Fashionista Lucy’s future is in the bag
ATTENDING a college open day helped Lucy Jones pursue her dreams of a career in fashion.
The 18-year- old visited Walsall College and was very impressed with the fashion department.
She went on to study for a Btec Level Three in fashion from September 2014 to this July.
The teenager is now working as a designer for the company Brady Bags which had set her class a project during the course.
Lucy, from Dudley, West Midlands, says: ‘Fashion has always played a big part in my life so when I came to an open day at Walsall College and saw the facilities in the fashion department, I was amazed.
‘The computers have the latest high-quality software to help you design outfits and there are lots of different types of sewing machines to create garments.
‘It’s such a great environment to learn in and I felt welcome from the first minute I came here.
‘Classmates were always supportive and full of praise for others’ work, which was great to see and helped boost my confidence in my own skills.’
She adds: ‘I enjoyed every part of the course, from gathering research using multiple media to combining this with my own ideas to create something unique and personal to me.
‘I loved experimenting with colourways and fabrics to see how the final garment would look. The course taught me to express my creativity and individuality.
‘And it’s this that got me noticed by Brady Bags.
‘After finishing the course, I was planning to go to university but then I was offered my dream job as a full-time designer, which was amazing.
‘ One of my designs is already being pitched in Asia and in my role I’ve also been given responsibility for designing brochures, catalogues, price lists and looking after the company’s social media posts.
‘I wouldn’t have achieved all of this and made a start on my career at such as young age without the help of Walsall College.’