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Yvonne Bainton Footwear Design Portfolio 2020 y.bainton0720181@arts.ac.uk Mob. 07799 062 565
Project:
Nicholas Kirkwood industry collaboration (Year 2)
Brief: Create a range of 6 designs for Nicholas Kirkwood for 2025
Outcome: Digital delivery (Covid 19) Designwork
Initial sketches, 3D experimentation, development and final design.
Curves and Lines
Taking architect Oscar Niemeyer as initial
inspiration for the range with sculptural lines
and curves lead to incorporating ‘Brass and
String’ pieces by Barbara Hepworth for this
design.
Sketch of Barbara
Alternative ankle strap Hepworth sculpture
sandal version of the
cocktail shoe yet still
wth close toe - for lo
maintenance, busy women
without time for constant
pedicures.
Taking sketchbook development
further from styles inspired by
Niemeyer’s pilotis at Alvorada and
Barbara Hepworth’s sculptures.
Here a cocktail shoe is developed
to provide a dressed up
occasion look with at modest
heel height of 70mm. The aim This mule slightback sandal hybrid gives
to create an elegant line and foot support and security with a decent 70mm lift.
shape without the discomfort The foot is made dainty with an pointed
of skyscraper heel heights. toe.
Fish leather makes up the counter, straps and toe
Colourways from theme one piece - available in smaller sections so suitable Top view shows
are muted and understated for smaller sections and a sustainable, beautiful the extreme point and
yet still adventurous and and luxury alternative to exotic leathers - be they low throat for a peak
fun. All styles would also authentic or embossed. of toe cleavage with this style.
come in a commercial The heel is largely hollowed out with
black, red or white, or the curve giving it strength, the principles
combination there of of the oval/egg. The curved shell is
as per theme two. The heel is engineered from lightweight metal, perhaps reinforced with load-bearing sections
coated aluminium. Strong yet light. Coloured dipped to of complimentary metal and a post
compliment the upper in mirrored silver or brass effect. stipal anchors the middle weight spread
the posts running from the neck to the top piece of the foot. Embellished with a pearl to
act as stipals to take weight and as piloti to host a resemble a cocktail olive.
signature pearl or two.
‘Olive’ - final design made
from Atlantic Fish Leather
The generous straps
provide statement
colour bands and
modern curved
shapes. The shoe
is not an invisible
strappy accessory -
it becomes a focal
point of the outfit.
A powerful, future
stormtrooper look.
The heel extends just beyond the
seat at the back - again this both creates
2025 Curves and Lines an illusion of higher heel and relieves the
Yvonne Bainton pedicure pressure.
Barbara Hepwoth Sculpture
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Nicholas Kirkwood industry collaboration (Year 2)
Brief: Create a range of 6 designs for Nicholas Kirkwood for 2025
with 2 colour themes
Outcome: Digital delivery (Covid 19) Designwork
Full range line-up with Colourways, brand studies, packaging and trend research
Nicholas Kirkwood range studies with signature
brand codes - the pearl, chevron and hexagon.
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Inditex industry collaboration (Year 2)
Brief: Create a range of 6 designs for Zara for SS/20
Outcome: 3D prototype and designwork
Baroque ‘n Roll
Post the #metoo tidal wave
women can reclaim all that is
feminine in a BIG way. Show off
and take up space with Baroque
scrolls and exaggerated lines.
soft metallic
leather to protect
ankle
Trying out different toplines and to open the ankle boot out into more of a sandal. Using elasticated strap with cut out back or gusset to allow for
foot entry. Extended decorative upper piece held upright against leg with ankle strap and Sam Brown fasteners. Final Prototype Views
Western cut out ankle boot with topline inspired by 18th Century Baroque mirror
below, this design taken from sketchbook to develop and simplify
Trying out different counters for sandal effect plus using a tie strap with oversized bow - made from soft nappa leather. Colourways offer potential for exaggerated
femininity overload with fondant pink calf leather inspired by cake icing and metallic accents through to more commerical graphite.
photo c. rror at the
Y.Bainton
V&A mu ry Baroque Mi
seum -
ntu
18th Ce
Cut-out sweeps
lower into vamp
for more
open sandal Tie strap passes through
line extended upper piece held
Top view
by a keeper secured between
shows
lining thus allowing alternative
toe shape
strap like the Sam Brown
fastened option above
Sole creates
lip around
featherline for
randing and authentic
Western styling
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Inditex industry collaboration (Year 2)
Baroque furniture, Rococo Cakes and Camp fashions influence designs.
