Fashion Portfolio overview: Boro project, Fashion Folio CSM

[@fashionstudent408]

Thank you so much! Love your work I'm a fashion student in Paris and your video is so helpful!

[@simonenorman3660]

Now I see why we have to get some real world experience. It is VERY technical. I didn’t realize that. I mean we don’t just starting out

[@OliviaSuguri]

Hey Simone! My portfolio looks quite technical because that's one of my strongest skills. I think the most important thing to have in mind is that it's not a catalogue: you need to show how you work (aka your creative process), from 1st idea to finished product/ collection, and that's the hard work people don't see

[@bangchanswebbrowsinghistor5145]

omg i did folio too i had exactly the same references for my boro project. thanks stephanie haha

[@OliviaSuguri]

Lol I know, right?

[@mesmilling1552]

Hey Olivia, Your work is so so good, i had to mention. I need confirmation when you refer to the Nine month course you attended, was it one of the short courses of ual probably the one which says fashion folio. Thank You

[@OliviaSuguri]

@@mesmilling1552 thank you for your comment 🙂 Yes, it was Fashion Folio.

[@an_nuush_ka]

OMFG YOU'RE SO TALENTED! This video is so to the point and covers exactly what I'm looking for. I wanna apply for masters in womenswear at CSM...any idea how many collections and constructed garments we're suppose to present in our portfolio?

[@OliviaSuguri]

Thanks Anushka! For updated info on how to apply, you should always check the entry requirements on CSM's website

[@an_nuush_ka]

@@OliviaSuguri yeah, but it's only after I apply will I receive the portfolio requirements 🙁 so was looking for it so that I can atleast have an idea...

[@OliviaSuguri]

@@an_nuush_ka think 3 projects and 2 garments then. this video's not the best one in terms of advice, check out this one + comment section: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KZnaB-faiZmJo

[@an_nuush_ka]

@@OliviaSuguri thanks a ton! 🥺❤

[@gabicamaj205]

Hi, next year im applying to central saint martins fashion design for masters! I have my own brand which i will produce 2 collections this year ..my question is what will they ask of me to send for applying to masters??

[@OliviaSuguri]

Hi Gabi, first of all, I recommend you check CSM's website and the work produced by MA alumni. You can also read about my experience as a mature student at CSM on my blog: www.fashiontechsupport.com/blog/preview-mature-student-guide-csm-fashion www.fashiontechsupport.com/blog/mature-student-guide-csm-part-1-fashion-folio www.fashiontechsupport.com/blog/mature-student-guide-csm-part-2-graduate-diploma Bear in mind that I chose not to apply for the MA after the Graduate Diploma, so I can't tell you from first-hand experience what Fabio wants to see on your application portfolio.

[@Yararar]

Hi, im just wondering, was this portfolio used to apply for Grad dip or for a masters? also, did you manage to get in?

[@OliviaSuguri]

Hi Yara. I used it to apply to Grad dip, and I did get in. I recommend you watch my follow-up video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KZnaB-faiZmJo

[@gymnasticsluvr96]

Hi about to apply for the Grad Diploma and wondering does it have to be a video ? Or do they accept pdf digital form of portfolio. Also I lost alot of my sktech books and I know your suppose to submit work from atleast 4 projects do you know if its ok to use over half the guided 30 pages submission on your final graduate collection research? Thanks!

[@OliviaSuguri]

This video was done in 2019, I finished Grad Dip in 2016. Please pay more attention to what I've said *if* you're curious about my experience, and always refer to the guidelines on the CSM website.

[@prit...1272]

Hi... I'm gonna apply for the masters at royal academy of Antwerp ... Any advice for that... Would rally help me if you do!.

[@OliviaSuguri]

Hey Priyal, thanks for commenting. I can't give any advice about Antwerp, I never studied there nor do I have any friends who did. What do you need help with specifically?

[@misterfibo]

Interesting

[@nguyenquynhhuong567]

hi, i just wonder where did u get all of that fabrics/materials from?

[@OliviaSuguri]

Great question, Huong! This list will be more helpful for anyone in London, but in any case none of the materials I used were specially rare or fancy: - Woolcrest Textiles: huge selection and the cheapest prices. I got most of my fabrics there (just like most Fashion students and even most up-and-coming independent designers); - Shepherd's Bush market: wadding and trimmings. Potato sack fabric was also from there, or from one of the fabric shops in that area; - Cass Art: Speedball screenprinting inks to paint over the trimmings + sugar paper and murano paper for the actual portfolio; - foam blocks were a random find at a community centre in Homerton supplying art materials to local schools. I think they only supply them to partner schools, but I made a huge donation and the guy opened me an exception. Hope that was helpful. Again, none of the materials were particularly rare or fancy (maybe the gray murano paper). The most important thing is: get yourself moving and try new materials, new combinations, new techniques... just get craftsy! Not all of it will be gold, but there's no other way 😅

[@nguyenquynhhuong567]

@@OliviaSuguri oh thank u for your quick response

[@mariaespinosa7801]

Hi! The first part of the course was with live lessons online? Or they recorded the sessions and you managed your own time?

[@OliviaSuguri]

Hi María! Back then all 3 terms were in person, first at a studio close to the main King's Cross campus; then in Holborn. I hear now term 1 is fully online and the rest of the course is in Archway, so the structure of the course might've changed a bit. But I doubt it'd be pre-recorded sessions, and also I'd avoid missing the live lessons - in my opinion, that could send the wrong impression (Patrick hated the students who never showed up in the studio)

[@nini28318]

How do I make mini fashion portfolio for applications process ? I’m applying for ma in fashion .! What if should contain ?

[@OliviaSuguri]

Hi Nandini, what school are you applying to? You should check the requirements on their website, and the work produced by their alumni. I can't help you much without seeing what you've done so far, please contact me via my website :)

[@nini28318]

Can you tell your email so I can contact you ?

[@OliviaSuguri]

@@nini28318 you can contact me via my website: www.fashiontechsupport.com