Sian Toon

Female

Leicestershire

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Student
Company / organisation:
Coventry Uni
Website (if you have one):
www.lenais.co.uk
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Designer, Student
I am looking to discover or buy
Internships in womenswear Fashion Design in running your own Ethical Fashion Business
About me / About business or organisation:
I am a mature student who is currently studying at Coventry University on a BA in Fashion Design. I believe that Ethical Fashion is the way forward for the Fashion Industry and am looking to expand my knowledge within the Fashion Industry in Fashion Design for womenswear and childrens wear, I also enjoy producing my own patterns and designs. I have good knowledge of pattern cutting and also Photoshop and Illustrator which I have also done previously in a working environment. I have some knowledge of InDesign.
Career history / Company history:
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2008 – 2011 Coventry University
BA Hons in Fashion Design

2006 – 2008 Northwarwickshire & Hinckley College
Foundation in Art & Design Merit

1999 - 2001 North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
Diploma in Holistic Therapy Pass
Diploma in Alternative Therapies Pass
1996 to 1999 Countesthorpe Community College
GCSE’s
English Language B
English Literature B
Maths C
Science dual award higher CC
Integrated Humanities C
Spanish B
French B
Graphics B
Drama D
Evening Class at Thomas Estley Community College
GCSE Art B
1994 to 1996 Thomas Estley Community College

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

01.05.09 to Ethical Fashion Forum Internship
Working on administration and helping to produce information for the new RE:Source which is an online magazine that will be the main place of information for the Ethical Fashion Industry.


Previous work history for the last 12 years within Administration.

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  • Praveen Varshnei

    Hi

    Let us introduce ourselves as an Indian company specializing in 100% Eco friendly handmade Green line Buttons,Toggals,Novelty Items,Handicrafts ,Bags Handles and costume jewelery.Our inspectors check every lot of buttons,handicrafts,gifts and costume jewelery ,buttons are made confirming to social accountability norms.
    We do not use child labor.We maintain the quality in buttons, the quality in shipping,and the quality in communication and in all other aspects. Rest assured - you get THE BEST of the finest handmade buttons from India.Buffalo horn,bone,wooden,coconut shell,bamboo etc
    Buttons are meant for mens and womens wear. We have catered almost all segments of garment right from just born babies to hi-fashion mens and womens garments ,we have all the infrastructure to cater your needs, we have dedicated staffs with in-depth knowledge of the Buttons business involving themselves right from raw material collection, making ,polishing and shipping.
    Product:Clothing Buttons , costume jewelery
    Specification: Handmade by Artisans and all are green eco-friendly organic products
    Material:Buffalo Horn,Cow Horn,Bone,Wood,coconut shell,Bamboo,Resin,Recycled Plastic etc
    Size: 12mm on wards
    Production:50000 pieces per month
    MOQ:200 pieces
    Lead-time: 15 Days
    Delivery: Fob N.Delhi
    Payment:Advance through Bank Wire ,Western Union
    Samples: Available
    We offer buttons from US $ 00.08 per piece as opening price point. and the price are much more competitive anywhere else.
    Each piece is unique and may vary in shape and look due to natural variations in the horn.
    Besides updating our designs regularly, we also have the complete capability of making items in special designs as per your requirements.
    Hope to have an opportunity to work with you.
    Thanking you in the mean time.
    Regards,
    Praveen Varshnei
    Email: p_varshnei@yahoo.co.in
    web: www.buttonsnatural.zoomshare.com
    Linkedin: http://in.linkedin.com/in/prashanthandicrafts
    Skype: buttonsnatural

    May 8, 2010

  • Rachel Tinnion

    Hi. I am also an ethical childrens wear designer/maker. I live in Telford Shropshire and have been running 'raw' for 13 months now. I am feeling a little like giving it up at the mo because i am unclear about which direction to take next. I have a theory that "money makes money" and because i have very little of the stuff, i can not do what i need to do!!! How frustrating when ur a highly creative and passionate about the environment kinda person.. :0( How are you doing with your business?? Any ideas or words of encouragement would be greatly received..lol Good luck with your venture.

    Aug 9, 2010

  • Sam Goates

    Hi Sian,
    Have you looked at Ardalanish Tweed/ Isle of Mull Weavers?
    http://www.ardalanish.com/default.htm
    Good luck
    Sam

    Sep 15, 2010