Marie Parsons

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• MA Degree

  School

  School of Design

  Programme

  MA Textiles, 2011

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  http://www.marieparsons.com

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• Pushing the boundaries of design and textiles, I create distinctive pieces by combining unexpected materials and technological processes in innovative ways.


  I aspire to challenge the conventional perception of textiles and their application, creating unique, bespoke fabrics and surfaces suitable for high-end fashion accessories and interiors.


  With stitch as a principal inspiration, I have reinter-preted traditional quilting and reverse appliqué techniques in a super-modern way by juxtaposing hard and soft surfaces, using digital embroidery and laser cutting.


  My collection was informed by references as broad as East End building sites, Mykonos Town and Paris flea market finds.


• Degrees

• BA (Hons), Textile Design (First class), Chelsea College of Art & Design, 2009; Foundation Art and Design, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, 2006

• Experience

• Jewellery designer , Stefan Orschel-Read, London, 2010; Embroidery design, Topshop Unique, London, 2010; Freelance swatch work, Calvin Klein, DVF, J Crew, Kenneth Cole, Rachel Roy, New York, 2009-present; Accessories designer, Louise Goldin, London, New York, 2011

• Exhibitions

• Stefan Orschel-Read, London Fashion Week, Freemason's Hall, London, 2010; 8 Fingers No Thumbs, Smithfield Gallery, London, 2010; Indigo, Première Vision, Paris, France, 2008; Louise Goldin, New York Fashion Week Presentation, Union Square Studios, New York, USA, 2011

• Awards

• Winner, Worshipful Company of Haberdashers’ Award, 2010; Runner up, Dyers Company Award, 2010; First prize, WGSN Materials & Surface Innovation Prize, 2010