Niki English - Online Portfolio

Niki Englishs designs are rare, sophisticated, captivating, intense, ferocious and not for the faint of heart. Her line consists of hand made, unique fashions for the more daring ladies of MPLS. A University of Minnesota student majoring in Apparel Design, she also gained valuable perspective interning for Zac Posen in the summer of 2010. Niki has been featured in many media outlets and over 20 fashion shows around the Twin Cities. She has made everything from leather goods to shiny gowns. Find Niki's designs at Cliché Boutique, where she has been selling her wares for over half a decade.

EDUCATION

Apparel Design, B.S.

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN - 2011

INTERNSHIP

Zac Posen (House of Z, LLC)

New York, NY - 06/10 thru 09/10

In 2011, Niki will show a 7 piece collection at Envision: Artopia, as well as compete in the Sol Inspirations sustainable design contest.

Niki premeired her first clothing collection at Envision in 2008, she and has taken an active role in the production of the CALAMITY! Fashion Show as well as Distortion , the UofM Senior Fashion Show.

She has been featured as an accessory designer in events such as Voltage: Fashion Amplified as well as numerous other local productions since 2007.

FASHION SHOWS

02/19/11

UofM Senior Fashion Show Distortion

5 Piece Collection shown with Handbags, Senior Collection, Fashionshow.design.umn.edu

Rapson Hall, Minneapolis, MN

01/29/11

Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion Show

3 Piece Collection

Old Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN

05/20/10

Minneapolis Fashion Initiative CALAMITY!

10 Piece Fall 2010 Collection Presented

Co-Organized Event, Promotions Chair

The Lab, Minneapolis, MN

02/27/10

Metro Magazine's Fashion Fight Night 4

Evening dress presented with Rob Long's Team

Uppercuts Gym, Minneapolis, MN

02/06/10

University of Minnesota InSight Fashion Show

Tuxedo Jacket shown with Junior Class Collection

Rapson Hall, Minneapolis, MN

02/06/10

American Heart Association GoRed Fashion Show

Evening Gown shown with Junior Class

Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

01/28/10

Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion Show

5 Piece Collection shown with Handbags

Old Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN

06/24/09

Cliché 5th Anniversary Fashion Show

5 Piece Collection shown with Handbags

Plaza Verde, Minneapolis, MN

04/24/09

VOLTAGE: Fashion Amplified

Handbags featured with Maritza Ramirez

First Avenue Venue, Minneapolis, MN

01/24/09

Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion Show

5 Piece Collection shown with Handbags

Old Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN

09/19/08

ENVISION Fashion Show hosted by Ignite

Premiered Clothing Collection with Handbag Line

Solera, Minneapolis, MN

06/08/08

Portfolio

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AW11
SS11
Sol Inspirations
SS10
Individual
Handbags