Baroque Derby inspired by 18th Century decorated commode Trying different soles to add height with a platform - still comfortable, everyday shoe.
below, this design taken from sketchbook to develop and simplify Quarter and counter lines are taken from the decorative applique metalwork on the commode
Design work examples - sketchbook, development and other final designs
Examples with closed toe - keeping the baroque cut out counter but closing front quarter - simplified for more commercial designs. Colourways explore pastel metallic through
to more commerical use with graphite black. The shoe offers a comfortable everyday shoe option for women whilst making a statement about power and femininity.
Elasticated band to allow
entry and keep the picture of band
shoe secure to the heel experimentation here
Comfort band of Top View
leather for softness showing
on the heel gives a toe shape
metallic flash
18th Century Baroque Commode at the
V&A museum - photo c. Y.Bainton
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Nicholas Kirkwood industry collaboration
Name Image Last Toe Heel Sole Sock Details Materials Suppli- Colours Colourway Themes Sizes Price
Range plan Shape er
Last: Formicio STF Leather Sock has Atlantic
CA 1404 Pointed sole 3mm split nappa Fish
80mm Heel Height thickness, binding in Leather,
double line contrast Iceland
37 37
Made in Italy Made in Italy
55mm wide colour and
hexagon decorative EU 34 - 42
Rosales £895
embossed stitching 45mm metal zip - same UK 1-9
on forepart. line 5mm colour as heel. Zip fob Natureally
Heel unit is 3D printed Font Times New Roman bold in from edge. Logo
in high density TPU then holds 15mm diamater Organic
Pointed Toe 14pt. Heel unit partially wraps is foil stamped,cen- pearl sphere. All from S&K Leather UK
dipped in metallic finish. sole with repairable 3mm tred, 60mm long
Heel height 80mm fittings
leather top piece. reading toe to heel
Last: Formicio STF Sole is 3mm plain Sock has Atlantic
25mm wide
EA9461 Pointed leather with foil split nappa Fish
metal click
70mm Heel Height embossed “Made binding in Leather,
buckle, same
in Italy’ and sizing contrast Iceland
colour as heel
Made in Italy
37
Font Times New colour and
with adjustable
Heel is precision made Roman 14pt cen- decorative EU 34 - 42
Olive strap. £750
steel, 70mm height but rises tred just below heel stitching UK 1-9
20mm pearl
around heel seat to 85mm. join and joint. line 5mm Natureally
sphere
5mm diameter steel stipal in from edge. Logo Organic
All from S&K
Pointed Toe rod carries 20mm pearl. is foil stamped,cen- Leather UK
fittings
Precision Metalworkers tred, 60mm long
London reading toe to heel
Leather sole 3mm
Sock has Precision Atlantic
Last: Formicio STF
thickness, double
split nappa made rounded Fish
EA9461 Pointed
line 55mm wide binding in triangle wings Leather,
70mm Heel Height
hexagon embossed
contrast with 20mm Iceland
37
Made in Italy
on forepart. “Made
& 15mm wide metal
70mm in Italy’ and sizing
chevron sides. Strips EU 34 - 42
Fig heel £695
Font Times New bands in of fish leather UK 1-9
resin Roman 14pt centred
alternate straddle the Natureally
lacquered heel in same before joint. Sharp
colours. Logo is foil frame. 20mm Organic
colour as straps. Heel square-
stamped,centred, pearl sphere
Pointed Toe Leather UK
wings metal with metal bevel at
60mm long reading c/o S&K
struts carrying pearl the seat
toe to heel fittings
TPU sole (possibly Sock has Bespoke pearl
Last: Formicio STF made of recycled mate- split nappa stud screw
BA5354 rounded rial in 2025)double line binding in fastener
40mm Heel Height 55mm wide hexagon contrast 25mm dia for
37
Made in Italy
embossed on forepart colour. interchanga- VEGEA
in 40 double line circle Toe cover ble modular Italy EU 34 - 42
Eve £595
40mm heel - mould centred inside. in same wrap and UK 1-9
resembles 4 column of “Made in Italy’ and sizing colour strap options
two sizes sprayed in Font Times New Roman as main sock. Logo available for
Rounded Toe high gloss. Circular top 14pt centred between joint is stamped,centred, extra pur-
piece TPU. and heel. 25mm dia pearl 60mm long in black chase.
