Katie Eash

Design Portfolio

2015

In the following pages you will find a compilation of

what I created for my first collection along with other

previous projects. As a general design aesthetic,

each piece should be translated as art. It should be

shown as a piece of true expression.

| Table of Contents |

1 Resume

2-3 Design Brief

4-5 Desired Retailer

6-7 Target Market

8-11 Inspiration/ Color Palette

12-41 The Gate Between Collection

42-47 Previous Work

Katherine N. Eash 7423 Kingsway Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46819

260-705-7799 katie.eash77@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: Hard working Purdue University graduate with proven design and organizational

Skills, seeking to apply my abilities to the position of Fashion Designer.

EDUCATION: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN/ May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Technology

Minor in Fine Art

London College of Fashion London, UK/ April 2014

Study Abroad Fashion Design Semester

Fashion Design and Technology

SKILLS: Draping Patternmaking Sewing Tailoring

Illustration Millinery Styling Gerber

Pattern Grading Illustrator Photoshop Footwear Design

EXPERIENCE: Stylist and Inventory/Media Assistant Jophiel/ Aug. 2015- Current

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Aid the VP of Marketing and Operations in areas of physical inventory management including: data entry, receiving

merchandise, preparation of inventory tickets, management of online inventory

Assist in the development and execution of marketing plan across our digital channels: MailChimp, Facebook, Twitter,

Pinterest, YouTube

Grow Jophiel’s voice as a brand within the community through relevant social media forums and measurable SEO

practices

Develop and coordinate portions of Jophiel website content consistent with the Jophiel brand and desired by the target

market

Become a brand ambassador and advocate for Jophiel through social media spaces and engagement in the community

Senior Designer Castle Cloud Designs/ June 2014-Present

West Lafayette, IN

Executed a full collection of men's and women's garments from the initial sketch to the final product

Sourced fabrics in Europe along with various locations in the U.S.

Created sewing patterns through draping techniques, flat patterning, cut and sew patterning

Costume Designer Purdue Dance Workshops/ Jan. - May 2015

West Lafayette, IN

Participated as lead costume designer to execute full costumes for 28 dancers in the Spring Dance Works from start to

finish

Managed other designers in order to create a fair and efficient working atmosphere by delegating specific tasks, giving

deadlines to those tasks, and assisting with those tasks if need be

First Hand Purdue Costume Shop/ Jan.- May 2015

West Lafayette, IN

Constructed costumes for Macbeth and Good Kids from start to finish well as creating a period corset

Created and proofed technical specifications for technical measurement blocks for the entire Costume shop

Head of Lighting and Visual Purdue University/ Aug. 2014-May 2015

West Lafayette, IN

Led small team in the orchestration of lighting, photography, and video for the Purdue University Fashion Show 2015

Design Intern Anton Alexander/ May-August 2014

Fort Wayne, IN

Collaborated with Anton Alexander in his hopes for creating line of female dress shirts which is still in progress.

THE GATE BETWEEN Fall II 2015

What is the absurd? What is reality? How can one honestly say that there is only

one true reality? Questions of this nature tend to be automatically understood

to a certain extent, that is, until the question is asked out loud; not just once…

repeatedly, over and over again. According to Albert Camus, the absurd is when

the appetite for the absolute and unity meets the impossibility of reducing this

world to a rational and reasonable principle. This collection is the journey from

confusion of the standard reality that we live to the more understood reality of

our own. We control the world that we live in, if we are willing to fight for it. The

Gate Between is the door that must be opened to reach the absurd. And one

must break all boundaries to reach full potential and live a life beyond the

absurd. Inspiration for this collection grew primarily on psychological thought

and the understanding of philosophical theories of reality. Through stylized lines

that represent human anatomy and silhouettes that are not necessarily natural,

this collection fuses two realities, the one that is seen when one looks at another

and the one that is seen when one looks at oneself.

“For me fashion is an expression of art that is very close

related to me and to my body.

I see it as my expression of identity combined with desire,

moods and cultural setting. In all my work I try to make

clear that fashion is an artistic expression, showing and

wearing art, and not just a functional and devoid of

content or commercial tool. With my work I intend to

show that fashion can certainly have an added value to

the world, that it can be timeless and that its

consumption can be less important then its beginning.

