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Contents Burnt Botanical P. 4 Denim Blues P. 18 Arrow of Time P. 32 Curriculum Vitae P. 49 Page 3 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
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Autumn Winter Burnt Botanical This story started from the concept that more beauty is often found in sketch books and journals than the final product. This was the inspiration for the Wear Masks Whenever Possible print that has been used in this collection. The investigation of concepts in art seems to bring about so much creativity and freedom, and I feel that this can be translated to fashion. Texture and color also informed this collection quite heavily. Autumnal colours inspired by the Australian bush gave me a strong color palette to work with, and from that the muted collection has formed. The garments are functional and elegant, and they can take you from day to night. The attention to detail elevates the garments and makes you feel like you are discovering even after buying. The color cues came from lots of black and ivory with pops of blush, burnt orange and teal. Look Four: Leather Trench with brushed silver trims with cut and sew button through bodice midi dress. Page 5 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Max Mara Atelier AW17 Max Mara Atelier AW17 Max Mara Atelier AW17 - textured overcoats Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 6
Key shapes: Oversized textural coats and suiting. Leather trenches, smart blazers, drapey bottoms, chuncky knits. Colours include burnt oranges, browns, black and ivory with a hint of metallic. Celine SS18 - Leather trench Page 7 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
1 2 3 4 Fluffy knit with dip dye sleeve. High waisted viscose span boot cut pant. Wool Astrakhan texture coat. Cut and sew long sleeve tee. Blush hi/lo full skirt. Floral tunic with deep hem band and flared sleeves. Blush wide leg drapey pant. Leather trench with brushed silver trims. Cut and sew button through bodice dress. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 8
5 6 7 Viscose double breasted jacket, with Wear Masks Whenever Possible silk printed pussy bow blouse. Cigarette pant in viscose stripe with split front. Wear Masks Whenever Possible silk printed scarf detail midi dress with faggoting details on bodice. Quilted oversized dropped shoulder jacket with leather high waisted pant. Voluminous pinstripe shirt. Page 9 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Cropped dip dye sleeve fluffly knit with thick cross stitch detail at cuff, hem, armhole and neckline. Extra long sleeves. Flared high waisted pant with contrast piping at front and back pocket in grosgrain. Look One 2/48nm 50/50 wool/ acrylic +2/32s 100% cotton +1/13nm 55/30/15 acrylic/ nylon/mohair. 100% Viscose stripe Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 10
Wool astrakan overcoat with small texture and large texture in panels. Flared sleeves and exaggerated oversized collar. Cut and sew long sleeve top with knit cast off in dtm yarn at hem, cuff and neckline. Look Two Page 11 Silky viscose hi lo midi skirt with deep hem band. Virgin wool 85%, polyamide 15%. Floral - viscose 94%, metallised polyester 6%. Viscose twill - viscose 99%, elastane 1%. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Flared sleeve tunic with deep hem and cuff. Detail cross stitch at hem, cuff, armhole and neckline. Look Three Silky viscose drape pant in blush with contrast textured piping at pocket. Tan quilted leaf cotton 54%, polyester 46%. Viscose twill - viscose 99%, elastane 1%. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 12
Wide sleeve leather trench. Fully lined with brushed sliver buckle and eyelets. Cut and sew t-shirt dress with drop shoulder and button through bodice. Look Four Page 13 Floral - viscose 94%, metallised polyester 6%. US nappa - lamb leather, 0.7/0.8mm. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Double breasted long line blazer with exaggerated 70 s collar. 22mm button to be flat self covered. Collar to be in constrast grosgrain. Printed silk cdc blouse with pussy bow tie at centre front. Body fit is slightly cropped and boxy. Look Five Stovepipe high waisted pant. 7/8th length spilt front detail at hem on back and front. Wear Masks Whenever Possible printed silk cdc -18mm Viscose twill - viscose 99%, elastane 1% 100% Viscose stripe Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 14
Wear Masks Whenever Possible printed silk cdc pussy bow dress. 0.8mm faggoting at bodice panel lines and waist seam, elbow length flutter sleeve. Midi length with hem double layer hem. Look Six Page 15 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Quilted padded overcoat, to finish at mid calf. Darts to create shaping. Externally stitched pockets. Coat to be lined in silk satin. Pinstripe cropped cotton shirt with full sleeves. Sleeves to have an option of 12cm turn up to make 3/4 length. Look Seven Exposed zip front leather pant. To be high waisted and have a cigarette style leg. Quilted viscose -with 0.6mm padding US nappa - lamb leather 0.7/0.8mm 100% cotton shirting Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 16
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Spring Summer Denim Blues Quintessentially Sydney Summer. This collection is particularly inspired by the ease of dressing that is required in the heat of a Sydney summer. It is about a laid-back-luxe style with light wash denim, silks with a little sparks of metallic and a hint of gingham checks. There is a nod to a 70 s feel with loose flowing dresses and layers cut from rich fabrics.the colour palette has been inspired by the sky in the very early morning when everything is changing. Pale blues, ivory, denim with a hint of red and metallic to add depth. The collection is about rich fabrics that add texture and colour to your summer wardrobe. It is also about clothes that you not only want but need. I have designed these garments so that they can be worn as presented here but also fit seamlessly into your wardrobe. Look One: Lightweight silk drawstring chiffon dress. Knitted houndstooth slip dress. Page 19 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Sies Marjan SS18 - stripe colors Tibi SS18 - optic white Sies Marjan SS18 - stripe Tibi SS18 - bermuda shorts Tibi SS18 - bermuda shorts Tibi SS18 - sportlux jacket Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 20
Lemaire SS18 - satins textures Key shapes: Layers, slips, bermuda shorts, textures. Light colours and light denim. Simple shapes that are easy to wear. Tibi SS18 - blonde wash denim Lemaire SS18 - ivory on ivory Page 21 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
1 2 3 4 Lightweight silk chiffon gathered dress. Knitted houndstooth midi slip dress. Metallic drawstring gathered blouse. Check organza bermuda shorts lined in silk habitai. Crinkle silk ruched sleeve blouse. Gingham high waisted pant with split at hem. Knitted houndstooth bralet with contrast gathered band and straps. Metallic full midi skirt. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 22
5 6 7 Viscose sportlux jacket with metallic piping, raw edge high neck pleated blouse, high waisted washed blonde denim jeans. Blonde denim jacket with dropped shoulders. Gingham wrap dress paired with crinkled silk singlet under layer. Bustier with crinkled silk overlay. World in fragments printed assymetric button through skirt. Page 23 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Drawstring silk smock dress. Double channel drawstring at hem and at shoulder. Midi length dress with hi lo hem. Made from light weight silk chiffon. Look One Houndstooth knit slip dress. Midi length with 1.2cm wide straps and a low dip back. Houndstooth knit cotton 63%, polyamide 37%. 10mm 100% silk chiffon. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 24
Metallic oversized blouse polyester 63%, polyamide 37% with double drawstring at waist and hi lo hem. Organza check bermunda short with pressed front and back crease. High wasited with 1cm keepers at waist. Look Two Electric blue metallic polyester 63%, polyamide 37%. Organza check polyester100%. Page 25 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Crinkled silk gathered sleeve cropped blouse. Ballon sleeve created by the double draw string at the front. Roulette loops and covered button at centre back. Look Three Gingham check high waisted pant. 7/8th length spilt front detail at hem on back and front. Gingham check polyamide 77%, polyester 23%. Crinkled silk, 97% silk, 3% span. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 26
Knitted houndstooth bralet to have constrast printed mini houndstooth in silk woven fabric on shoulder strap and at hem. Electric blue metallic waisted midi skirt. Yoke at front to be 20cm down from high hip and dips to the back. Fullness at hem. Skirt to be fully lined in silk satin reverse. Look Four Electric blue metallic Polyester 63%, Polyamide 37% Houndstooth knit cotton 63%, polyamide 37% Page 27 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Balloon sleeve zip through jacket with metallic corded piping on design lines at centre front panel, pockets and shoulders. Lightweight plisse turtle neck blouse with laser cut edges. Look Five Copper metallic polyester 63%, polyamide 37%. Blonde washed high waisted jeans. Run and fell side seam and double stitch at pockets in golden thread colour. Brushed silver shank 15mm and copper metal 0.8mm rivets. Ivory 100% poly plisse. Denim - cotton 70%, kapoc 20%, linen 10%. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 28
Blonde washed denim jacket, drop shoulders, slightly oversized. Double stitch on detail seams and at pockets in golden thread colour. Brushed silver shank 15mm and copper metal 0.8mm rivets. Crinkle silk tank with roulette button and loops at centre back. Garment to be bagged out. Gingham check dress with hi/lo hem and full skirt. Crinkle silk wrapped over bodice, and attached at side seams. Light boning on bodice to add structure. Boning to be stitched externally. Look Six Gingham check polyamide 77%, polyester 23%. Crinkled silk, 97% silk, 3% span. Denim - cotton 70%, kapoc 20%, linen 10% Page 29 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Off shoulder top - viscose spandex main bodice, crinkle silk overlay with double channel drawstring at side seam. Zip fastening at side seam. Look Seven Assymetric button through skirt. Roulette button and loops around the design line on skirt. Crinkle silk 97% silk 3% span World in fragments viscose spandex Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 30