stud fastener on waist. reading toe to heel
Last: Formicio STF Heel unit is 3D Leather sole Zoa by
O1260 Pointed printed in high 8mm thick,dou- Modern
15mm Heel Height density TPU 37 ble line 55mm 37
Sock is Meadow,
then dipped
37
37 Made
Madein Italy
in Italy
hexagon and split nappa Italy
Made
Madein Italy
in Italy
in low gloss 4mm circles in contrast
finish. Heel inside on the colour to 30mm pearl part sphere EU 34 - 42
Nest £550
height 15mm waist. 2mm upper. fixed in framework of heel Natureally UK 1-9
rim, 4mm - allows for extra stipal rod Organic
squared off tip at front. Font Logo is stamped, Leather,
to pass through for extra
Pointed Toe Times New Roman bold 14pt. centred, 60mm long heel load bearing strength. UK
Heel unit partially wraps sole w in black reading toe Illusion of full pearl.
repairable 4mm TPU top piece to heel
Platform sole unit incorporates heel giving Sock is split
Last: Formicio STF overall lift of 45mm. Unit is a mould made nappa with Natureally
CA6297 square from recycled offcuts from the leather upper, contrast Organic
30mm Heel Height compressed into an outer shape and then colour Leather,
37
37
Made
Madein Italy
in Italy
cushioned with Wild Rubber. Heel extends offset 80mm UK
beyond the seat at 30 degree angle. Squared hexagon Fasteners for back strap and EU 34 - 42
Grace semi-decorative front are £495
off heel and toe. Double line 30mm wide detail on UK 1-9
hexagon embossed on waist with 20mm double the medial instep. made of 4mm dia elasticated
Amadeu,
line circle centred inside. “Made in Italy’ and Logo is stamped,cen- tubular bands. Held in place
Brazil
sizing stamped in tred, 60mm long black with pearl embellished rivet
circles Font Times reading toe to heel anchor points - 3 x 10mm
Square Toe and 1 x 15mm.
New Roman 14pt
Yvonne Bainton
Design Specification Examples
Projects: Nicholas Kirkwood
Lacoste
Customer/Brand Nicholas Last: Formicio STF Size EU 37 (UK 4) Due Date 10.6.20 Date: 23.05.20 Factory LCF Workshop Customer/Brand Nicholas Last: Formicio STF Size EU 37 (UK 4) Due Date 10.6.20 Date: 03.06.20 Factory LCF Workshop
Kirkwood EA9461 Kirkwood EA9461
Sample Type: Prototype Designer Yvonne Bainton Style Name OLIVE Season SPRING/SUMMER Pairs 1 Specification YB230520A – Sample Type: Prototype Designer Yvonne Bainton Style Name OLIVE Season SPRING/SUMMER Pairs 1 Specification YB230520B –
2025 Number: OLIVE 2025 Number: OLIVE
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Colourway 1 - GREEN Colourway 1 - MAUVE Colourway 2 – BLACK
Detail Colourway 1 – Green Colourway 1 – Mauve Colourway 2 Material
NUMBER SECTION PANTONE MATERIAL SUPPLIER Letter INFORMATION
Sole – cemented, 8mm squared at toe. 7403 C Gold Black 0961 U Black 0961 U 3mm leather
1 Sole – cemented, 8mm squared at toe. 7403 C Gold 3mm leather Storm Leather, London A Bagged topline on toe section
2 Toe piece 0.6mm salmon leather, Atlantic Fish Leather, B Single line stitch to attach strap inside of Toe piece 13-0240 TSX Tomatillo 2060 C Black C 0.6mm salmon leather,
13-0240 TSX Tomatillo
backed. Iceland main strap backed.
