Gia Jenkins
I’m a London based menswear designer working across design, product development, styling and costume. My work moves between tailoring, sportswear and outerwear, with a particular love for leather and strong silhouette.I’m interested in clothes that feel desirable, distinctive and slightly off. I like taking familiar menswear codes and pushing them somewhere less expected, whether that’s through proportion, fabrication or styling.I’ve recently completed an MA in Menswear at the University of Westminster, where I was awarded the Judy Blame Scholarship.I’m now looking for a full time role across menswear design, product development or broader creative roles, mainly in London and the UK, while also open to opportunities across Europe.Portfolio available on request.
Designing and developing concept led menswear from initial research through to final product, with a particular focus on outerwear, leather and tailoring. Working across design, material sourcing, product development, pattern cutting, fittings, styling and final imagery. Creating distinctive products that combine a strong creative identity with commercial awareness. Developed and produced a complete menswear collection presented in Milan in collaboration with Slam Jam.
Supported the studio with design research, product development and the construction of custom garments for the Martine Rose and Stella Artois collaboration. Assisted with sampling and technical problem solving, contributing to the development of pieces from initial concept through to final make.
Styled and coordinated menswear looks for ecommerce shoots, ensuring each outfit was presented clearly and consistently with the brand’s visual identity. Supported garment preparation, still life production, model casting and shoot coordination.
Supported editorial and campaign styling through creative research, look preparation, garment and accessory sourcing, prop purchasing and shoot coordination. Worked closely with the stylist and wider creative teams to carry the visual direction from initial concept through to final imagery.
Freelance set design and production support for fashion campaigns, editorials and events. Working with Jack Appleyard, Glow Up, Julia Dias Studio, Look Studios and Day International across prop sourcing and making, set construction, installations, painting, budgeting and on set coordination. Selected clients include Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Dazed, CAMPERLAB, Adidas, Kiko Kostadinov, Selfridges, River Island, Henry Holland, ELLE, Double Magazine, London Fashion Week and Swarovski.
Drafted, developed and finalised patterns, translating creative concepts and research into workable garment designs. Produced CAD garment details and contributed to design development, sampling, fittings and final designs. Pattern Cutting CAD Product Development Fashion Design Garment Construction
Drafted and adapted patterns for capsule collections, produced toiles and supported design sampling across garments and accessories. Assisted with fittings and technical adjustments, developing samples towards finished pieces. Pattern Cutting Toile Making Sampling Fittings Product Development
Supported costume, print and garment development from initial design through to construction and fittings. Assisted with technical fittings, alterations, digital print editing and colour manipulation, including work for English National Opera and Marques’Almeida Fall 2020.
Supported costume and performance projects across two freelance placements, including work for FKA twigs. Pattern cut and constructed garments for seven dancers, collaborated on the development of headpieces, and assisted with alterations and final garment development.