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Autumn Winter Arrow of Time This collection draws on immersive, technologicallydriven sculptures and installations for prints, colours and textures. Inspired by the Tatsuo Miyajima s Connect with Everything exhibition, this collection is about human life and energy. Metallic leather and printed neoprene paired with ultra-cozy cashmere knits that can be dressed up or down make this collection perfect for winter. Key pieces in this collection are the high neck dress, belted jackets with a utility feel paired with soft woven dresses with smocking details. The colour palette of berry, vermillion, mid blue, sky black inspired by Miyajima is seasonal yet timeless. Look One Oversized shearling jacket with vintage printed silk georgette assymetric dress. Page 33 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Iro SS17 - metallic leather Key shapes: Belted utility jackets finishing at low hip or mid calf. High neck dresses in knits and soft woven fabric. Leather or fabrics with a sheen used to fabricate a variation of designs from jackets through to shirts. Extended sleeves creating an eighties silhouette. Acne SS18 - belted jackets Celine AW18 - high neck knit dress Celine SS18 - high neck woven dress Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 34
Celine Calvin Klein SS18 SS18 - leather Acne SS18 Givenchy SS18 - extended sleeve Calvin Klein SS18 - leather Page 35 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
1 2 3 4 Oversized shearling jacket, with vintage printed silk georgtte ruched midi dress. Cut and cew printed tee with grown on neck. Berry 14gg wide leg cashmere pant with tubular finish at hem. Vermillion 14gg cashmere belted dress with contrast knit stripe at centre back, shoulder, sleeve cuff and belt. Lightweight berry leather shirt, cropped flower jacquard jumper 12gg, black twill pants with kick flare and pressed front. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 36
5 6 7 Luna silver leather jacket with black piped edges, oversized printed single jersey tee. Washed black denim straight leg jeans. Berry silk georgette full length skirt with ruched side and arrow of time print. Cropped cut and sew tee made from acetate and felted wool. Charcoal brushed wool double breasted coat. Fluffy marshmellow 7gg turtle neck knit. Luna silver leather skirt pencil skirt with black piping. Page 37 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Oversized shearling jacket with shall collar and drop shoulders. Main body in reverse shearling, deep cuff and hem in constrast shearling side. Strapping and pick stitch at shoulder and centre back. Look One Assymetric midi dress made from printed silk georgette. Smocking 4cm wide and tucks at side seam and at sleeve. Inside to be lined in 18mm silk georgette. Shearling leather. Vintage floral print silk ggt - 18mm. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 38
Oversized grown on neck with extended sleeve printed cut and sew tee. Crushed berry 14gg cashmere wide leg knit pant. Elasticated at waistband with light gathering. Finish at hem to be cast off, pockets to have 0.8mm tubular finish. Look Two Page 39 Printed scuba - poly 95%, elastane 5%. 14gg 100% cashmere knit. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Vermillion cashmere 14gg knit dress. Grown on neck and extended sleeves with tie in double needle strapping. 0.8mm contrast knit at neck, shoulder and centre back. Look Three 14gg 100% cashmere knit. 7gg 42% wool, 28% alpaca, 28% nylon, 2% elastane. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 40
Berry leather shirt, 0.8mm thickness with drop shoulders and straight sleeve. Double pick stitch on detail seams and on patch pockets. Floral jacquard cropped sweater 12gg merino wool with oversized pointelle at centre front, neck and sleeve. Hem, cuff and neck to be 1x1 rib. Look Four Kick flare pant finishing at 7/8th length. Made from cotton 54%, viscose 46%. Deep hem at pant cuff and pressed front crease. 0.8mm us nappa lamb leather. Cotton 54%, viscose 46%. 12gg merino wool jacquard knit. Page 41 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Luna leather belted jacket 10mm thickness. Collar, belt, hem, sleeve cuff and pockets to all have a 0.8mm black constrast edge. Jacket to be fully lined. Printed mercerised cotton tee 150gsm. With drop shoulders. Finishing at neck, sleeve and hem to be double stitched. Look Five Black washed high waisted jeans. Run and fell side seam and double stitch at pockets. Brushed silver shank 15mm and 0.8mm rivets. 10mm double faced leather. 100% cotton denim. 150gsm mercerised cotton. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 42
Cropped cut and sew top. Extended sleeve with 4cm turn up. Double darts at front and back body to create shaping. Assymetric full length skirt made from printed silk cdc. Smocking 4cm wide and tucks at both side seams. Inside to be lined in 18mm silk georgette. Look Six Acetate knit, felted wool knit. Arrow of time print silk ggt - 18mm. Page 43 Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947
