design portfolio final 2.0
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Katie Eash
Design Portfolio
2015
In the following pages you will find a compilation of
what I created for my first collection along with other
previous projects. As a general design aesthetic,
each piece should be translated as art. It should be
shown as a piece of true expression.
| Table of Contents |
1 Resume
2-3 Design Brief
4-5 Desired Retailer
6-7 Target Market
8-11 Inspiration/ Color Palette
12-41 The Gate Between Collection
42-47 Previous Work
Katherine N. Eash Current: 120 South St. Permanent: 7423 Kingsway Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47906 Fort Wayne, IN 46819
260-705-7799 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE: To work in an environment in which my skills will be utilized in a productive
manner and where I can help others make their dreams reality.
EDUCATION: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN/ May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Technology
Minor in Fine Art
London College of Fashion London, UK/ April 2014
Study Abroad Fashion Design Semester
Fashion Design and Technology
Barbizon Modeling and Acting Fort Wayne, IN / March 2011
RELATED
SKILLS: Draping Patternmaking Sewing Tailoring
Illustration Millinery Styling Gerber
Pattern Grading Illustrator Photoshop Visual Merchandising
EXPERIENCE: First Hand Purdue Costume Shop/ Jan.- May 2015
West Lafayette, IN
-Constructed costumes for Macbeth and Good Kids as well as creating a period corset and technical measure-
ment blocks
Costume Designer Purdue Dance Workshops/ Jan. - May 2015
West Lafayette, IN
- Participated as lead costume designer to execute full costumes for 28 dancers in the Spring Dance Works from
start to finish
Sales Teammate Buckle/ July 2014 Current
West Lafayette, IN
-Provide excellent customer service to guests by showing product and implementing sales techniques learned on
the job
Design Intern Anton Alexander/ May-July 2014
Fort Wayne, IN
-Collaborated with Anton Alexander in his hopes for creating line of female dress shirts which is still in pro-
gress.
Model J. Norris Photo/ Sept.-Oct. 2013
West Lafayette, IN
- Participated in photo-shoots for the fall look book that Hot House Market was creating for that year
THE GATE BETWEEN Fall II 2015
What is the absurd? What is reality? How can one honestly say that there is only
one true reality? Questions of this nature tend to be automatically understood
to a certain extent, that is, until the question is asked out loud; not just once…
repeatedly, over and over again. According to Albert Camus, the absurd is when
the appetite for the absolute and unity meets the impossibility of reducing this
world to a rational and reasonable principle. This collection is the journey from
confusion of the standard reality that we live to the more understood reality of
our own. We control the world that we live in, if we are willing to fight for it. The
Gate Between is the door that must be opened to reach the absurd. And one
must break all boundaries to reach full potential and live a life beyond the
absurd. Inspiration for this collection grew primarily on psychological thought
and the understanding of philosophical theories of reality. Through stylized lines
that represent human anatomy and silhouettes that are not necessarily natural,
this collection fuses two realities, the one that is seen when one looks at another
and the one that is seen when one looks at oneself.
“For me fashion is an expression of art that is very close
related to me and to my body.
I see it as my expression of identity combined with desire,
moods and cultural setting. In all my work I try to make
clear that fashion is an artistic expression, showing and
wearing art, and not just a functional and devoid of
content or commercial tool. With my work I intend to
show that fashion can certainly have an added value to
the world, that it can be timeless and that its
consumption can be less important then its beginning.
Wearing clothing creates an exciting and imperative form
of self-expression. 'Form follows function' is not a slogan
with which I concur. On the contrary, I find that forms
complement and change the body and thus the emotion.
Movement, so essential to and in the body, is just as
important in my work. By bringing form, structure
and materials together in a new manner, I try to suggest
and realize optimal tension and movement.”
