Throughout my career, I have worked on a diverse range of collections, from light jerseys to heavyweight tweeds. My experience includes working on both men's and women's collections, focusing on modern body shapes and fit. I have had the opportunity to work with renowned brands

Neil J Christopher

Throughout my career, I have worked on a diverse range of collections, from light jerseys to heavyweight tweeds. My experience includes working on both men's and women's collections, focusing on modern body shapes and fit. I have had the opportunity to work with renowned brands

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Throughout my career, I have worked on a diverse range of collections, from light jerseys to heavyweight
tweeds. My experience includes working on both men’s and women’s collections, focusing on modern
body shapes and fit. I have had the opportunity to work with renowned brands

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/Designer at B & A
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2001
Founded and designed denim collections; built own label and developed ranges for major stores (Beams, Jet Black, Ships, JS, Isatan, F&E, RRL); managed export collections, pattern cutting, and full production runs; company acquired by Kato EU Ltd in December 2001.
Designer / Production Lead at Kato EU Ltd
December 1, 2001 - Present
Worked on denim with its own label and developing ranges for major stores; collaborated with weavers to develop new fabrics and processes; designed export collections and production/development including fabric, trims & styling, sales samples and finished product runs.

Education

Pattern cutting at The Spirella Company of Great Britain
November 24, 1996 - November 24, 1997
I worked during my school holidays, learning a trade, working with skilled cutters and pattern makers, my Dad made me do it (it was his company!), and I never thanked him for it, not properly anyway

Qualifications

Guest lecturer at UAL/St Martins/LCF for Pattern, Production, and Fabrics
January 30, 2010 - January 30, 2016

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other