Catherine Archer Creative CV

CATHERINE ARCHER [email protected] (+44)07341261033 catherinejarcher.com Bath Spa University meet Catherine J Archer, BA (Hons) Fashion Design a fashion design graduate 2017 - 2020 First Class Award Predicted and sustainable fashion activist specialising in TEDx BSU ‘Humanising the Fashion Industry’ low-impact design November 2019 Talk given explaining the linear vs SHE’S GOT circular systems within the fashion WHAT IT industry and its current impact on TAKES people and the planet wearing the ‘Sea breeze’ jacket from Tonal Tides SS’21 capsule collection as seen on YVERT.co.uk

Catherine J Archer is an adaptable individual who thrives on creative collaboration and is passionate about circular design. She maintains a strong work ethic, pays great attention to detail and is currently seeking a graduate opportunity within sustainable fashion. SKills - Fluent in English and Spanish - Proficient in Microsoft Office and - Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) - Strong communication and leadership - Zero-waste pattern cutting - Natural dyeing varied fibres INDUSTRY PROJECTS MTV x ICEBERG x BFC Competition ‘AURA’ SS21 March 2020 - Womenswear line inspired by the 1990s MTV and outer-space fashion. Organic and recycled materials used. Levi’s: We are all Collaborators ‘Show Your Colours’ May 2019 - Co-ed upcycling vintage denims and colourful weaving from waste, as a visualisation for the future of customisation. Old Navy Competition ‘Roadtrip’ SS20 March 2019 - Mens and womenswear denim collection ranges inspired by a camping trip down Big Sur, California. Trendiness and functionality as key elements.

EXPERIENCE Tonal Tides Graduate fashion collection September 2019 - June 2020 - Transeasonal and unisex circular capsule influenced by sailing wear and soft tailoring. Composed of all naturally dyed natural fibres and algae- based biopolymers. The boxy shapes and modular fastenings encourage the wearer to keep the unique items for a long time Tonal Tides SS'21 Jokoto Tailoring Technical Intern June - September 2019 - Furthering technical skills in pattern cutting, fabric selection and understanding finishes Aurelie Fontan Assistant September 2019 - Assisting award-winning designer with the SS20 collection launch at LFW ‘Biodesign Here Now’, learning about material design from organic waste Joe Richards Assistant Intern April - October 2019 - Assisting eponymous designer brand in editing layouts with photoshop, paying attention to direction and detail, industry projects i.e. Jimmy Choo L’Origine du Monde Placement Sept 2017 - Understanding the luxury customer seeking sustainable garments, naturally dyeing fabric from waste and developing a business plan

Tonal Tides SS’21 circular unisex capsule collection by Catherine J Archer