Building Meaning Through Consciously Constructed Underwear
Nicola Hopkins
Saturday, 1 August 2020
Opening this Masterclass on Producing a Responsible Underwear and Lingerie Line, in this video, you'll meet Nicola Hopkins, founder of London-based design and development studio, Bold Intimates, and leader of this month's lessons.
Bold Intimates specialises in underwear, swimwear and activewear, with a focus on sustainability. Find out more about Nicola's experience and approach to creating meaningful experiences through consciously constructed underwear.
In this video you'll learn:
- What shapes Nicola's approach to creating meaningful products
- What should inform your approach to designing and building underwear
- Strategies to encourage your customer to treasure their underwear garments and reduce waste
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Sustainable Sourcing For Intimate Apparel
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Learn the key considerations designers should make when sourcing fabrics and trims for a responsible underwear line. In this video, Nicola Hopkins, founder of Bold Intimates, covers the qualities you should look for in fabrics to create long-lasting garments, where to source these fabrics and the most sustainable fabrics available on the market today.
This lesson comes complete with a guide to terminologies for materials and trims commonly used in underwear production. When you know what you want but the names are just on the tip of your tongue - this guide's for you!