I am a designer and trend specialist with experience across luxury children's and women's wear, spanning kids, womenswear and accessories. I rely on trend analysis, print and garment design, and project management to create seasonal ranges for luxury brands, coordinating across multi-category teams. I am a dual British-Canadian citizen with a passion for travel and design. Currently based in London, I have held roles from designer to design manager and senior trend designer, and I am exploring opportunities to move back to North America to be closer to family.…

Anthea Farquharson

I am a designer and trend specialist with experience across luxury children's and women's wear, spanning kids, womenswear and accessories. I rely on trend analysis, print and garment design, and project management to create seasonal ranges for luxury brands, coordinating across multi-category teams. I am a dual British-Canadian citizen with a passion for travel and design. Currently based in London, I have held roles from designer to design manager and senior trend designer, and I am exploring opportunities to move back to North America to be closer to family.…

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I am a designer and trend specialist with experience across luxury children’s and women’s wear, spanning kids, womenswear and accessories. I rely on trend analysis, print and garment design, and project management to create seasonal ranges for luxury brands, coordinating across multi-category teams.

I am a dual British-Canadian citizen with a passion for travel and design. Currently based in London, I have held roles from designer to design manager and senior trend designer, and I am exploring opportunities to move back to North America to be closer to family.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sessional Tutor at University for the Creative Arts
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Mentoring role for BA Fashion Management & Marketing; developing skills in the Adobe Creative Suite across all year groups.
Designer / Design Consultant at AFBespoke
November 1, 2010 - Present
Trend analysis, collection design, and project management; creating full trend forecasts and print/design ranges for luxury and boutique brands; portfolio clients include Fiona Coleman, Leonie Li, The Trendbunker, Sunuva Kids, Fancy Kids, Marie Chantal, Varley.
Girlswear Design Manager (Maternity Cover) at Marie Chantal Childrenswear
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Management of all SS16 girls & boys wear design developments; concurrently served as Senior Designer for Boyswear & Prints.
Boyswear & Prints Designer at Marie Chantal Childrenswear
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Designer for SS15, AW15, SS16 & AW16 collections; Smallish Design Awards 2015 – Highly Commended.
Senior Trends Designer at Trendstop
January 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017
Responsible for the research, analysis, editorial content & CAD work for FW18-19; weekly trend reports, catwalk overviews & client-based design projects; multi-product print & apparel designer for Women’s, Kids & Baby wear.
Managing Director at Balliliesk International Ltd
September 1, 2008 - January 31, 2013
Management and closure of the business; finances, bookkeeping, contracts and recruitment; coordination of accountancy & legal; language use; student mentoring & placement; marketing trips.
Womenswear Designer at Retro Jeans International Kft
January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Development of FW08-09 & SS09 ranges; all womenswear jeanswear product, plus some menswear; involvement in accessories.
Womens’ Junior Casual Wear Designer at Ted Baker
April 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007
Development of SS08, SS08 Flash, HS08, AW08 collections; jeanswear.
Intern: Tech Illustrator for AW07/08 Collection at Erdem Moralioglu
January 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Tech illustration work for AW07/08 collection.
Womenswear Designer at Chelsea Trading Co.
March 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006
Sole womenswear designer across all categories; development of teen & childrenswear ranges; clients included; product areas covered.
Studio Production Assistant at Maria Grachvogel
August 1, 2002 - May 31, 2003
Studio production support.
Lingerie Design Department Assistant at Marks & Spencer Plc
October 1, 2003 - March 31, 2004
Lingerie design department assistant.
Fabric Sourcing Assistant and Freelance Creative at River Island
December 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
Fabric sourcing assistant and freelance creative work.
Designer / Trend Analyst / Project Manager at AFBespoke
November 1, 2010 - Present
Trend analysis, collection design and project management across womenswear, kids & baby; creating full trend forecasts and print & design ranges for luxury and boutique brands.
Intern – Tech Illustrator for AW07/08 Collection at Erdem Moralioglu
January 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Technical illustrator support for AW07/08 collection.
Womenswear Designer at Chelsea Trading Company
March 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006
Sole womenswear designer across all categories for private label & brand; development across teen & childrenswear; client list included multiple international brands.
Lecturer & Tutor – Adobe Packages at Various
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Lecturing and tuition of Adobe packages to design teams and students (UCA, LCF).
Design & Consultancy at AFBespoke
November 1, 2010 - Present
Trend analysis, collection design, project management; trend forecasting for womenswear, kidswear & babywear; CAD & print design.
Girlswear Design Manager at Marie Chantal Childrenswear
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Management of all SS16 girls & boys wear design developments; maternity cover; concurrently Senior Designer for Boyswear & Prints.
Studio Production Assistant at Maria Grachvogel
January 1, 2003 - May 31, 2003
Studio production support.
Fabric Sourcing Assistant / Freelance Creative at River Island
December 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
Fabric sourcing assistant; freelance creative.
Designer & Trends Specialist at AFBespoke
November 1, 2010 - Present
Trend analysis, collection design & project management; works across kids, womenswear & accessories markets; creates seasonal print & design ranges for luxury brands; private clients include Fiona Coleman, The Trendbunker, Sunuva Kids, Fancy Kids, Marie Chantal Childrenswear & Varley.
Senior Boyswear & Prints Designer at Marie Chantal Childrenswear
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Designer for SS15, AW15, SS16 & AW16 collections; Senior Boyswear & Prints Designer (Nov 2013 - Dec 2015).
Design Manager at Marie Chantal Childrenswear
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Maternity cover Aug-Dec 2015; management of all SS16 girls & boys wear design developments; concurrently as Senior Boyswear & Prints Designer 2013-2015.
Senior Trend Designer at Trendstop
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Research, analysis, written editorial content & CAD work for FW18-19 across Women’s, Youth & Childrenswear; established Print & Apparel Designer for both Womenwear & youth markets.
Junior Casual Wear Designer at Ted Baker
April 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007
Development of SS08, SS08 Flash, HS08, AW08 collections; design categories; All jeanswear product (jersey, knitwear, wovens, leather); beachwear.
Tech Illustrator at Erdem Moralioglu
January 1, 2007 - February 1, 2007
Internship; Illustrator for AW07/08 collection.
Lingerie Design Department Assistant at Marks & Spencer
October 1, 2003 - March 1, 2004
Lingerie design department assistant; support in product development.
Fabric Sourcing Assistant & Freelance Creative at River Island
December 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Fabric sourcing assistant and freelance creative; Dec 2004 - Mar 2005.
Spanish-language Camp Counsellor at Campamento Monterreal
June 1, 1998 - June 30, 1998
Spanish-language camp counsellor; organized & ran activities.
Language School Assistant, Activity Organiser & Cook at Balliliesk International Ltd
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2000
Language school assistant; activity organiser & cook (1994-2000).

