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Philippa Hall

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I have been designing garments for over 15 years and have a true passion to innovate and challenge the fashion industry to reduce waste, whilst striving to be a leader of upcoming cellulose fibres and recycled…

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I have been designing garments for over 15 years and have a true passion to innovate and challenge the fashion industry to reduce waste, whilst striving to be a leader of upcoming cellulose fibres and recycled fabrications. I encourage others to dare and take risks with new ideas, while still securing the offer of core best sellers within the range.

My experience across jersey, wovens, denim, knitwear, outerwear, schoolwear, occasionwear, hosiery, and accessories for kids and newborn age groups has given me confidence to explore menswear product areas too. As a global traveller, former Scuba Diving Instructor and marine conservationist/biologist, I strive to be a conscious consumer and understand the climate crisis with awareness of public lifestyle and attitude changes of the sustainable active customer. On my travels I have sourced sustainably made/recycled fabrics across many product types and have mill and factory contacts in the industry. I have a good understanding of pattern cutting, sales, costings, merchandising processes and account management. I love sourcing and developing trims and fabrics in trend-led colour and texture direction. I have a strong understanding of target markets and work well both independently and as part of a creative team.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Other
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

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Projects · 1

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Designer · Self-employed / FreelanceSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

I am a designer of childrenswear and menswear with 15+ years of experience, focused on innovative and sustainable design, reducing waste, and leading development of cellulose fibres and recycled fabrics. I work across jersey, wovens, denim, knitwear, outerwear, schoolwear, occasionwear, hosiery and accessories for kids and newborns, with strong pattern cutting, merchandising, sales, costings and account management. I source/trial trims and fabrics in trend-led color and texture, and build strategic ranges that combine core best sellers with bold, sustainable innovations.

Freelance Designer (Children'swear & Menswear) · Self-employedSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Designing garments for over 15 years with a passion to innovate and reduce waste. Experience across jersey, wovens, denim, knitwear, outerwear, schoolwear, occasionwear, hosiery, and newborn accessories; expanding into menswear product areas. Skilled in pattern cutting, sales, costings, merchandising processes, and account management; adept at sourcing trims and fabrics and directing trend-led color and texture. Strong at balancing independent work with collaborative teams and maintaining mill/factory contacts for sustainable fabric development and budget-conscious options.

Menswear Denim, Casual & Formal Trs, Shirts & Tailoring Designer · Next SourcingMar 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

*Independently design & develop full product collections for Menswear Woven & Denim product ranges including Tailoring, shirts & trouser ranges *Trend Forecasting & professional Seasonal considered design presentations to customers, buyers, suppliers etc *Eye for detail in sampling through fabric sourcing & trim development *Travel for both inspiration & territory development trips including mills & factories. *Technically spec design packs & artworks in a clear & concise manner *Liaise with Buying & Merchandising teams regarding Critical Path deadlines are met in fast paced environments *Manage overseas territory development team to ensure smapling standards & expectations are adhered to with effective problem solving & deadlines met *Comp shops & Shop reports on target markets *Presentations to customers online & in person to build rapport & understand customers needs *Introduce innovative ideas & present in professional manner with open mind

Boyswear Woven Designer · Next Plc & Next SourcingMar 2021 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Newborn Designer · Next PlcAug 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer & Marine Conservationist · GlobalMay 2016 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Emergency First Responder Volunteer · British Red CrossJan 2013 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr

Education

BA (HONS) FASHION ENTERPRISE · University of Portsmouth2005 – 2009

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