A little
about me

I like the point where an idea has to work in real life. I can research a concept, sketch it, cut a pattern, drape, sew and adjust a toile until the garment feels right. During my BA in Fashion Design at Nottingham Trent University, I learned to take that process from the first drawing through to a finished look.

I enjoy working with people as much as working with my hands. As a classroom assistant, I supported students with research, pattern cutting and photoshoot direction. Helping someone talk through an idea and find a way to make it is something I find rewarding.

I now work as a visual merchandiser at Primark, having also worked with customers on the shop floor. Fashion buying appeals to me because it brings together the things I enjoy: understanding people, looking closely at products, researching ideas and making considered choices about what a customer might want to wear.

In my own designs, I like to mix soft, feminine details with the structure of tailoring. Vietnamese culture and history often give me a starting point, but the clothes still need to feel comfortable enough to wear often and special enough to keep.