Education

Fashion BA Hons (2:1) at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Advanced-level Spanish (Certificate: 3861/8) at The University of Granada
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
MA Hispanic Studies with Social Anthropology at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
A-Levels at Gordonstoun School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Fashion BA Hons. (2:1) at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
MA Hispanic Studies with Social Anthropology at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Advanced-level Spanish at The University of Granada
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
A-Levels at Gordonstoun School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
A-Levels at Gordonstoun School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Advanced-level Spanish at The University of Granada
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
MA Hispanic Studies with Social Anthropology at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Fashion BA Hons (2:1) at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
A-Levels at Gordonstoun School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Advanced-level Spanish at The University of Granada
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
MA Hispanic Studies with Social Anthropology at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Fashion BA Hons. (2:1) at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Advanced-level Spanish (Certificate 3861/8)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
MA Hispanic Studies with Social Anthropology
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Fashion BA Hons (2:1)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
A-Levels
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Advanced-level Spanish
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
MA Hispanic Studies with Social Anthropology
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Fashion BA Hons (2:1)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Advanced-level Spanish
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
PG Certificate in Creative Pattern-cutting for the Industry
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Manufacturing
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    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
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    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
    A sneak peak at some of my extensive trend reporting Apparel DesignPrint DesignTrendforecastingColour forecastingCADFashion illustration…
    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
    A sneak peak at some of my extensive trend reporting Apparel DesignPrint DesignTrendforecastingColour forecastingCADFashion illustration…
    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
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    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
    A sneak peak of some of my print design work Apparel DesignPrint DesignTrendforecastingColour forecastingCADFashion illustration…
    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
    A sneak peak at some of my extensive trend reporting, which incorporates written work, CAD, colour forecasting & market analysis. Apparel DesignPrint DesignTrendforecastingColour forecastingCADFashion illustration…
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    A sneak peak at one of my fully produced resort wear collections, Sunuva Kids Swimwear. Apparel DesignPrint DesignTrendforecastingColour forecastingCADFashion illustration…
    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
    A sneak peak at some of my fashion illustration work, often incorporated into extensive trend reports. Apparel DesignPrint DesignTrendforecastingColour forecastingCADFashion illustration…
    uniE621 An abbreviated view of my work as a Trend forecaster, Print & Apparel Designer
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