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Information About Esmee:

Personal Description:

FASHION AND TEXTILES TUTOR

Working in Fashion is a very challenging but rewarding career choice.
I have had the privilege of travelling the world as designer and meeting many fascinating people, learning new languages and discovering many countries and cities.
I have worked for famous brands in Paris, Milan, New York and London plus lesser known brands in Spain, Istanbul, Kuwait, Beirut and Japan.Additionally, I have worked with garment producers, footwear makers and craftspeople in India, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Turkey and Japan. Fashion is a lifestyle.
My first job was in Kenzo in Paris where I worked as an assistant knitwear designer. I was then head hunted by Moschino in Milan where I worked on their jeans, lingerie and swimwear collections. I enjoyed living in both cities and in these jobs I learnt how to work as part of team and theabout the 'business' of fashion.
After 2 years in full time employment I then decided that I wanted to work as afreelance designer.I started working on short term contracts working mainly in India, Thailand and China. I would work directly with the factories, sourcing fabrics and trims, overseeing the sampling of prints, embroideries and garments and approving samples.
In 2000 I decided to start my own footwear collection in partnership with an Italian firm in Northern Italy. I used to work directly in the factory and then exhibit the collection at London, Paris and Milan Fashion week. My collection was sold in designer boutiques wordwide including Harvey Nichols in London.
I still work as freelance fashion and footwear designer now and also as a product sourcing consultant. However, now I limit my work to Europe and do not go on so many long haul trips. This gives me time to work as a tutor which for me is exciting and I have pleasure in sharing my skills and experience.
This year I have set up a textile design studio that I will be launching at the Premiere Vision show in Paris in September 2012.

Teaching Experience:

I am currently teaching at University of the Creative Arts Rochester on the Fashion and Print BA. Additionally I work as on online instructor for San Francisco Academy of Art University.
I teach the following subjects-
Garment design
Textile Design
Footwear Design
Illustration
Technical drawing
Life Drawing
Pattern cutting
Fashion Marketing
Cultural studies essays
Dissertations
Business set-up
Applications forms and personal


Student 1 - I have been working with student 1 since she was studying A-levels and I have been working with her on a weekly basis to help her with fashion design and garment construction skills. She was been accepted to study Art Foundation at Central St. Martins and has now been accepted on the fashion design pathway. I will continue working with her on a weekly basis until she has been accepted on the BA Fashion at St. Martins.


Student 2 - I have been working wiht her since she was studying Art Foundation at CSM, she was accepted to study BA Textiles at Central St. Martins. We work principally on research methods, design development skills and portfolio presentation. I also help her with cultural studies essays.

Student 3 - Is studying Fashion BA at Marangoni. I help her with pattern cutting.

Student 4 - Has completed a BA at LCF and is currently preparing her portfolio for an interview fo the MA at CSM.

Student 5 - Is studying Fashion Marketing BA at LCF and has help with essays and marketing projects.

Student 6 - Is eight years old and wants to study Fashion BA at CSM, we work on drawing and customisation projects

Student 7 - Is 14 years old and wants to study Fashion BA at CSM, we work on pattern cutting and sewing techniques.

Tutoring Approach:

Every student is different. The first session will be assessing the student needs and making a bespoke programme for that them. Many if my students are international students from many different countries including: China, Azerbaijan, Russian and UAE.
I like to make lessons as interesting, varied and stimulating as possible. A major part of being a designer is being culturally aware and spending a lot of time on research.
I can teach you in your own home or we can decide to meet in a learning area of gallery or museum.

Qualifications:

• Fashion and Print BA (Hons) Central St. Martins

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / Online
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes
Additional Languages Spoken:	Turkish, Italian, French, Turkish