Nicole Ballard
Fashion Design BA Hons
Winchester School of Art
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Casual/Streetwear / Womenswear / Atelier - Pattern Cutting
My location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Nicole Ballard
First Name: Nicole
Last Name: Ballard
University / College: Winchester School of Art
Course / Program: Fashion Design BA Hons
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Casual/Streetwear / Womenswear / Atelier - Pattern Cutting
My Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
About
Womenswear designer studying at Winchester School of Art specialising in streetwear, with research focusing on silhouette, colour and practicality.Inspired by the emergence of social media, paired with the unrealistic body standards imposed on young women. My final collection "Are You Listening Yet?" explores jovial excitement portrayed through fluorescent colours, with visually stimulating silhouettes to empower the wearer.
Thread by Thread: 2 years of Design Evolution
This portfolio traces the development of my design work throughout years 2 and 3 of university. It features my pre-collection, "Nip and Tuck," which examines beauty through fabric manipulation with pin tucks. It also includes three Salvation Army projects, where I crafted outfits from deadstock Burberry fabric, upholstery materials, and recycled clothing. Additionally, there's a snippet from a project based on a brief by Justin Thornton, founder of Preen. My designs burst with youthful energy and vibrant joy, blending street style with bold colours and dynamic silhouettes.