thursday 22nd april

This morning I had to go and run errands. My first stop was Shepard bush for some fabric and then off to oxford circus. I went to kleins and muculli and wallis for ribbons and then Rymans for some ink. As well is this I had garments and other fabrics that I had to take back to the studio. All in all it was quite a tiring morning as I had alot to carry and it was heavy. When I got back to the studio I had a quick lunch break and then had some bits and pices to do. We were researching for a dry cleaners and looking at the garments that have been made. This afternoon I also started to complete the mask after getting fabric. I have added ribbon to all 12 masks and have put velvet on the back of one.

Wednesday 21st april

It has been a really crazy day today. Although it did not seem like a lot needed to be done it took a long time. The skirt pattern was still not complete this morning therefore me and Bunmi had to finish it before I could take it to be made. The skirt is draped and it has caused a lot of problems. We were working on the skirt all day as well as doing other bits and pieces such as making phone calls, finishing the last mask and looking making a cd cover.
Once the skirt pattern was complete I took it to be made.

tuesday 20th april

It has been quite a busy and random day in the studio today. The plan from yesterday was that I has to run errands and things to start of the day. However, when I arrived this morning the patterns that I had to take with me. Therefore we set to work making toiles and making changes to the pattern. I then carried on with this whist Bunmi went to an appointment. When I had gone as far as I could for this I went on to carry on making the masks until Bunmi returned. We then continued to work on the pattern. It is a draped skirt and is causing quite a few problems. For the last hour or so of the days things went a bit crazy and we had loads to get done. We have been carrying on making/experiment making pom poms that have proved to be quite problematic so we were looking at these. I had to half finishs the last mask. Also the fitting modle came in so that we could fit an outfit onto her. I found this really good thing as I got to be really involved and we made some decisions about the garments. Today has been a busy but good day let see hwta tomowwor brings....

Monday 19th April

Taday has bben quite an uneventfull day. There has been a new intern star after Ella left so we were introducing her to the collection. Materials for pom-poms for the Matriachy collection arrived last week so this morning we were experimenting with making pom-poms. Tis proved to be very time consuming. However we found out that if they are not carefull they fall apart (like mine did) and we have worked out a way to secrue them and make them look how they should. This afternoon i carried on with my task of making mask. I have now completed a 9th and 10th mask and have started the 11th. These need to be completed this week. However, we do not have some of the materials needed so this mat be a task for tomorrow.

thursday and friday

The past to days have been busy but not that eventful. I have been carrying on with my task of making mask for the past two days. I have now completed 8 masks and started my 9th. On Friday one of the other interns left so at 12 o'clock we had a small presentation for her where we each got to say a mini speak to Ella and said goodbye. She was presented with a certificate and a thank you. I though this was really nice as it showed how much she was appreciated and thanks for all the work she had done.

Wednesday 14th april

Today i have spent the morning running around London on errands. I had to go to several shop to get supplies and i also went to pick up some garments that were being returned to us. This afternoon was quite relaxed after getting materials I was carrying on making the mask that i started earlier in the week. This is a task that i need to complete for the rest of the collection....
Also today we found out that Francis (c.e.o) has been nominated for young entrepreneur of the year. Which is very exciting news, and that the company is forming a new contact hoping to launch the label into lots more new and exciting things.

tuesady 13th april

Today has been a very busy and productive day. Bunmi had a meeting this afternoon and therefore we were busy getting thing ready for her to take with her.This mainly consisted of making final changes to a few pattern pieces and cutting out patterns for toiles. This afternoon i had to take a pattern, fabric and shoulder pads to the place where Bunmi koko's garments are made. This took quite a long time as it is quite far away from headquarters.

Monday 12th april

So today has been quite a fun and interesting day. I have been carrying on with my task of Matriarchy accessories. This time with masks. Today I completed one mask and started on another. The mask are made from plastic and i had to cut and file them into the desired shape. I then covered them with fake leather and then proceeded to decorate them with feathers. This has been quite a creative task to design the look of the mask. I am really pleased with the results of the first mask and am looking forward to carry on this task tomorrow.
Also today the whole team has been very busy and I am beginning to get a really good insight into how a new company is run. Today they have been trying to book models for a casting session which has proved to be far more tedious and time consuming than I would have though. The company is just starting out and money is very tight so saving any money possible is a priority. This is a onstant factor. I am also getting to see and be part of the brand developeing which is very interesting and an invauable experience.

Friday 9th april

So today has been a good day. For the morning i was focusing again on accessories. I continued with the clutch bag and made a toile. After this I then made changes to the pattern and cut out calico ready to make a second toile.
For the second part of the day i was assisting Bunmi with copy out pattern pieces for a dress. These pieces had to be neatened ready to be taken to the factory. We were also making a pattern for the skirt of the dress. However this proved to be challenging so needs to be continued....

today has been slightly more exciting and interesting. I left photoshop behind for the day and focused instead on accessories. This morning i got to design e necklace for the Matriarchy collection. Using beads, bells and other bits and pieces. Then this afternoon i moved on and made a pattern for a shoulder piece and a pattern for a clutch bag. This i will continue tomorrow. Today i also got the chance to get involved with the company we had to send of a garment to Africa. I am slowly learning more about the company and hopefully i will learn more as i go on....

So today was my second day which turned out to be pretty much uneventfull. I carried on with what I was doing yesturday- making boards/layout pages on photoshop....

so it starts................

So today I started my work experience at Bunmi Koko.
Today i was introduced to the company and what work they are currently in the middle of producing. I have stared in the lap -over between two projects.
I was given the task today of creating 6 boards to pull the collection together. I have to include inspirational images, design development, tech flats and illustrations. This has been quite a task and i am currently still in the middle of this.....