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Nicole Farhi

• Freelance Creative Gerber Patterncutter

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017



Topshop Unique

• Creative Gerber Pattern Cutter

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

  Part of the team that creates 2 catwalk collections a year for the Topshop Unique brand which shows at London Fashion Week, as well as the Resort and Pre-Fall collections and the recently added High Summer collection.My role includes:-Creating and amending first patterns using all forms of pattern cutting (using the Gerber system) for the Topshop Unique catwalk range, Core range and special projects such as creating ball gowns for the Met Ball.-Creating technical drawings and detailed spec sheets for each pattern which would include information pertaining to the finishes of the garment and the materials/trims required.-Attending in-house fit sessions and ensuring all garments are created to the highest quality.-Following a garment through to production.-Liasing with the in-house sample cutters and machinists to create the best quality garment.-The range of product I have had to create has been wide and varied, from high tailoring, to fur outerwear, to soft dresses, to fully corseted ball gowns and everything in-between. The spectrum of fabrics has also been equally as varied from silks, chiffons, sequins, furs to leathers and technical fabrics. Therefore working here has been invaluable in stretching my creative muscles and improving my skills required to meet the challenges presented by a highly creative and demanding design team.-I am in charge of the ordering and invoicing of the fusibles and canvasses for the Sample Room.-To be successful in this role I have had to be good with time management, organised, solution orientated, driven and adaptable.



Freelance

• Freelance Creative Gerber Pattern Cutter

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Freelancing as a Creative Gerber Pattern Cutter for Topshop Unique and JayromaMy role included:-Working closely with designers to create first patterns using the Gerber system and draping on the stand to produce multi products from soft separates to tailoring.-Creating models, markers and order sheets on the Gerber system to send to the sample room.-Creating detailed and informative spec sheets using excel, illustrator and paint for the sample room.-Following a pattern through to production.-Being precise and accurate in my work.-Working and delivering to tight deadlines



Just Jamie and Paulrich Ltd (Li & Fung)

• Creative Gerber Pattern Cutter

  • Jan 2010 - May 2014

  Just Jamie is one of the largest tailoring suppliers of apparel for women, men and children in the UK. Fast paced, high pressured with a strong design lead ethos that recreates top designs for commercial use.My roles included:--Creating first patterns using the Gerber system for a wide range of garments (dresses, skirts, trousers, jackets and coats) for women and children. The garments were predominantly tailored with a lot of jackets and coats (structured, wadded and soft) but I also created a large range of soft separates in softer fabrics such as light cotton, chiffon and stretch. --Liaising with designers to advise on the construction, fabric and amendments of garments before toiling half mock ups for the designer to critique.--Problem solving combining technical knowledge, an understanding of fabric characteristics and creativity to find practical ways to bring design ideas to life.--Creating patterns which comply with individual customer garment requirements and measurements.--Draping on the stand with fabric to achieve more complex looks.--Tracing reference garments and digitizing patterns onto the Gerber system.--Being precise and accurate in my work.--Acting as the UK technical link with our offshore pattern room in Vietnam.--Working and delivering to tight deadlines.During a re-evaluation of our blocks I was entrusted with the task of drafting and updating our dress blocks and in acting as a technical link to Vietnam, I have helped develop a clearer format for relaying instructions resulting in fewer questions and increased turnover.



Karolin Maier-Hauff

• Creative Manual Pattern Cutter

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

  Squatters was a boutique owned by womenswear designer Karolin Maier-Hauff where new and emerging designers could hire space inside allowing them to promote themselves while selling their wares. My responsibilities included:--Assisting Karolin Maier-Hauff (a designer inspired and mentored by Vivienne Westwood) with her Autumn/Winter collection in her studio below the store.



LMJ Records

• Fashion Stylist

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2009

  LMJ Records is a start up record company that was involved in the search and management of up and coming bands and solo artist.My responsibilities included:-Maintaining the images of a manufactured girl band aimed at Tweens, keeping them on trend but accesible.-Sourcing, purchasing, maintaining and returning outfits needed for photo shoots, music videos, press launches, TV appearances, performances and celebrity parties.



London College of Fashion

• Diploma in Garment Technology

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

  Here I developed technical skills used in the construction and production of garments. I studied the full production process, from concept (design analysis and trends), to design development and construction (using pattern and garment technology to the sealing process (using sample and production methods and techniques). Here I was trained to use the Gerber Accumark system for the use of creating patterns.



Action Dog

• Pattern Cutter and Classroom Assistant

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

  Action Dog is a company that produces creative projects for young people not in education, employment or from schools unable to provide a creative facility.I was involved in the design and gerontology project providing the opportunity for students aged 14-17 to engage with science through fashion. They attended after school workshops for two terms with scientist and designers to design their outfits, (which I then had to produce).Skills used and learnt included:-Technical support to the teachers by guiding the student's ideas to become viable designs.-Out of the box thinking and problem solving as the imagination of a child has no bounds.-Sample making involving corsetry, extreme fabric manipulation and embroidery



Burlington

• Design Assistant

  • Mar 2007 - May 2007

  A heritage company famous for its argyle tartan print socks. The company launched a women's and men's outerwear range. It was a start up venture when I joined.My roles included:-Assisting and supporting the Senior Womenswear designer.-Creating technical specifications sheets with fabric swatches for the factory.-Illustrating their fashion range as artistic drawings to be used as a promotional tool for buyers and press.



Jens Laugesen

• Studio Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

  A luxury womenswear label.My roles included:-Creative pattern cutting.-Toiling and sampling.-Design development of his leather and canvas holdall bags.-Being in charge of sampling his cashmere and tulle dresses because of my strong sewing skills.-Liaising with sample rooms and factories.-London Fashion Week backstage assistance to his Autumn/Winter '08 and Spring/Summer '09 catwalk shows.



Modernist

• Studio Assistant

  • May 2006 - Sep 2006

  Modernist is a luxury womenswear label and fashion fringe runner up.My roles included:-Creative pattern cutting-Draping.-Toiling and sampling.-Design development which lead to three of my creations being put into production and bought by buyers in Tokyo.-London Fashion Week showroom sales assistant.