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Josephine Fear’s Application for the Nicolas Samuel Celebratory Scholarship at
Studying BA(hons) Fashion Management
The Past....
Fashion photographers such as
Tim Walker inspired my A level
photography coursework...
I thoroughly enjoyed undertaking my Textiles A
level coursework, following similar processes that I
am now learning about in depth in BAFM, such as
primary and secondary research, qualitative
research and also topics which we are yet to cover
such as fabric construction and pricing strategies
and margins for my product.
I am an extremely hard
I am a very hard worker and I am very dedicated to my studies,
achieving top results at GCSE (Straight A’s and A*s) and A level.
My Economics knowledge is proving very useful
in the course as we study MACRO and MICRO
economic factors, such as tariffs, quotas, tax
implications etc on retailers.
I am hoping to undertake studies in French at
UAL this year, so that I will be able to engage in
fluent conversation with organisations in Paris
etc.
I’m incredibly proud of the end result,
shown above, and I loved the dress so
much that I actually wore it to my school
ball! I was overjoyed to receive 100% in
both the coursework and the written exam
for my A level.
While studying for my A levels, I began a now flourishing
jewellery business. I set the business up aged 15, after
just completing work experience with the world
renowned
potter Mary Rose Young – helping her start off her
jewellery range. The jewellery took off quickly in school,
and I soon started producing enough to stock in shops
and online. A few celebrities have even purchased from
me!
At the same time as studying my A levels, I
worked on my now flourishing jewellery
business, which began when I did work
experience with the world renowned
potter, Mary Rose Young, working on her
jewellery line.
The business has now reached international
success, and has been
spotted on celebs such as Katy Perry and
Jameela Jamil!
I also have an interest in the beauty industry, and
during my gap year, between by travels to
Thailand, and over Europe, I started a Spray
Tanning company! I had learnt a lot about
choosing the most appropriate forms of
advertising with my jewellery company, so was
able to grow the business very quickly. I am
finding my business experience crucial – relating
it to topics covered in lectures at LCF.
Another interest of mine is journalism and I
was a regular fashion features writer for
our local paper, The Monmouth Beacon,
Opposite is my first article which was
published online, entitled, ‘Sick of Size
Zero’. I also submitted work to many
magazines, and I was featured in an
editorial in Glamour magazine, and also
had a 4 page spread and a mention on the
cover of the teen magazine Bliss for my
Bezzie VS Boyfriend Article.
The Present.... I am continuing to write articles for local blogs and publications
and I am still making jewellery to keep the shops stock levels up,
however most of my time now is dedicated to my studies. I am
however working part time in the Topshop in Knightsbridge
where I am gaining valuable information about shop systems. I
also hope to do a short internship with the Visual Merchandising
team there, which will prove very useful for our upcoming
project on window displays.
.....The Future Although I am still undecided as to which path to take, I am enjoying
learning about the many different roles which are available to me, and I
look forward to meeting some influential people and gathering tips from
them at this year’s Fashion Summit. At the moment I am interested in
Marketing, fascinated by the facts and findings in Paco Underhill’s ‘Why
We Buy’.
I hope to undertake as many internships as possible, and continue
working for Topshop, while ensuring that my studies and work continues
to be fulfilled to the highest standard, just as I have done previously with
my businesses and school work.