Chidera Eggerue is a creative LCF Fashion Design & Development BA graduate who doubles as a freelance visual artist and has been gifted with an overwhelming curiosity that cannot be quenched. With a self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to life, Chidera is a hard worker who is hungry for success. Being a confident communicator with a vibrant, memorable personality, Chidera gets on well with new people, has a keen eye for detail and has excellent organisational skills. Chidera is not only able to work independently but also thrives within a team.
Experience
FEBRUARY 2014
Backstage assistant
House of Holland SS14 show - London
Role: ensured that models were correctly dressed according to assigned looks.
JUNE 2014
Backstage assistant
DKNY SS15 Menswear show - London
Pretty Green AW14 show - London
Role: ensured that models were correctly dressed according to assigned looks.
FEBRUARY 2013
Studio assistant
Mirjam Roudén - London
Role:
- Monitored print development.
- Assisted with sample swatch arrangement for international delivery.
- Recorded and arranged sample records on computer.
JUNE 2012
Studio assistant
Lulu Liu - London
Role:
- Assisted with pattern cutting.
- Prepared and created toiles.
Education
MAY 2016
Fashion Design & Development BA
University of the Arts London: London College of Fashion
- Specialised projects have included client work with Giordano and Liberty London.
- Featured in i-D magazine's 'The Future Fashion' issue and was shot, interviewed and named one of the 'Top LCF Freshers'.
Has acquired skills in using:
- Sewing machines
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
MAY 2013
Visual Arts & Design BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma
The BRIT School - London
- Finished with D* D* D grade.
JUNE 2011
Notre Dame RC Girls' School - London
- Finished with 4 A*'s, 5 A's and 2 B's at GCSE Level including English, Maths and Science.
References
TEACHER
James Hamilton Butler
Course Director - Fashion Design & Development
London College of Fashion
email: j.h.butler@fashion.arts.ac.uk
TEACHER
Alice Everest
Director of Visual Arts & Design course
The BRIT School
email: abrother@brit.croydon.sch.uk
CONTACT ME:
email: chidera.eggerue@gmail.com