Kyle Gordon - Media studies AS coursework evaulation question 2
Elizabeth john Portfolio
1. Elizabeth John is an aspiring Fashion and Accessory Designer and has completed an M.A in Fashion
Accessory Design from Birmingham City University, United Kingdom. She has also worked with
International brands such as Celine and Hackett, thus expanding her knowledge into both high fashion
and retail. Prior to that, she completed a B.Sc.in Fashion and Apparel Design from Mount Carmel College,
Bangalore. In few years she aspires to set up her own label after much work experience in the industry. But
her passion for fashion doesn’t just end there; she is diligent, focussed and yearns to impart her skills,
knowledge and experience to the future torch bearers in the industry.
Dreaming to become a designer from the age of 9 shows how determined, focused and passionate she is
about this field. Thus undergoing 4 years of Fine Arts during her schooling to shape her sketching skills
along with winning several laurels in the field of art and fashion, and being featured in various articles
in newspapers shows that she offers a bag full of talent and creativity.
She also started two fashion accessories brand of her own one titled Cling- a- Ling with the theme”
Passion for budget Fashion” and the other titled “Kiss&Tel”, these were thus featured in various flea
markets in and around Bangalore, India, with a Facebook page in order to update buyers with latest
collections, discounts and even custom – made orders. The variety of accessories are- scarves, chains,
bracelets, earrings,etc.
By
Fashion & Accessory Designer
Elizabeth John
9. BACHELORS GRADUATION
COLLECTION
As an aspiring designer Elizabeth John loves to obtain her
inspiration from various trips and expeditions to lands both
near and far. A combination of personal experience and
beliefs clearly optimizes her style.
She likes to incorporate a very bold, chic factor to her
designs coupled with hints of feminity, dominance and
independence.
Thus this collection Titled - Tabgha S/S ’14 is inspired by
the Mosaic Tile art crafted at the location, Tabgha in Galilee
in The Holy Land(Israel) where the Miracle of the
Multiplication of the Five Loaves and Two Fish took place.
The silhouettes are inspired by the various miracles Jesus
performed. The accessories are inspired by the motif of the
Cross and the chandeliers observed in various Churches there.
This collection is an Indo-Western wear collection for
S/S’14 with the imagery of a modern day Indian business
woman who is trying to balance her corporate and social life.
The colours used in this collection are sky blue, royal blue,
sun yellow, black and gold which are the colours obtained
from the mosaic tile art itself.
10. The Theme for this
collection is titled –
My Lords Miracles
thus depicting the
various miracles Jesus
performed, with the
inspiration being one
of the Miracles of Jesus
that took place in the
region Tabgha.
The mood generated
for this collection is
supernatural, the
colours used are
combinations of both
warm and cool colours.
The fabrics used were
American crepe, Raw
silk, Net and
georgette.
12. INSPIRATION FOR
FASHION ACCESSORIES FOR TABGHA S/S’14
THE ACCESSORIES ARE INSPIRED BY THE MOTIF OF THE CROSS
AND THE CHANDELIERS OBSERVED IN VARIOUS CHURCHES
THERE.
Tabgha s/s ‘14
not only catered to
Apparel Design
but an integral
part of the
collection is the
Accessories that
were hand made
and others
adorned with
various motifs
inspired from
Israel along with
architectural and
interior
inspirations thus
serving beneficial
for the accessories
for this collection.
Black and gold
were the key
colours used in the
accessory
collection
14. Few more Design development
and construction for the
Accessories of Tabgha s/s’14.
Models showcasing these accessories
along with their garments and raw
materials used for construction
displayed.
22. FEATURED IN VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS
Music and Fashion have been dearest to her from a young age
thus perfecting them and thereby achieving recognition and
appreciation from the media.
Some of the articles speak of the aspiring designer’s additional musical skills while others
talk about her entrepreneurial skills in the field of Fashion.
23. “PASSIONFORBUDGETFASHION”
Cling-a- Ling is
a Fashion
Accessory brand
started by
Elizabeth John with
the target market
being teenage
college students.
Therefore
springing forth
with simple, chic
and classy
designs but at
prices reasonable
and affordable for
all.
The accessories are
all handmade and
designed by
Elizabeth John and
her other two
partners.
24. INITIAL ART WORKS
During her schooling Elizabeth John experimented
with various art forms ranging from still life to
portraits to graphic art and composition all
undertaken in her 4 year Fine Arts course.
Portraits and Graphic Art
27. BACHELORS LEVEL DESIGNS
The aspiring Designer undertook a B.Sc. in Fashion and Apparel Design in Mount Carmel
College, Bangalore. Thus with the skills and added training provided at the Institute she
brought a whole new dimension to design in the field of fashion.
Accessory Design
- Shoes
