AMANDA TOWNSHEND
Hello my name is Amanda and thank you for visiting my fashion and design website portfolio. I recently completed my Masters in Business Administration from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. My Bachelors qualification is in Fashion Design and Technology from Manchester Metropolitan University under the Manchester Fashion Institute. I specialised in menswear however I have womenswear and unisex projects as well. This website showcases my fashion related work experience as well as prior design projects I created. Enjoy!
APR- JUL 2021 WORK EXPERIENCE: MASCOT MAKING
I was responsible for fabric sourcing and construction of the mascots' outfits for the launch event of animated series written and designed by Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn "นครป่าหลากลาย หลายชีวิต"
GRADUATE PROJECT: FINAL MAJOR PROJECT 2021
MENSWEAR COLLECTION
The concept of my Final Major Project collection is Space Age and Gaming. I was inspired by the rising in popularity of gaming and how fashion is exploring the consumer market in the virtual world in the modern technological era. I looked into retro space fashion in the 60s combined with modern tech fashion to create a multifunctional collection. The multifunctional element was inspired by the concept of leveling up and clothing transformations in games. To add a unique twist to my work, I designed prints resembling each planet of the solar system. Please click 'More Information' below to browse my design portfolio and technical portfolio for this project.
GRADUATE PROJECT: GFF X COATS THREAD LIVE BRIEF 2021
WOMENSWEAR COLLECTION
This is my work for the Coats Thread and Graduate Fashion Foundation Competition. The brief was to create an upcycled outfit with topstitching as the main detail. My Garment was chosen to participate in the competition by Manchester Metropolitan University.
FINAL YEAR PROJECT: FASHION INDUSTRY
MENSWEAR COLLECTION: DESIGN ONLY
This project I was inspired by the water pollution to create a sustainable collection using biodegradable fabrics. I designed my own prints inspired by oil spills and scuba helmets into my collection inspired by streetwear to add a pop of colour. Please click "Technical Portfolio" button below to view my tech/spec pack.