LUCY BROCKHURST
London,UK
Summary
I support fashion brands in making responsible sourcing and supply chain choices by using my production experience and sustainability research. With over four years in commercial fashion, film, and garment construction, as well as fieldwork with artisan communities in Kenya and Mexico, I offer practical knowledge of textiles, circular design, and responsible materials for product development and supply chain projects. I hold a First Class degree in Fashion with Business. Proactive by Nature!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead Stylist | Assistant Stylist | Buyer
COMMERCIAL FASHION & STYLING
London
2024.01 - 2026.08
- Supported and led commercial fashion and lifestyle productions for clients including Clarks, Cisco, Honda and McDonald’s, coordinating garments, products, logistics and multiple stakeholders to deliver projects to tight deadlines.
- Worked as Assistant Stylist and Buyer across commercial campaigns, sourcing and organising products while responding to changing client and production requirements.
- Completed international carnet for over 250 items for two productions; in Spain and in Italy, managing detailed product tracking, documentation, and cross-border logistics. This demonstrated my supply chain coordination skills.
- Led styling for commercial and creative projects including Fulham Pier Lifestyle, The Wild Violets and music-video production.
- Developed strong understanding of commercial fashion workflows, product presentation and the practical requirements involved in moving garments and products through production.
Designer | Standby | Dresser | Trainee
FILM & HETV
London
2023.01 - 2026.08
- Coordinated wardrobe requirements across film and HETV productions, managing fabric sourcing, garment durability testing, and costume design continuity for multiple performers under tight production deadlines.
- Managed detailed garment requirements, measurements, continuity and last-minute changes while maintaining accuracy under significant time pressure.
- Designed and supervised the wardrobe department for Welcome to Borovia, managing the wardrobe requirements for a cast of 12 actors.
- Managed £10,000 costume budget, prioritizing material efficiency through strategic fabric sourcing, garment reuse, and vendor negotiation to minimize textile waste.
- Built expertise in garment construction and material properties, evaluating fabric durability and performance across diverse textiles to inform design decisions and extend garment lifecycle.
- Selected productions: Sticks & Stones, Geronto, Trying Series 5, Breaking Cover, Welcome to Borovia, Hamnet.
Creative Designer | Maker | Cutter | Tailor | Seamstress
COSTUME & FASHION CONSTRUCTION
London & Brighton
2021.01 - 2025.01
- Worked across theatre and film productions including Bridgerton, Wicked and Les Misérables, developing extensive practical experience in garment and textile production.
- Worked from concept through to finished garment, including cutting, fusing, tacking, marking, mounting, sewing, overlocking, hand finishing and alterations.
- Worked with diverse fabrics including organic and synthetic textiles, assessing material properties, durability, and care requirements to optimize garment performance and production efficiency.
- Created and adapted patterns through draping and flat pattern development, optimizing material efficiency to reduce fabric waste while maintaining fit and construction integrity.
- Applied both industrial and domestic sewing techniques alongside intricate hand-finishing.
- Developed 3D structures and textile components using a range of materials and construction methods.
- Selected work: garment making for The Vampire’s Wife, including a shirt for Jacinda Ardern and a bag for Harry Styles; construction of the Red Bow Dress for Cressida Cowper.
Education
Fashion with Business — First Class Honours
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Luxury Design Internship
THE VAMPIRE'S WIFE
Skills
- Sustainable Fashion & Product
- Sustainable materials and responsible sourcing
- Circular fashion and circular design principles
- Textile and garment production processes
- Fashion supply chains and traceability
- Textile waste, reuse and material lifecycle
- Artisan and community-led production
- Sustainability research and industry developments
- Organisation & Production
- Project and production coordination
- Supplier/stakeholder communication
- Documentation and record keeping
- Budget management
- Logistics and product tracking
- Managing multiple deadlines and priorities
- Process organisation and problem solving
- Creative & Technical
- Garment construction and tailoring
- Cutting, draping and pattern development
- Textile manipulation and dyeing
- Hand and industrial sewing
- Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
- Visual communication and presentations
- Microsoft Office / Excel
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Adobe: Illustrator, InDesign
- Fashion: garment construction, tailoring, cutting, draping, pattern development, textile manipulation, dyeing, industrial and domestic sewing
- Professional: organisation, communication, project coordination, budget management, production logistics, research and visual presentation
ARTISAN, TEXTILE & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
KENYA: HAKI YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, Artisan Jewellery Workshop, Participated in beadwork workshop with HAKI youth empowerment initiative in Kenya, gaining firsthand insight into artisan production, ethical sourcing practices, and the role of craft in supporting local livelihoods., MEXICO: ARTISAN HUARACHE WORKSHOPS, Independent Research & Fieldwork, Visited artisan huarache workshops in Mexico, documenting traditional footwear production techniques, natural material sourcing, and small-scale manufacturing practices to understand ethical supply chain alternatives., Documented aspects of traditional craft and production as part of an independent exploration of fashion, materials, cultural heritage and the communities behind products., THREADED THROUGH US, Independent Textile & Craft Research Project, Independent research project exploring traditional craft, textile production, and the relationship between fashion and artisan communities. The project investigated ethical sourcing models and cultural sustainability in apparel supply chains., Documented artisan practices and craft traditions through fieldwork in Kenya and Mexico., Explores the cultural, social and material value of traditional making and its relationship with contemporary fashion., Uses visual storytelling and research to communicate the people, techniques and histories behind fashion and adornment., Instagram: @threadedthroughus
SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2026 — Independent Study
- Circular fashion and circular design principles
- Sustainable materials, material lifecycle, and LCA fundamentals
- Fashion supply chains, traceability, and ethical sourcing
- Textile certification: GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, and Oeko-Tex
- Textile waste, reuse, recycling, and C2C frameworks
- Carbon footprint assessment and material efficiency strategies
- Green claims and sustainability communications
Accomplishments
Green Blue Peter Badge at Age 10 for raising over £2000+ to aid the conservation of Bengal Tiger Species!
Timeline
Lead Stylist | Assistant Stylist | Buyer
COMMERCIAL FASHION & STYLING
2024.01 - 2026.08
Designer | Standby | Dresser | Trainee
FILM & HETV
2023.01 - 2026.08
Creative Designer | Maker | Cutter | Tailor | Seamstress
COSTUME & FASHION CONSTRUCTION
2021.01 - 2025.01
Luxury Design Internship
THE VAMPIRE'S WIFE
Fashion with Business — First Class Honours
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON