British fashion student pursuing a BFA in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design in New York. She has a strong foundation in textiles, photography, and art history, and is motivated to deepen her understanding of the fashion industry while contributing creatively. She is experienced through tailoring and backstage production support for fashion shows, along with creative assistance for a fashion startup.

Lily Dowley

British fashion student pursuing a BFA in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design in New York. She has a strong foundation in textiles, photography, and art history, and is motivated to deepen her understanding of the fashion industry while contributing creatively. She is experienced through tailoring and backstage production support for fashion shows, along with creative assistance for a fashion startup.

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British fashion student pursuing a BFA in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design in New York. She has a strong foundation in textiles, photography, and art history, and is motivated to deepen her understanding of the fashion industry while contributing creatively.

She is experienced through tailoring and backstage production support for fashion shows, along with creative assistance for a fashion startup.

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Work Experience

Design and Product Internship (NYFW Backstage Design Team) at Prabal Gurung
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Worked with the backstage design team at the Prabal Gurung NYFW show 2025, supporting design and product-related tasks for the show.
Design and Product Intern (backstage design team) at Prabal Gurung
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Part of the backstage design team for the Prabal Gurung NYFW show 2025, supporting design and product needs during show season.
Pub Staff at Builders Arms Pub
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Provided fast-paced customer service, managed orders, served customers, and handled payments efficiently. Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and bar areas.
Fashion Show Dresser at Anna Delvey and Kelly Cutrone’s Fashion Show
September 11, 2023 - Present
Worked backstage to assist models with quick outfit changes and supported overall show coordination during the event.
Tailoring Intern at Huntsman and Sons
March 16, 2023 - March 17, 2023
Shadowed expert tailors and gained insight into bespoke tailoring processes and workshop workflow.

Education

BFA in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
A Levels at Mander Portman Woodward
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
GCSEs at Heathfield School
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020
BFA in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
A Levels (Photography, Textiles, History of Art) at Mander Portman Woodward
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
GCSEs at Heathfield School
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization