Rhiannon Wakefield

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• MA Degree

  School

  School of Design

  Programme

  MA Fashion Menswear, 2017

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  http://www.rhiannonwakefield.com
  @Rhiannon Wakefield

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• Menswear designer. My work revolves around a fascination with the way that graphics and colour react on the body with movement. I’m interested in camouflage, disruptive patterns and visual trickery. I’ve explored this through a series of live experiments using light, paint and textiles on the body in combination with experimental photography.
  
  

  These experiments inspired further exploration of fabric innovation, and resulted in my development of a kinetic textile which reacts and responds to body movement. I believe in the importance of understanding and appreciating the relationship between textile and garment, with the harmony between the two allowing for every piece to be completely unique to its purpose. The relationship between garment and wearer creates a distinct yet transitory reaction with every movement.
  

• Degrees

• BA Fashion Design, Middlesex University, 2014; FdA Fashion Foundation Newcastle College

• Experience

• Microsoft Autonomous Pixels Collaboration – London 2016; Studio manager and Head of production - Alex Mullins, London 2014–15; Print design and Studio assistant - Michael Van Der Ham, London 2013; Design and Studio assistant – Marios Schwab, London 2013; Millinery and Jewellery assistant – House of Flora, London 2012

• Awards

• RCA Innovation 2017; Brioni and Royal College of Art Tailoring Award, 2016; Middlesex University Deans List, 2014; Graduate Fashion Week Portfolio Award, 2014; FAD National Competition Winner, 2014