Wearing clothing creates an exciting and imperative form

of self-expression. 'Form follows function' is not a slogan

with which I concur. On the contrary, I find that forms

complement and change the body and thus the emotion.

Movement, so essential to and in the body, is just as

important in my work. By bringing form, structure

and materials together in a new manner, I try to suggest

and realize optimal tension and movement.”

- Iris Van Herpen

NEW YORK CITY - LONDON - AMSTERDAM - PARIS - MILAN - SEOUL - HONG KONG

HAUTE COUTURE - AVANT GARDE - WOMENSWEAR

THE RETAILER:

Anabelle

18-25

Upper Middle

Class

Dreamer of

Misfit Toys

:THE GIRL:

Malachi

20-27

Upper Middle

Class

Rebel with a

Cause

:THE BOY:

“Everyone has an Angel. A Guardian

who watches over us. We can't

know what form they'll take. One

day, old man. Next day, little girl.

But don't let appearances fool you,

they can be as fierce as any

dragon. Yet they're not here to

fight our battles, but to whisper

from our heart. Reminding that it's

us. It’s everyone of us who holds

power over the world we create.

We can deny angels exist, Convince

ourselves they can't be real. But

they show up anyway, at strange

places and at strange times. They

can speak through any character

we can imagine. They'll shout

through demons if they have to.

Daring us, challenging us to fight.” -Suckerpunch

Sweet dreams are made of this…..

…...Who am I to disagree….

…..With what’s in your

head?

The Palette

-Albert Camus

Look 1: Off the shoulder, princess

seam gown will tulle mermaid

style skirt

Sty: 4560 Fall 2015

Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Tulle/ Silk Dupioni

Colors: Grey, White

Model | Meaghan Murphy

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Look 2:

Princess seamed bodice with

sheer center piece. Pants- Dark

red Harlem pants with black

sheer swoops around both legs

Sty: 4561 Fall 2015

Price: $150 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Silk Chiffon/ Crinkled Taffeta/ Silk Organza

Colors: Silver, Black, Maroon

Model | Lauren Ravesloot

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Look 3:

Wide Turtle neck style jacket

with textured, patch pocket

trousers

Sty: 4563 Fall 2015

Price: $200 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Wool

Colors: Brown/ Black

Sty: 4562 Fall 2015

Price: $125 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Double Face Wool

Colors: Black, Grey

Model | Arjun Patel

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Look 4:

High neck long sleeve gown with

mesh center panel and back slit

Sty: 4564 Fall 2015

Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Polyester/ Spandex

Colors: Camel, Ivory, Green

Model | Karlyn Haberstein

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Look 5:

Bias cut halter dress with

mermaid sweep train.

Sty: 4565 Fall 2015

Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Sateen/ Silk

Colors: Ivory, Grey

Model | Bailey May Stump

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Look 6:

Sports jacket with wide versatile lapel

that converts into a scarf. This is paired

with a green V-neck shirt and grey

trousers

Sty: 4566 Fall 2015

Price: $250 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Cotton/ Vinyl/ Suede

Colors: Brown, Maroon, Cream, and Gray

Model | Roberto Mantica

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Sty: 4567 Fall 2015

Price: $60 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Rayon/ Polyester

Colors: Grey, Green

Sty: 4568 Fall 2015

Price: $200 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Wool/ Leather

Colors: Grey, Black

Look 7:

High neckline dress with an open

back and princess seamed

bodice. Bottom will be Slim A-

line style.

Sty: 4569 Fall 2015

Price: $415 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Silk Charmeuse/ Sequined Mesh

Colors: Gold, Copper, Silver

Model | Lexy Cardone

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

| THE GATE BETWEEN | Fall 2015

Katie Eash Fashion Design

| THE GATE BETWEEN | Fall 2015

Katie Eash Fashion Design

Previous Work: Paneled top with open back.

And hand-crafted belt .

Leather circle skirt with

exposed zipper

Knit, V-neck shirt

paired with cord

skinny jean

featuring leather

accents.

Accessory Design and

Construction: Handmade sinamay hat with silk, lace

and pearl details

Hand-painted,

creative footwear

design based off of

the fairy tale,

Styling:

Delpozo Look Book Spring 2015

Zara Look Book Spring 2015