V Rising

My blogs

Gender	Female
Industry	Fashion
Occupation	Fashion designer
Location	LONDON, United Kingdom
Introduction	I have been in the fashion industry for over twenty years in both the UK and US markets. I graduated from St. Martins School of Art and I've also taught at the Royal College of Art,and until recently was a visiting lecturer at Southampton University, BA Course) where I mentored students developing their final collections for graduate fashion week (GFW). During the last few years I have also mentored a number of graduates and start up fashion businesses assisting them with portfolio presentation to secure work in the industry. Press features incl: Elle (UK and US), The Face, ID, W and the Guardian as well as numerous trade publications including WWD, Lingerie Buyer, International Textiles, Intima, Underlines, Swimwear Yearbook and WGSN. Most recently working as a design consultant for Courtaulds, supplying to Marks and Spencer. I also designed the new Biba collection to be launched in April 2011. I have created swimwear/active wear collections for an array of established companies ranging from large distribution groups, such as Sara Lee and Liz Claiborne in the USA, to exclusive high-end labels including the currently re-branding British heritage brand Liberty.