Working there gave me a lot of confidence. Doing the course meant I got the chance to work on my own designs, but Couch & Hoskin taught me everything about how to make things. I carried on working there after I got my degree.
When I started with Timothy Everest, it was such a change to be given such a variety of garments. I was so used to just making blue and grey city suits, it was a welcome change to carry on making the traditional way, but on more non-traditional things. Honestly, it’s by far the nicest environment to work in; it feels like dropping off stuff with pals when I go in to see them.
I love making the linen safari jackets, and I get excited over the punchy checks with the big rolling lapels. The leather jobs are always a challenge, but it’s an opportunity to get the brain going.
There’s a job satisfaction that gives you a sense of accomplishment. While you never don’t see the clients, I’m happy if I can step back and know that it looks good on the mannequin.”