DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY

“Durability...it should stand up robustly and remain in goodcondition.condition. Utility...it should be useful and function well for the people using it. Beauty...it should delight people and raise their spirits.” Marcus Vitruvius

ThisThis is the philosophy behind Chloe Rees’ creations, through her brand Chloe Elizabeth.

Driven by creativity Chloe Rees’ individual garments bring togethertogether exceptional design and high quality, presented in a unique and innovative way.

Curvature Allure

PRESS RELEASE

Chloe Rees’ Autumn Winter 2013 collection Curvature Allure is based around the ability of creatingcreating a curve which deviates from a straight line. Looking at the ever extending lines that go beyond the original shape, continuingcontinuing to draw the eye in and around its creations literally and figuratively. Interlocking with itself to create the illusion of individual components from continual pieces that are formed from developable surfaces without distortion. without distortion.

Expressed through the silhouettes are contrasts and combinations between soft organic shapes and hard industrialindustrial shapes that work in harmony together. The simple silhouettes and minimal colour palette are enlivened with manipulated fabrics to produce sculptural surface textures, shaped with slashing and twisting. twisting.

Curvature Allure

Raspberry Duchesse Satin Panelled Illusion Dress with Slashed and Twisted Sides, Low Front and Back and Metal Zip Fastening.

Raspberry Duchesse Satin Panelled Illusion Dress with Slashed and Twisted Sides, Low Front and Back and Metal Zip Fastening.

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Black Coated Cotton Panelled Slashed Front Dress with Low Back and Metal Zip Fastening.

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REPEAT AND OFFSET CURVE STITCHING ILLUSION PRINT

REPEAT AND OFFSET CURVE STITCHING ILLUSION PRINT

REPEAT AND OFFSET CURVE STITCHING ILLUSION PRINT

Chloe Rees

This is the philosophy behind Chloe Rees’ motivation and work. Driven by creativity Chloe Rees’ endeavours to bring together exceptional design and high quality, presented in a unique and

innovative way. Chloe combines her passion for textiles through fabric and surface manipulation with her enthusiasm for simple and

classic design Chloe regards herself as a highly motivated and dedicated professional who strives to exceed expectations and go dedicated professional who strives to exceed expectations and go

beyond the boundaries in all aspects of her work.

SkillsThrough studying and interning Chloe has gained greater knowledge

and skills which have assisted in building her abilities firstly as a designer as well as a proffessional. These skills include :

Design DevelopmentPattern CuttingPattern Cutting

Garment ConstructionHand & Machine Embriodery

Hand & Machine KnittingScreen PrintingDigital Printing

Extensive Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign SkillsBasic Knowledge of Iweb & FlashBasic Knowledge of Iweb & Flash

Technical Drawing

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“Durability...it should stand up robustly and remain in good condition. Utility...it should be useful and function well for the people using it. Beauty...it should de-

light people and raise their spirits.” Marcus Vitruvius

Personal DetailsName : Chloe Elizabeth ReesD.o.B : 26 March 1991Address : 240 St Fagans Road, FairwaterCardiffCF5 3EXCF5 3EXEmail : chloeelizabethrees@hotmail.comTel : 02920212404Mobile : 07525485567

QualificationsBA(Hons) Pending Result in Fashion DesignFda First in Fashion and Textile Design SkillsA Level A Level A-C : Art, Textiles, Early Years & WelshGCSE 10 A-C : English Literature, English Language, Maths, Science, Welsh, Art, Textiles, Child Development, History & R.E.

Professional ProfileJulien MacDonald (Internship)June 2010 - September 2010, June 2010 - September 2010, February 2011& Septemeber 2011My role at Julien MacDonald included general errands, assisting with private clients, working alongside the design team, fabric shopping, sampling, organising prod-ucts, working with PR, toile fittings, hand sewing, embellish-ing, style files, procuding kintwear pieces for production. For LFW, assistant for model castings, overseeing and distributing jobs to other interns, working with the studio team and stylists, setting up and preparing for show day, setting up backstage & dressing models.Jo Malone (Stylist)September 2011 - PresentMy role at Jo Malone includes sales, creating customer profiles, hand & arm massages and skincare demonstrations, gift wrapping, having a wide product demonstrations, gift wrapping, having a wide product knowledge, maintaing exceptional standards of store housekeeping while providing the Jo Malone experience for each customer.Hobbs (Sales Assistant)October 2010 - June 2011My role at Hobbs included sales, special orders, transMy role at Hobbs included sales, special orders, trans-fers and deliveries, merhcandising, customer profiles, to work individually and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of store and stock room housekeeping while providing an excellent service for customers.Max Studio (Sales Assistant)August 2009 - September 2009My role at Max Studio firstly included setting up the new store location before opening, leading on to sales, special orders, transfers and deliveries, weekly paper-work including trade reports, stock and sales figures, merhcandising, opening store accounts, and also helping to keep high standards of store housekeeping while providing an excellent service for customers.Aquascutum (Sales Assistant)August 2007 - August 2009My role at Aquascutum included a variety of different My role at Aquascutum included a variety of different tasks, including sales, cash handling, basic alterations, special orders, transfers and deliveries, weekly paper-work including trade reports, stock and sales figures, merhcandising, opening store accounts, and also helping to keep high standards of store housekeeping while providing an excellent service for customers.