Jane Bowler

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• MA Degree

  School

  School of Design

  Programme

  MA Textiles, 2010

  Specialism

  Mixed Media Textiles

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• [email protected]
  07754 470549
  http://www.janebowler.co.uk

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• Fusion
  

  My collection is derived from a fusion of traditional Japanese straw raincoats and the iconic British mackintosh. I have combined stitchless heat-forming techniques and ultrasonic welding of recycled plastics. Through sumptuous colour, lustrous gloss and a harmonious mix of synthetic and natural fibres, I am pushing the boundaries of rainwear. The result is a witty collection for both men and women that encapsulates sophistication, style and luxury.

• Degrees

• BA (Hons), Multi Media Textiles (First class), Loughborough University, 2006; Foundation Art and Design, Loughborough University, 2003

• Experience

• Collaboration with laser welding company, TWI Ltd, Cambridge, 2010; Collaboration with knitted textile designer/product designer, Victoria Campbell, Alexander Groves (Royal College of Art), London, 2010; Fashion swatch designer, Taylor Mcardle (clients include Calvin Klein, Topshop, Coast), Leicester, 2006-10; Stylist/creative director, Don't Magazine, London, 2006

• Exhibitions

• HotelRCA, Ventura Lambrate, Milan, Italy, 2010; The Unexpected Curious, Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Art, London, 2010; Concept Show, Oxford Fashion Week, Oxford, 2009; Green and Organic Fashion Show, View from the Top Gallery, Nottingham, 2007

• Awards

• First prize, Material Inspiration: Online Trend Story, WGSN Surface Prize, 2010; Finalist, Noise Festival Creative Talent Exhibition, Liverpool Biennial, 2006; Shortlisted, Textile Designs, Marks and Spencers/Royal College of Art Collaborative Project, 2010