- Iris Van Herpen
NEW YORK CITY - LONDON - AMSTERDAM - PARIS - MILAN - SEOUL - HONG KONG
HAUTE COUTURE - AVANT GARDE - WOMENSWEAR
THE RETAILER:
Anabelle
18-25
Upper Middle
Class
Dreamer of
Misfit Toys
:THE GIRL:
Malachi
20-27
Upper Middle
Class
Rebel with a
Cause
:THE BOY:
“Everyone has an Angel. A Guardian
who watches over us. We can't
know what form they'll take. One
day, old man. Next day, little girl.
But don't let appearances fool you,
they can be as fierce as any
dragon. Yet they're not here to
fight our battles, but to whisper
from our heart. Reminding that it's
us. It’s everyone of us who holds
power over the world we create.
We can deny angels exist, Convince
ourselves they can't be real. But
they show up anyway, at strange
places and at strange times. They
can speak through any character
we can imagine. They'll shout
through demons if they have to.
Daring us, challenging us to fight.” -Suckerpunch
Sweet dreams are made of this…..
…...Who am I to disagree….
…..With what’s in your
head?
The Palette
-Albert Camus
Look 1: Off the shoulder, princess
seam gown will tulle mermaid
style skirt
Sty: 4560 Fall 2015
Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Tulle/ Silk Dupioni
Colors: Grey, White
Model | Meaghan Murphy
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
Look 2:
Princess seamed bodice with
sheer center piece. Pants- Dark
red Harlem pants with black
sheer swoops around both legs
Sty: 4561 Fall 2015
Price: $150 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Silk Chiffon/ Crinkled Taffeta/ Silk Organza
Colors: Silver, Black, Maroon
Model | Lauren Ravesloot
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
Look 3:
Wide Turtle neck style jacket
with textured, patch pocket
trousers
Sty: 4563 Fall 2015
Price: $200 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Wool
Colors: Brown/ Black
Sty: 4562 Fall 2015
Price: $125 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Double Face Wool
Colors: Black, Grey
Model | Arjun Patel
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
Look 4:
High neck long sleeve gown with
mesh center panel and back slit
Sty: 4564 Fall 2015
Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Polyester/ Spandex
Colors: Camel, Ivory, Green
Model | Karlyn Haberstein
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
Look 5:
Bias cut halter dress with
mermaid sweep train.
Sty: 4565 Fall 2015
Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Sateen/ Silk
Colors: Ivory, Grey
Model | Bailey May Stump
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
Look 6:
Sports jacket with wide versatile lapel
that converts into a scarf. This is paired
with a green V-neck shirt and grey
trousers
Sty: 4566 Fall 2015
Price: $250 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Cotton/ Vinyl/ Suede
Colors: Brown, Maroon, Cream, and Gray
Model | Roberto Mantica
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
Sty: 4567 Fall 2015
Price: $60 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Rayon/ Polyester
Colors: Grey, Green
Sty: 4568 Fall 2015
Price: $200 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Wool/ Leather
Colors: Grey, Black
Look 7:
High neckline dress with an open
back and princess seamed
bodice. Bottom will be Slim A-
line style.
Sty: 4569 Fall 2015
Price: $415 Del: 8/30- 10/15
Fabric: Silk Charmeuse/ Sequined Mesh
Colors: Gold, Copper, Silver
Model | Lexy Cardone
Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon
Photography | Brian Powell
| THE GATE BETWEEN | Fall 2015
Katie Eash Fashion Design
| THE GATE BETWEEN | Fall 2015
Katie Eash Fashion Design
Previous Work: Paneled top with open back.
And hand-crafted belt .
Leather circle skirt with
exposed zipper
Knit, V-neck shirt
paired with cord
skinny jean
featuring leather
accents.
Accessory Design and
Construction: Handmade sinamay hat with silk, lace
and pearl details
Hand-painted,
creative footwear
design based off of
the fairy tale,
Styling:
Delpozo Look Book Spring 2015
Zara Look Book Spring 2015