Concept AW12

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SS11

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Sol Inspirations

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Non Traditional Materials

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SS10

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Individual

Big Shoulder Dress

Big Shoulder Knit Dress 2010

Red Mood Board

Go Red Dress Full Length

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Avoid The Grey 2011

Leopard Flare Dress 2009

Purple Peplum Dress 2009

Leather Halter Dress 2010

Leather Halter Dress 2010

Big Shoulder Dress

Leather Halter Dress 2010

Knit Segmented Dress 2010

Knit Segmented Dress 2010

Kimono Sleeve Dress 2010

Handbags

Python Doctor Bag 2010

Voltage 2008 Collection

Alien Tote 2009

Large Studded Bag 2008

Large Studded Bag 2008

White Studded Bag 2008

Black Biker Bag 2008

Resume

NikiEnglish

RESUME
DESIGN EXPERIENCEDesigner: Dress'd, New York, NY - 09/11 thru NowDesign collection of customizable cocktail, evening, and party dresses including research, sourcing, and developmentManage and create all technical flats, line sheets, and production ordersManage studio, work with pattern makers and sample makers to produce interchangeable designs determined by the clientDesign Intern: Christian Siriano, New York, NY - 09/11 thru NowWork directly with the designer to develop bespoke garments, evening and wedding gownsPrepare sample garments and patterns for productionAssist in development of Advanced Contemporary collection, including research, fabric sourcing and selection, and sample creationDesign Intern: Alice & Trixie, New York, NY - 06/11 thru Now Worked directly with designers to develop new styles for SS12Adapted prints from artwork and sketches using Color MattersProvided fit and style feedback during sample fittingsFormatted and maintained line sheets and look book for Resort12 and SS12Design Intern: Zac Posen (House of Z, LLC), New York, NY - 06/10 thru 09/10Worked directly with Zac Posen and design team on development of Z-Spoke and Zac Posen collection for SS11. Created flats, spec sheets, tech packs, and color storiesDeveloped prints for Z-Spoke t-shirts and Zac Posen knit collectionCreated sample books, sew tests, developed custom Owner/Designer: Niki English, Minneapolis, MN and New York, NY - 09/08 thru NowDeveloped, designed, and constructed seasonal collections commissioned by Cliché Boutique as well as personal online boutiqueSol Inspirations Design Contest, 04/23/11: Designed a 3-look avante-garde collection incorporating sustainable materials for design competition. Designed custom textiles and prints using zero-water printing methods. Envision: Artopia, 04/09/11: Presented a 7-look collection focusing on RTW separates for Spring Fashion Week, incorporating custom prints from RISD Textile Design Major. trimsDesigner / Co-Producer: Minneapolis Fashion Initiative, Minneapolis, Minnesota - 01/10 thru NowCollaborated with 4 other designers to produce Calamity! Fashion ShowDesigned a 10 look collection focused on RTW separates for Spring Fashion WeekDeveloped custom textiles through hand dyeing techniques, batik and shiboriResponsibilities included marketing, budgeting, website development, floor manager day of showSOFTWAREProficient in Adobe CS5 Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesignMicrosoft/Open Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint ApplicationsEDUCATIONApparel Design, B.S.University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN - May 2011FASHION SHOWS06/09/11MERGE: Exhibition Showcase of 3 Sol - Inspirations Garments; Presentation of Designers Merging Principles, Techniques, and IdeasALA Library, Minneapolis, MN04/23/11Sol Inspirations: Eco - Design Contest 3 Piece collection based on recycled, re-used, and sustainable materials. The Depot, Minneapolis, MN04/09/11Envision: Artopia7 Look Collection using prints from textile designer Eunie Colours. Graves 601, Minneapolis, MN02/19/11UofM Senior Fashion Show: Distortion 5 Piece Collection shown with Handbags, Senior CollectionPromotions Chair - Lookbook Design and Development - Website DesignRapson Hall, Minneapolis, MN01/29/11Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion Show 3 Piece Mini Collection - "White Minimalist"Old Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN05/20/10Minneapolis Fashion Initiative Presents: CALAMITY!10 Piece SS10 Collection PresentedCo-Organized Event, Promotions Chair, Website DesignThe Lab, Minneapolis, MN02/27/10Metro Magazine's Fashion Fight Night 4Evening dress presented with Rob Long's TeamUppercuts Gym, Minneapolis, MN02/06/10University of Minnesota InSight Fashion ShowTuxedo Jacket shown with Junior Class CollectionRapson Hall, Minneapolis, MN02/06/10American Heart Association GoRed Fashion Show Evening Gown shown with Junior Class Mall of America, Bloomington, MN01/28/10Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion Show 5 Piece Collection shown with HandbagsOld Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN06/24/09Cliché 5th Anniversary Fashion Show5 Piece Collection shown with HandbagsPlaza Verde, Minneapolis, MN04/24/09VOLTAGE: Fashion AmplifiedHandbags featured with Maritza RamirezFirst Avenue Venue, Minneapolis, MN01/24/09Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion Show5 Piece Collection shown with HandbagsOld Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN09/19/08ENVISION Fashion Show hosted by IgnitePremiered Clothing Collection with Handbag LineSolera, Minneapolis, MN06/08/08Cliché 4th Anniversary Fashion ShowHandbags featured with Amanda Christine and Kjurek CouturePlaza Verde, Minneapolis, MN04/16/08VOLTAGE: Fashion AmplifiedHandbags Featured with Amanda ChristineFirst Avenue Venue, Minneapolis, MN01/24/08Cliché Avoid the Grey Fashion ShowHandbags featured with Amanda ChristineLa Bodega Tapas Bar, Minneapolis, MN09/21/07SUBURBAN WORLD + MNFashion ShowHandbags featured with Amanda ChristineSuburban World Theatre, Minneapolis, MN06/15/07Cliché 3rd Anniversary ShowHandbags Featured with Amanda ChristineL'Etoile Article: Cliche Anniversary Show Varsity Theatre, Minneapolis, MN05/30/07Still in Syle at TrocoderosFeatured with Cliche. Trocoderos, Minneapolis, MN01/16/07Cliché Avoid the GreyHandbags featured with Amanda Christine and Kathryn SternerLa Bodega, Minneapolis, MN

Press

Press

Senorita Susan

L'Etoile

Vita.MN : Sol Inspirations

Art of Wore: Sol Inspirations

Star Tribune Eco-Chic

Twin Cities Design Collective

frank151 Blog

City Pages

Vita.MN

Kickstarter

Sol-Inspirations

MN Fashion

A to J Blog

Examiner: Distortion

Le Petit: Distortion

HM Styling: Distortion

Ignite Models Blog: Distortion

Cliche' Blog

Vita.MN: Avoid the Grey

Avoid The Grey

Calamity Review

Calamity Blog

Calamity Janes

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Niki English
BIOGRAPHYNiki English's designs are rare, sophisticated, captivating, intense, ferocious and not for the faint of heart. Niki has been featured in many media outlets and over 20 fashion shows around the Twin Cities. She has made everything from leather goods to shiny gowns. Niki has permanently relocated to New York City and currently freelances with LA based brand One Grey Day, in addition to her role as lead designer at Dress'd, a customizable cocktail dress boutique.

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