Student Designers

Name: Ashlie Gillespie

Major: Fashion Design

How many garments will be in your collection?

Six

What is the central theme or concept in your collection?

Lace

How would you best describe your design style?

Classic and formal

How and when did you become interested in design?

Around junior high I started to take place in design contests

What were your inspirations for this collection?

The classic romantic and elegant looks of lace

What fabrics will you be using?

Different types of lace, silk charmeuse, dupioni silk, and satin

What important details should be noticed?

The handwork should be noticed

What designer(s) do you admire or would most like to work with and why?

Chanel because I find the designs to be inspiring

Other interests and hobbies?

Drawing and traveling