Double face brushed wool jacket. Double breasted with contrast piped edged ar collar and at pocket. Fluffy oversized knit in 7gg 42% wool, 28% alpaca, 28% nylon, 2% elastane. Roll neck and droppped shoulders. Hem and cuff to be 2x2 rib. Look Seven Luna leather pencil skirt 10mm thickness. Side seams and pockets to all have a 0.8mm black constrast edge. Skirt to be fully lined. 10mm double faced leather. 7gg 42% wool, 28% alpaca, 28% nylon, 2% elastane. Double face brushed wool. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 44
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Kate Armstrong Fashion Design Curriculum Vitae Introduction I am currently working as a designer at Marcs, one of Australia s mid-tier fashion brands. My positon involves wovens, cut and sew, knits leatherwear and print design. With the confidence of my Creative Director, I have been challenged to develop my skills in all areas of the brand. I was allocated leather and cut and sew as a category at the start of the Autumn Winter 16 season and have relished owning an area of design from beginning to end. I have been working with knitwear for the past 3 years and it is a division I am passionate and excited about and in which I will endeavor to develop my skills. I have formed close relationships with our knitwear, cut and sew and leather suppliers, both in Australia and overseas, all of whom have given me further insight and understanding into the technical aspects of these categories. Contact Details katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Summary Qualifications and Skills 6 years apparel design. Strong sense of fashion, trend, color and design. Understanding of garment construction in wovens, cut and sew and knitwear. Knowledge of fabric and yarn sourcing, print and graphic development. Technical skills, including sketching and specification packs. Extensive knowledge of Adobe design programs, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers in China, Hong Kong, India and Bangladesh. Knowledge of Excel. Ability to adhere to tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player. Education Bachelor of Business (2011 2017): Majoring in Finance, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Masters Course, Fashion as Art (2009 2010): Full scholarship, Accademia Italiana, Florence, Italy. Bachelor of Design (2005 2008): Majoring in Fashion, Whitehouse Institute of Design, Sydney, Australia. Higher School Certificate (2004): Newcastle Grammar School, Newcastle, Australia. Experience Designer Marcs Womenswear October 2015 present Conceptualize and design new season leather and core basic cut and sew products based on research of current and emerging trends. Interpret and translate overseas trends into styles that are consistent with the brand s vision. Liaise with buying and production team to help develop collections that are fashion forward, on deadline and within the cost and development parameters. Create technical specification packs with construction details, trims and key measurements for sampling. Coordinate and manage key dates with the design team according to the critical time plan in place. Work closely with the garment technician to ensure design vision is completed. Keep in constant contact with the Shanghai office and external suppliers to follow up and drive set deadlines. Build and strengthen relationships with overseas suppliers to ensure a superior and quality made product. Help select print artworks that complement the range and are in line with the trend direction of the season. Create new prints and recolor using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Select, communicate and approve all color standards across knitwear, cut and sew and leather. Communicate and transfer all design details and any additional information into the company database and tracking system. Manage and coordinate advertising samples for campaign, look book and editorial shoots. Design Assistant Marcs May 2013 October 2015 Collaborated with the design team to ensure that the Marcs vision was upheld. Managed approvals for prints, bulk fabric and trims over the woven and cut and sew categories. Prepared CAD technical sketches in the correct print and fabrication to present to the creative director and buying team. Worked closely with the Senior Wovens Designer and Knitwear and Cut and Sew Designer to create ensure speciation pack were sent out with all appropriate information. Contributed to building and maintaining technical developments such as labelling and trims to final approval stage and into production. Design Assistant Accessories Jigsaw and Marcs August 2012 May 2013 Worked closely with Accessories Designer and Buyer to help design and produce accessories appropriate to Marcs. Researched and analyzed forecasted trends, created story boards for design meetings and sketched forthcoming ranges. Collaborated with the women s and men s design team to ensure that accessories and apparel presented a unified collection. Liaised with onshore and offshore suppliers to confirm delivery dates. Provided administrative assistance to the head and assistant designers. Workroom Assistant Fleur Wood April 2011 June 2011 Worked with the pattern makers to cut samples and patterns. Managed garment accessories for local production including labelling and trims. Worked with garment technician to measure garments. References References will be made available on request. Kate Armstrong Womenswear Design katearmstrong12@gmail.com (+1) 929 309 6947 Page 46