JESSICA WICIAK Fashion Design - Product Development

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FLUX NATURAL CONTROL FLOWER BOMB

FLUX

With so much turmoil going on in the world around us people are constantly looking for new ways to stay at ease within themselves.

Among the ever-advancing motion of moving forward and

the constant transformations going on around them, people are making modifications to their lives and are shifting to more soothing methods of comfort and familiarity to achieve this trend.

FLUID MOTION

FLUID MOTION

The fluid motion provides a calming sensation and a sense of familiarity to the people. Fluid and delicate lines that represent movement are being brought to the forefront. This emergence of softer lines has been the focus in many different art forms. Between the outside of building structures to the interior of houses, from art

instillations to silhouette of garments this trend is quickly sweeping the world we live in

many different ways.

OPPORTUNITY

STATEMENTFlux is a women’s wear collection that was developed for a lively, strong willed customer to cater to her chaotic, ever changing world. With the use of delicate chiffons in a flowing motion and vibrant

and soft hues of blue Flux will showcase the feminine and elegant side of the wearer and provide her a calming sensation while she is looking her best at conquering any task in her way.

We’re naturally drawn to aquatic hues. The color blue is overwhelming chosen as the favorite color of people from all around the world. A study from marketing research has found that people tend to associate blue hues with qualities such as calm,

openness, depth and wisdom.

“The Blue Mind” a mildly meditative state characterized by

calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general

happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment.

JUSTIFICATION

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Natural Control

CONCEPT

Natural Control is a line for the dominant woman that likes to

take control of her life. With garments inspired by armor this

collection will provide a shied while the women is

taking on the world. With the use of leather, and fur in

natural tones the inner animal will be forced to

come out of each woman wearing the collection.

An extension of Alice + Olivia

Flower Bomb

As the world around us is advancing rapidly, many people are stepping back and reconnecting with environment. Concerns with the threats of global warming and its effects on the planet, many people are making extra efforts to preserve the Earth. We are being encouraged to use products that are helpful not harmful to the planet. In an effort to help rebuild what we are destroying, consumers have been asked to recycle and reuse products. They are also turning to forms of biodegrading as another way to improve the environment we live in.

Alice and Olivia gives their customers everything a woman could ever need for their wardrobe; pants, tops, dresses, coats and now even tights, but they have not offered the essentials underneath all the clothing. The new A&O Lingerie and Lounge wear offers women the chance to express their inner personality from the mischievous side to the f lirtatious side. The use of whimsical pops of color and wild f lower prints with the combination of eco-friendly fabrics this collects f its the needs for any girl with a little bit of spunk.

Luminaire

Rainstorm

Slate

Marigold

Blush

Lavender

Valentine

Naval

Mandarin

Domino

Mint

Plum

The pattern and each color ways of the pattern was created in

Kaelo. The fabrics throughout the collection are a mix of lace, mesh,

and organic cotton blends.

Materials & Color Ways

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5044 Larkhaven Dr Toledo, Ohio 43623419-290-3378 Wiciakja@mail.uc.eduJessica Wiciak

Education University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OhioCollege of Design, Architecture, Art and PlanningFashion Design - Product Development Graduation - Class of 2016G.P.A. 3.47

Experience American Eagle Outfitters, New York, New YorkWomen’s Design Intern August 2015 – December 2015Worked in the dresses and romper department. Created and updated tech packs, updated sketches, created inspiration and concept boards, and researched trending fashionstyles and silhouettes

Team Sports, Toledo, OhioSeamstress January 2015 – May 2015Hand embroidered braided piping onto sports team’s uniforms, hand stitched patches onto letterman jackets, assisted in the screen printing process, pulled and organized orders for clients

Aeropostale, New York City, New YorkWomen’s Design Intern June 2014- August 2014Updated sketches and tech packs, created concept boards, assisted in delegation of colors and patterns to styles andtraveled on inspirational fashion trips

Abercrombie and Fitch, New Albany, OhioStudent Technical Designer Intern August 2013- December 2013Worked in the skirt and dresses department on all brands; Women, Girls, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks. Completed tech packs by doing flat detail sketches, adding initial construction details, measurement specs, completing patterns to send to factories, and reviewed T.O.P. samples. Wrote detailed reports in sample fit meetings, created organization system of samples records

Splendid Bridal, Cincinnati, OhioStudent Intern January 2013 - March 2014Implemented a new inventory system, tracked popular styles, organized retail space and consulted with bridesand bridal parties

Design - Technical Flats, Pattern Making, Apparel Construction, Trend Forecasting, Draping, Color Development, and Fashion Figure Drawing

Computer - Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite; Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, PLM, AccuMark Pattern Making Software, and Kaledo

Business - Leadership, Communication, Speaking, Organization, Teamwork, and Problem Solving

Awards/Activities

Skills

Phi Beta Phi Sorority - University of CincinnatiPhilanthropy Committee, and Chair of Relay for LifeChampions Are Readers - C.A.R. Tutoring under privilege children were English is their second languageNellie’s Catwalk for Kids - Cincinnati BranchYouth Leadership of Toledo

5044 Larkhaven Dr Toledo, Ohio 43623419-290-3378 Wiciakja@mail.uc.edu

Wiciakja@mail.uc.edu 419.290.3378

Jessica Wiciak