claire ebertsfashion design

Tied for Gold

This garment was inspired by the late 1950s and early 1960s. I took two vintage rompers and combined them to make one dress. I then added the ties across the front for embelishment and color.

Muslins

These garments were made out of muslin. The details of the vest include five buttons/button holes, four darts, and a lining. The blouse’s details include a mandarin collar, a yoke, seven buttons/button holes, and four darts.

The shorts above were made out of a knit polyester fabric. The details include a fly zipper, a hook and eye, a waistband, and six darts.The skirt was made out of muslin. It includes pockets, a center back zipper, and eight darts.

Amped

The assignment in my Foundations class was to construct a stuffed creature out of any textiles of our choosing. I created a creature that was inspired by the 1980s, focusing on music from that era.

CollisionFall/Winter 2013

In my Industry, Theory, and Practice class we each had to create a trend forecasting book. My book, Collision forecasted the trends for the Fall/Winter of 2013. I predicted that the progression of trends from “sub-culture” to “pop-culture” would be Love Potion, Frozen In Time, and Lost in Space. The next two pages are excerpts from Collision.

Collision Hyperlink: http://issuu.com/claireeberts/docs/collision_trend_forecasting_book

(Trend Forecasting)

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Frozen in time

Description: Frozen in Time is a trend that celebrates the beauty of the past. Almost every place in our world has evolved, changing cars, styles, architecture, etc. But one place that has basically stayed the same is the country of Cuba. Today you can still see old cars and exquisite buildings that were built in the 1930s, feeling as if you are living in that day and age. This trend brings us back in time reliving the elegance and sophistication of the 1930s but mixing it with the bright and daring colors of the Cuban culture. Now, the glamorous evenings of dancing the night away in Havana are back with Frozen in Time.

KEY SILHOUETTES ∆ Bright, vibrant colors ∆ Sheer evening dresses ∆ Button-front dresses ∆ Art Deco shapes and designs ∆ Open-sided T-strap sandals ∆ Two-toned heels ∆ Tightly fitted dresses ∆ Deep V Back

Polyhedron Prisms

The objective of this project was to use Bristol paper and create a three dimensional polyhedron. The construction of these Polyhedron Prisms was inspired by the aloe plant, roots, and natural growth patterns in nature.

Asha

Asha, meaning “life” in Swahili is an earring inspired by the bright colors and beauty of Africa and the African culture. This is a single earring that is worn assymetrically. It includes a piece that goes through your lobe and an ear cuff that hugs the Anti-helix.This can be worn with a stud in the opposite ear.

CleopatraBEFORE

This dress was inspired by Egypt and the 1963 film, Cleopatra. I took this colorful, vintage find and upcycled it to make it into a more hip, close fitting garment. Adjustments were made to the side seams, arm holes, and hem. Chains were also added to the arm holes to create an Egyptian detail.

AFTER

CLAIRE E. EBERTS 2805 STRATFORD AVENUE, APT. 6, CINCINNATI, OH 45220

330. 329. 9006 ebertsce@mail.uc.edu

EDUCATION     UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | Cincinnati, OH College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) Fashion Design MajorClass of 2016GPA: 3.76/4.00

GREEN HIGH SCHOOL | Green, OH  Class of 2011GPA: 3.85/4.00

EXPERIENCE  Sales Associate: Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing merchandise, stocked items, took inventory, man-aged register, kept store presentable, and provided excellent customer service

Provided educational activities, created a safe environment for children, prepared meals and snacks, and was a trusted caretaker for two children aged four and seven

QUALIFICATIONS   COMPUTER SKILLS    Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignMicrosoft Office: Word and PowerPoint

DESIGN SKILLS Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Jewelry Design, Pattern Making

BUSINESS SKILLS  Strong Leader, Detail Oriented, Responsible, Organized, Multi-tasker, Quick Learner, Efficient

HONORS   COLLEGE  Deans List: 3/3 quartersSelected to attend Teen Vogue Fashion University conference (New York City, October 2012)

HIGHSCHOOL Green Arts Council Scholarship (Green, Ohio, 2011)National Honors Society Vice President (2011)Womanhood Award (2011) (Green High School’s peer-nominated, faculty-selected character award, given to one Senior Class female out of over 200)Senior and Junior Class Vice President (2010-11)Dance Team Captain (2011)Core member of Chain Reaction (2008-11) (group started to promote diversity in school)Choir Secretary (2011)

ACTIVITIES   COLLEGE  Theta Phi Alpha Sorority (2012)Relay for Life (Volunteer, 2012)FDSA (Fashion Design Student Association, 2012)

HIGHSCHOOL  Kent State Fashion Design Camp (Participant, 2009)Artapalooza (Art Show in Green, Ohio, Volunteer, 2010-11)Relay for Life (Volunteer, 2008-11)Talent Show Chairman (Green High School, in charge of recruiting acts and running the show, 2010)Lead in the Musical (Scarecrow, The Wizard of Oz, 2011)Show Choir Member (2009-11)Dance Team Member (all four years of high school)

Co-op Availability: Spring Semester 2013 & Fall Semester 2013

FOREVER 21    |  Canton, Ohio | Summer 2011

NANNY | Green, Ohio | Summer 2010

Thank You!

Fashion Drawings, 2012