 14 May 2011
Final Collection hand in
I have been a busy bee for the past 16 weeks beavering away on my final major project for my university degree.
I have created a collection of accessories and fabric lengths, which I handed in to my university this Tuesday.
Over the next 6 weeks before degree show, I will be expanding the collection further.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Claire Fitzjohn the brand
The Claire Fitzjohn promotional pack prototype has been made!
CV, File, Designer Profile, business cards, postcards, pricelist and compliments slip
Coming soon.... www.clairefitzjohn.com
Watch this space!
Thursday, 5 May 2011
British Fashion Council Graduate Day
Tomorrow is the British Fashion Council 'Colleges Council Graduate Preview Day',
An event which happens every year to "give industry professionals an opportunity to assess the talent due to emerge from the UK’s top fashion colleges as well as to foster relationships between graduates and the industry".
My work has been selected to go and be part of De Montfort University's fashion portfolio!
From my collection portfolio
Industry press and buyers attending include: Vogue Italia, Elle Magazine, Marie Claire, Evening Standard, Max Mara, Matches, Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Browns, Topshop and Warehouse.
So it's a great promotional event! Hopefully someone will spot my work, love it, and take home my CV!
Details:
Friday 6th May 2011 | 10.30am - 5pm | Awards announcement 4.30pm
The May Fair Hotel, Crystal Room, Berkley Street entrance, London W1J 8LT
http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/content.aspx?CategoryID=388
Thursday, 28 April 2011
"Freedom of Flight" Collection shoot
The collection of textiles I have been creating for the final major project of my Textile Design degree is based on themes of flight, wings, freedom, aircrafts, flocks, etc.
I have created and am continuing to develop fashion accessories, textile jewellery and garments in a kingfisher colour pallette, inspired by flight!
I did a shoot of some of the collection so far today. My friend Leah, modelled for me, and working in fashion herself was great helping with styling etc. Leah's blog - http://patricia-kate.blogspot.com
I don't want to give too much of my collection away at this point before my big launch at my university degree show in June (http://www.dmu.ac.uk/faculties/art_and_design/degree-show/index.jsp)...
.....so here's a little sneaky peek at the shoot styling.
2 looks for underneath accessories
Kingfisher colour pallette
Inspiration for make up - Dior catwalk models, A/W 2010 - link http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/full-length-photos/id,9278
Inspiration for location and wild summer feel, breeze, meadow, etc.
Our beautiful Leah!
point! shoot! click!
It was my birthday last week and a very special present from my parents, plus an addition from my brother and his fiance :)
My beautiful new Panasonic Lumix FZ45 has arrived!
It's not even been a week and I've been a little bit inseperable!
I've already captured some amazing images from the easter bank holiday weekend. Mainly around Lea Valley canal, Berkhamstead and my garden.
I can't wait to use it more in practice ready for my trip to South Africa later this summer!
The 24x zoom beast!
The generic photographer shot
All images belong to Claire Fitzjohn
Friday, 15 April 2011
Professional shoot of 2 accessory setups from my collection
Two accessory outfits from my collection were featured in a professional photoshoot set up at my university today.
The first included 4 accessory neck pieces, and the second featured my two large scale metal pieces.
I was so lucky to have had this opportunity to work with professional model and fashion photographer Fabrice Lachant who has featured in top fashion campaigns and publications, including last month's Vogue Italia.
Amazing day! What an experience.
Here's a sneaky peek one on set this morning....
I can't wait to see the professional image(s)when it/they are edited and ready!
My work was also shown for a similar shoot for graduate fashion week. I'm hoping some pieces were chosen, watch this space!
Photo above is property of Claire Fitzjohn
Photographer Fabrice's website : www.photobyfabrice.com
Monday, 11 April 2011
'Little Doe' couture feathers
Some stunning extravagant feather/wing accessories I have stumbled upon by Little Doe.
my fave
Source:
http://www.littledoeislove.com/
(Beautifully designed website too, take a peek).
My online graduate profile on "The Trend Boutique" website has gone live!
My graduate profile has gone live!
I feature on 'The Trend Boutique' website, which is an online resource, consultancy and events management company working alongside HE & FE institutions, particularly within design & creative industries.
'The Trend Boutique' website has a new section for graduate profiles: "Radar", which I star in as a 'one to watch'!
Radar section page link:
My page link:
Friday, 8 April 2011
Flight collection taking shape
I am currently establishing my final collection, focusing on accessories and adornments for the body.
Based on themes of flight, my textiles are forming into products and I'm getting very excited about the prospect of working these up for my degree show exhibition at De Montfort University 18th-23rd June 2011.
Here's a little hint of how the collection is shaping up.....
Model Beca Newbould
Please contact me if you would like more information.
claire.fitzjohn@hotmail.com
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