Portfolio/Interview preparation Central Saint Martins/Institute Francais de la mode Knitwear

From 125 C$ /h

Graduated from Central Saint Martins with a BA in Womenswear 2023, and a Master’s degree in Knitwear from Institut Français de la Mode in Paris in 2025.
I have gained industry experience working with leading luxury houses including Chanel, Hermès, and I am currently working at Dior as a Knitwear Designer. My professional background allows me to bring both academic insight and real industry standards into my mentoring.

I specialise in portfolio preparation for fashion school applications. Together, we will build a portfolio that reflects your creative identity, technical skills, and conceptual thinking.
I can support you with:
-How to conduct and develop strong, relevant research
-Translating research into design development
-Showing your creative process through sketching, textiles, and experimentation
-Building silhouettes and developing final outcomes
-Curating and editing your work strategically
-Structuring and laying out your portfolio
-Presenting your projects clearly and professionally
-We will cover how to curate and present your work — from initial sketches and research to final pieces — ensuring -your portfolio communicates your unique, stylised world with confidence and coherence.

Together, i will help you to create a portfolio that not only meets the expectations of leading fashion schools, but helps you stand out — and ultimately supports you in gaining a place at the school you aspire to attend.

Feel free to message me!

Extra information

Be prepared to share your screen so I can see your portfolio in process.

Location

Online from France

About Me

I am a fashion and textile designer from Iceland, based in Paris.Graduated from Central Saint Martins BA womenswear in 2023 and MA knitwear from Institute Francais de la Mode in 2025.

Education

Institute Francais de la Mode MA knitwear 2025
Central Saint Martins BA Womenswear 2023
Reykjavik School of Visual arts, Textile design 2018
Technical college of Reykjavik, Dressmaking 2016

Experience / Qualifications

I have gained industry experience, worked at Chanel, Herm ́es and currently working as a knitwear designer at Dior in Paris

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Icelandic

Skills

Fashion design

Fabric arts

Art

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

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