mara james
mara james
mara james
mara james
BASED IN UNITED KINGDOM
MY
MY
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Throughout my degree, I have enhanced my skills in designing and making intimate apparel that promotes confidence and comfort. My passion for the industry extends beyond the creative process: I have explored areas such as trend analysis and sustainable fashion practices, developing my understanding of the fashion industry.
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT
Lingerie
2025
2025
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT
Lingerie
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT
Lingerie
2025
2025
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT
Lingerie
LOUNGE
Lingerie
2025
2025
LOUNGE
Lingerie
LOUNGE
Lingerie
2025
2025
LOUNGE
Lingerie
JOHN LEWIS
Swimwear & Beachwear
2024
2024
John Lewis
Swimwear & Beachwear
JOHN LEWIS
Swimwear & Beachwear
2024
2024
JOHN LEWIS
Swimwear & Beachwear
MET GALA
The Garden of Time
2024
2024
MET GALA
The Garden of Time
MET GALA
The Garden of Time
2024
2024
MET GALA
The Garden of Time
Independent Projects
Oh Polly / Djerf Avenue / House of CB / Named Collective
2023
2023
Independent Projects
Various
Independent Projects
Oh Polly / Djerf Avenue / House of CB / Named Collective
2023
2023
Independent Projects
Various
Interior Design
Commercial & Residential
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022
Interior Design
Commercial & Residential
Interior Design
Commercial & Residential
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022
Interior Design
Commercial & Residential
More About
More About
ME
ME
I'M A FASHION DESIGNER SPECIALISED IN LINGERIE, SWIMWEAR & SPORTSWEAR.
I'M A FASHION DESIGNER SPECIALISED IN LINGERIE, SWIMWEAR & SPORTSWEAR.
I'M A FASHION DESIGNER SPECIALISED IN LINGERIE, SWIMWEAR & SPORTSWEAR.
I enjoy working within dynamic, fast-paced environments and have strong organisational skills, ensuring that I can work well independently and contribute as a productive member in a team. I am a proactive learner, regularly working on improving and adding to my current skill set.
I enjoy working within dynamic, fast-paced environments and have strong organisational skills, ensuring that I can work well independently and contribute as a productive member in a team. I am a proactive learner, regularly working on improving and adding to my current skill set.
I enjoy working within dynamic, fast-paced environments and have strong organisational skills, ensuring that I can work well independently and contribute as a productive member in a team. I am a proactive learner, regularly working on improving and adding to my current skill set.
TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
SKILLS
SKILLS
Discover additional skills used in my previous projects…
Discover additional skills used in my previous projects…
Discover additional skills used in my previous projects…
Discover additional skills used in my previous projects…
Discover additional skills…
Discover additional skills…
GET TO
KNOW ME
GET TO
KNOW ME
GET TO
KNOW ME
In my free time, you’ll find me playing the harp, upside down doing handstands at the gym, or meal prepping in the kitchen (and tidying, because I can’t stand a messy space 😂). I also enjoy documenting my life through both videography and journaling.
In my free time, you’ll find me playing the harp, upside down doing handstands at the gym, or meal prepping in the kitchen (and tidying, because I can’t stand a messy space 😂). I also enjoy documenting my life through both videography and journaling.
I love connecting with people and learning from their stories. My curiosity and drive for continuous improvement often lead me to explore new paths, always aiming to expand my skills and broaden my perspective.
I love connecting with people and learning from their stories. My curiosity and drive for continuous improvement often lead me to explore new paths, always aiming to expand my skills and broaden my perspective.
In my free time, you’ll find me playing the harp, upside down doing handstands at the gym, or meal prepping in the kitchen (and tidying, because I can’t stand a messy space 😂). I also enjoy documenting my life through both videography and journaling.
I love connecting with people and learning from their stories. My curiosity and drive for continuous improvement often lead me to explore new paths, always aiming to expand my skills and broaden my perspective.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED
CONTENT CREATION & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
2022 - Present
2022 - Present
I manage content creation and strategy for a company’s social media platforms. Additionally, I write product-related articles aimed at improving customer understanding and optimizing a site's SEO.
SELF EMPLOYED
CONTENT CREATION & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
2022 - Present
I manage content creation and strategy for a company’s social media platforms. Additionally, I write product-related articles aimed at improving customer understanding and optimizing a site's SEO.
OH POLLY
TECHNICAL FASHION DESIGN PLACEMENT
JULY 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2024
JULY 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2024
I used AI tools to create garment renders, actioned samples and sourcing, and created CADs for both social media ads and garment designs using Illustrator.
OH POLLY
TECHNICAL FASHION DESIGN PLACEMENT
JULY 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2024
I used AI tools to create garment renders, actioned samples and sourcing, and created CADs for both social media ads and garment designs using Illustrator.
FLEUR OF ENGLAND
DESIGN INTERN
AUGUST 2023
AUGUST 2023
I helped organise the studio, packed customer orders and used Illustrator to modify technical drawings. I also sewed a garment for pattern testing.
FLEUR OF ENGLAND
DESIGN INTERN
AUGUST 2023
I helped organise the studio, packed customer orders and used Illustrator to modify technical drawings. I also sewed a garment for pattern testing.
INDEPENDENT 4 LIFE
SHOWROOM DESIGN
JUNE 2022 - sEPTEMBER 2022
JUNE 2022 - sEPTEMBER 2022
I designed a showroom using SketchUp and rendered with VRay to display a range of products that increase accessibility in the home, fostering independence.
INDEPENDENT 4 LIFE
SHOWROOM DESIGN
JUNE 2022 - sEPTEMBER 2022
I designed a showroom using SketchUp and rendered with VRay to display a range of products that increase accessibility in the home, fostering independence.
EXPERIENCE
AWARDS
AWARDS
RITA RYDIN PRIZE
FOR STUDENTSHIP
2024
RITA RYDIN PRIZE
FOR STUDENTSHIP
2024
MET GALA OUTFIT
SECOND PLACE
2024
MET GALA OUTFIT
SECOND PLACE
2024
JOHN LEWIS - SWIMWEAR & BEACHWEAR
SECOND PLACE
2024
JOHN LEWIS - SWIMWEAR & BEACHWEAR
second place
2024
FREETRAIN - POLE WEAR COLLECTION
COMMENDATION
2023
FREETRAIN - POLE WEAR COLLECTION
COMMENDATION
2023
AWARDS
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
A* A* A*
A* A* A*
A LEVELS
A LEVELS
ART / ECONOMICS / SPANISH
art / economics / spanish
A*
A*
EPQ
EPQ
Designing a 40sqm apartment using sustainable materials
Designing a 40sqm apartment using sustainable materials
A
A
FSMQ
FSMQ
FREE-STANDING MATHS QUALIFICATION
FREE-STANDING MATHS QUALIFICATION
ALL 9
ALL 9
GCSES
GCSES
English / Maths / Science / Art / Spanish / Latin / Design & Technology
English / Maths / Science / Art / Spanish / Latin / Design & Technology
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i am currently in my third year of a contour fashion degree
at de Montfort university.
i am currently in my third year of a contour fashion degreeat de Montfort university.
MARA JAMES
MARA JAMES
MARA JAMES
MARA JAMES
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