Designer at STYCH ACCESSORIES and Smallworld Accessories - kids accessories for the high street including Next & John Lewis. Freelance kidswear designer of clothing & accessories and trend specialist with over 15 years in the fashion industry. I have worked as kidswear trend expert for WGSN for almost 5 years with continued freelance. I have worked for major UK high street retailers and global surf wear brand Rip Curl based in France. I have freelanced as Girls Beach wear designer for Accessorize London, kids trend and designer for a new set up of an Arcadia brand plus premium kidswear brands. My position at trend forecasters WGSN allowed me to work across all product categories in kidswear from newborn to tween with an expertise in Girlswear.As a freelancer i specialise in kidswear working in trends, fashion design, CAD and creative writing. Hard working, passionate and creative, I love what i do and seek to always build upon my knowledge and refine my work and understanding. I speak English and French and have experience with factories in Asia and an extensive knowledge of the children's wear market forecasting and designing close to season and two years in advance.