Samantha Holden
Fashion Design and Marketing BA(Hons)
Northumbria University
Specialisms: Womenswear / Atelier - Pattern Cutting / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
Samantha Holden
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Holden
Specialisms: Womenswear / Atelier - Pattern Cutting / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
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My Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
University / College: Northumbria University
Course / Program Title: Fashion Design and Marketing BA(Hons)
About
Fashion Design and Marketing Graduate specialising in pattern cutting and vintage & deadstock textiles. Recently began developing skills in pattern-cutting software CLO3D and Optitex.
As a designer, I enjoy finding inspiration in retro and vintage items e.g., Sindy doll clothes from the 1970s. I also enjoy reimagining classic pieces with an added aspect of sustainable fabrics in the form of vintage & deadstock textiles.
Sindy's wardrobe - sunday sunday
Sunday Sunday's launch collection (Sindy's Wardrobe) draws upon inspiration found in a collection of Sindy doll outfits from the 1970s. Vintage or deadstock textiles to inform design-based decisions with chosen fabrics leading my colour palette for the rest of the collection. Sindy's Wardrobe was created to achieve a general feeling of nostalgia. The key item in the collection is a trench coat with added retro and sustainable design elements. Created from a pair of 1970s curtains, this piece showcases a contemporary interpretation of the classic garment.
Competitions
Global Design Graduate Show 2023
Sunday Sunday is a brand concept which is centred around the idea of slower Sundays. It was born out of the love of activities perfect for a Sunday, such as looking around antique centres and autumn walks. Sunday Sunday would have a physical location store that creates a community of people that share a love of craftsmanship and sewing. In order to be inclusive as possible, the brand provides branded home sewing patterns within its promotional offering.
Using my trench coat design and paper pattern pieces as a starting point, I created a digital version of the key piece in my collection using the sofeware CLO3D.