Nichole Smith Fashion Portfolio

Fashion NICHOLE SMITH
Portfolio Inspiration and Creation

I am Nichole
Smith.

FASHION DESIGNER

OVER THE YEARS, I’VE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK
ON A NUMBER OF INCREDIBLE PROJECTS THAT HAVE

ALLOWED ME TO GROW AND ESTABLISH MYSELF WITHIN
THIS COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY. I HOPE YOU’LL ENJOY

VIEWING MY PROJECTS AS MUCH AS I ENJOYED WORKING ON
THEM. GO AHEAD AND EXPLORE, AND DON’T HESITATE TO
REACH OUT IF YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN MORE

Fashion Inspiration WHAT SPARKS MY
CREATIVITY AND
As a designer I see my style as leaning towards wearable art as I enjoy creating
exaggerated silhouettes combined with staple pieces allowing everyday women IMAGINATION
to feel fashion forward while still having functionality. I enjoy the concept of
construction and creating structure in my garments and create statement pieces to elevate
to garments to become eye catching.

I enjoy working with various types of fabrics and making use of soft and hard fabrics to
create depth in the garments such as within this collection pairing interesting structural
fabrics juxtaposed with the use of soft flowy fabrics. I feel this allows the wearer to enjoy
both masculine and feminine qualities within each garment .

Mastered SEWING
Fashion
Techniques Skilled in the construction of
garments and manipulating fabrics to
bring the design to life.

PATTERN MAKING

The process of patternmaking and
technicalities of transforming 2
dimensional ratios for the 3
dimensional form are one of my great
passions.

SKETCHING

The mixed media of hand sketching
combined with Adobe creative suite
are my particular skill set.

Skills and Traits

FINE EYE SHARP IMPECCABLE
FOR DETAIL BUSINESS SENSE INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE TEAM LEADERSHIP
HIGHLY ORGANIZED

WHAT KEEPS ME SUCCESSFUL

Fashion Education

Student Student at AFDA Costume Designer & Fashion Designer Creative Account
at LISOF School of School of Motion Stylist and Business Manager
Picture Medium Manager
Fashion Kalimat Group
Bachelor of Arts Freelance Costume My own fashion label International, Dubai
Bachelor of Arts in (honours) in Costume, Designer for film and IPIKOKO
Fashion Design
Makeup & Styling. television

SECOND SELF COLLECTION IPIKOKO

Pushing the boundries of shape and form My own label of ready to wear and bridal
through contruction and pattern making. wear.

AFDA JOHANNESBURG Achievements
Best Costume Designer Award
(BA Hons. Year)

MTV EUROPEAN MUSIC
AWARDS
MTV Breaks International
Costume Designer Winner

SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION
WEEK
SA Week New Talent Finalist.

SECOND 2012
SELF

INSPIRATION About
Architechtural volume enhancing Second Self
the feminine form.

CONCEPT
Pushing the boundries of the
human form to create wearable art.

TARGET MARKET
A consumer that appreciates the
art form of fashion while
appreciating well constructed
garments.

MOODBOARD

DESIGNS
AND SKETCHES

FINAL
PRODUCTS

MTV
EMA'S2016

About MTV INSPIRATION
EMAS I took inspiration from the MTV
EMA logo to form the shapes used
within the design.

CONCEPT
3 Dimensional structure to be worn
by a living podium hence
obstructing the face to allow the
model to appear as part of the
stage.

TARGET MARKET
Avant guarde, conceptual fashion
enthusiasts.

MOODBOARD

DESIGNS
AND SKETCHES

South 2017
African
Fashion
Week

INSPIRATION About New
This collection is inspired by the Talent
meaning of Ipikoko which means
peacock in isizulu. Collection

CONCEPT
A wearable range that is unique in
its custome designed prints
inspired by the peacock motif. A
combination of feminine traits and
harsh captivating lines.

TARGET MARKET
Strong daring consumer looking to
make a statement.

MOODBOARD

DESIGNS
AND SKETCHES

IPIKOKO- 2016-
Bridal & 2019
Custom

Ipikoko is a brand that was About
developed to cater to custom IPIKOKO
designs within the wedding
industry.

As the designer and business
manager of the brand, the aim was
to elevate bridal wear and allow
each client to walk away with a
desired final product that was
designed specifically for their
vision.

CUSTOM DESIGNS

CUSTOM DESIGNS

CUSTOM DESIGNS

CUSTOM DESIGNS

CUSTOM DESIGNS

University 2010-
Projects 2012

At University we were tasked with About
creating garments to specific University
themes.
Projects
Below are projects that were
completed by myself from idea
phase to final garment.

These are to display the origins of
my love for fashion.

DESIGN PROJECTS

DESIGN PROJECTS

[email protected] Get in touch with me
@IPIKOKOZA
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