Nicola Hopkins
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Suzy Haber Wakefield - Lingerie-Swim Design Consultant
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Nicola over the last year as a colleague and thought partner in the Intimates Industry. She is able to skillfully combine her technical expertise in the field with a strong ethos towards equity and sustainability- an inspirational goal for all us to work towards. I have no doubt that Nicola's empathic approach to design and development will continue to highly benefit clients and colleagues alike.
Alexandra Patience
Bold Intimates were an absolute pleasure to work with. We chose to work with them as they took the time to fully understand what we were looking to create/why and how integral it is to us as a brand that everything we do is both ethical and sustainable. We loved how Bold Intimates reflect these values and put them at the forefront of everything they do. Their knowledge, passion and experience is invaluable and helped guide us in an area completely new to us. The work produced is always to the highest of standards and quality.
Suzy Haber Wakefield - Lingerie-Swim Design Consultant
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Nicola over the last year as a colleague and thought partner in the Intimates Industry. She is able to skillfully combine her technical expertise in the field with a strong ethos towards equity and sustainability- an inspirational goal for all us to work towards. I have no doubt that Nicola's empathic approach to design and development will continue to highly benefit clients and colleagues alike.
Alexandra Patience
Bold Intimates were an absolute pleasure to work with. We chose to work with them as they took the time to fully understand what we were looking to create/why and how integral it is to us as a brand that everything we do is both ethical and sustainable. We loved how Bold Intimates reflect these values and put them at the forefront of everything they do. Their knowledge, passion and experience is invaluable and helped guide us in an area completely new to us. The work produced is always to the highest of standards and quality.
Suzy Haber Wakefield - Lingerie-Swim Design Consultant
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Nicola over the last year as a colleague and thought partner in the Intimates Industry. She is able to skillfully combine her technical expertise in the field with a strong ethos towards equity and sustainability- an inspirational goal for all us to work towards. I have no doubt that Nicola's empathic approach to design and development will continue to highly benefit clients and colleagues alike.
Alexandra Patience
Bold Intimates were an absolute pleasure to work with. We chose to work with them as they took the time to fully understand what we were looking to create/why and how integral it is to us as a brand that everything we do is both ethical and sustainable. We loved how Bold Intimates reflect these values and put them at the forefront of everything they do. Their knowledge, passion and experience is invaluable and helped guide us in an area completely new to us. The work produced is always to the highest of standards and quality.
Suzy Haber Wakefield - Lingerie-Swim Design Consultant
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Nicola over the last year as a colleague and thought partner in the Intimates Industry. She is able to skillfully combine her technical expertise in the field with a strong ethos towards equity and sustainability- an inspirational goal for all us to work towards. I have no doubt that Nicola's empathic approach to design and development will continue to highly benefit clients and colleagues alike.
Alexandra Patience
Bold Intimates were an absolute pleasure to work with. We chose to work with them as they took the time to fully understand what we were looking to create/why and how integral it is to us as a brand that everything we do is both ethical and sustainable. We loved how Bold Intimates reflect these values and put them at the forefront of everything they do. Their knowledge, passion and experience is invaluable and helped guide us in an area completely new to us. The work produced is always to the highest of standards and quality.
Experience
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Bold Intimates Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2018 - Present
Bold Intimates is an expert product development studio and consultancy offering design, technical, sourcing and sampling services for lingerie and swim brands. We are passionate about creating intimate products with precision, authenticity and responsibility and like to have the important conversations with brands raising awareness and pioneering conscious change. Listening and working together and with our planet we build products with impeccable fit, performance and impact, built to last and with a positive social and environmental impact. Precision, naturally 1% for the Planet member hello@boldintimates.com www.boldintimates.com @bold_intimates
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Intimate Apparel Technical Collective
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Apparel & Fashion
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Founder
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Jan 2022 - Present
A professional membership group for technical designers, technicians, pattern cutters, graders and machinists in the IA industry. Built to align, bind and celebrate our shared niche skillset and passion, to generate a thriving new product development eco system, based on authentic connection and collaboration, thus elevating our potential to influence positive and thriving change throughout the IA industry. For enquiries and registration, please email hello@iatechnicalcollective.com iatechnicalcollective.com @ia_technical_collective
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Myla London
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Garment Technologist
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2021
Managing technical development, fittings, supplier liaison and QA Managing technical development, fittings, supplier liaison and QA
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Nayomi Clothing
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Lingerie Designer
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2020
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Co-Founder/ Europe Design Director
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
IN.Dwear is a full service Intimates manufacturing agency with headquarters in California and London. Our focus is on building ethical supply chain processes for start-up to mid-size brands. www.indwear.com IN.Dwear is a full service Intimates manufacturing agency with headquarters in California and London. Our focus is on building ethical supply chain processes for start-up to mid-size brands. www.indwear.com
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Bras N Things
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Australia
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Designer/Buyer: Bras & Briefs, Lingerie Extras, Playwear and Shapewear
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Responsible for the design, buying, fit, quality, sales and GM$ generation for a total of 250 options per quarter (145 NEW, 105 ONG) and accounting for 63% of total business sales. A key player, during a period of change within the business, in bringing about a fresh and modern product to re-aline BNT within the global market. Responsible for the design, buying, fit, quality, sales and GM$ generation for a total of 250 options per quarter (145 NEW, 105 ONG) and accounting for 63% of total business sales. A key player, during a period of change within the business, in bringing about a fresh and modern product to re-aline BNT within the global market.
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Aura Lingerie
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Lingerie, Swimwear, Nightwear Designer/ Account manager
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Nov 2009 - Jul 2014
Clients include: Hunkemoller, Boux Avenue, La Senza, Ann Summers, Knickerbox UK, Naked Shop, Topshop, Agent Provocateur, Zalando, Debenhams, Bravissimo Designed innovative and fashion forward soft and wired garments in knitted and woven fabrics up to a G cup for multiple UK high street accounts whilst executing and managing all areas of product development, costing, sales, pattern cutting, sample making, fitting, merchandising and production. Strengths include identifying feasibility, opportunities and risks and providing constructive and viable solutions to achieve desired aesthetic, fit, comfort and performance.
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Lingerie Designer
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Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
Clients include: So Shei, Sista Shei, Next, Primark, TK Maxx, Tesco, Ted Baker Clients include: So Shei, Sista Shei, Next, Primark, TK Maxx, Tesco, Ted Baker
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Ted Baker
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Lingerie, Sleepwear and Swimwear Designer- Intimas Group Plc.
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Feb 2007 - Jun 2008
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Swimwear Designer
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2006 - 2007
Clients include: Sainsburys, Boots Clients include: Sainsburys, Boots
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Education
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2004 - 2007
De Montfort University
Bachelor’s Degree, Contour Fashion -
2003 - 2004
Ferndown Upper School
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, DISTINCTION
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