3 Stitched sock with binding around insole 0.6mm Nappa calf leather Montebello, Italy C Folded edge strap with single stitch Stitched sock with binding around insole 7406 XGC yellow Dark Blue C 19-1664 TCX True Red 0.6mm Nappa calf leather
7406 XGC yellow
4 Upper main strap - graduated from 30mm at 13-0240 TSX Tomatillo 0.6mm salmon leather, Atlantic Fish Leather, D Bagged top line of main straps around front Upper main strap - graduated from 30mm at the 13-0240 TSX Tomatillo 0.6mm salmon leather,
2060 C Black C
the insole, 50mm at front and 40mm at top backed. Iceland and back line. insole, 50mm at front and 40mm at top with stiffener backed.
with stiffener support. support.
5 Cross strap – 50mm wide Dark Blue C 0.6mm salmon metallic Atlantic Fish Leather, E Buckle piece stitched on and buckle fixed Cross strap – 50mm wide 11-1001 TPG White Alyssum 0.6mm salmon metallic
Dark Blue C Dark Blue C
leather, backed. Iceland before bagging. leather, backed.
6 Lining 7406 XGC yellow 0.6mm Nappa calf leather Montebello, Italy F Folded edge strap with single stitch Lining 0.6mm Nappa calf leather
7406 XGC yellow 12-4010 TSX Frosted Window 11-1001 TPG White Alyssum
7 Ankle strap anchor 7406 XGC yellow 0.6mm salmon leather, Atlantic Fish Leather, G Folder edge around bottom curve of main
backed. Iceland strap. Ankle strap anchor 7406 XGC yellow Dark Blue C 19-1664 TCX True Red 0.6mm salmon leather,
8 25mm Click buckle Brass S&K Fiitings, London All stitching SOMAC bonded nylon thread, backed.
7403 C Gold
60w, colour 508 (mint green). 12 stiches per 25mm Click buckle 7403 C Gold Black 0961 U (silver) Black 0961 U (silver) Brass
9 Ankle Strap – adjustable against buckle 7406 XGC yellow 0.6mm salmon leather, Atlantic Fish Leather, inch. Ankle Strap 7406 XGC yellow Dark Blue C Black C 0.6mm salmon leather,
backed. Iceland
backed.
10 Logo – embossed, 60mm long, letters 10mm 7403 C Gold Gold leaf embossed Pure Gold UK
Logo – embossed, 60mm long, letters 10mm high. 7403 C Gold Black 0961 U (silver) Black 0961 U (silver) Metallic leaf embossed
high. Reads from back to toe facing inside.
Reads from back to toe facing inside.
11 Metal Heel 7403 C Gold Brass dipped Precision Last: Formicio STF Italy
Metal Heel 7403 C Gold Black 0961 U (silver) Black 0961 U (silver) Brass or Silver metallic dipped
Metalworkers London EA 9461 Pointed
12 20mm Faux Pearl 11-1001 TPG White Coated Pearlised Acrylic S&K Fittings, London 70mm Heel Height 20mm Faux Pearl 11-1001 TPG White Alyssum 11-1001 TPG White Alyssum 11-1001 TPG White Alyssum Coated Pearlised Acrylic
Alyssum 30mm wide, 3mm depth Top Piece Leather
7403 C Gold Black 0961 U (silver) Black 0961 U (silver)
13 30mm wide, 3mm depth Top Piece 7403 C Gold Leather Storm Leather, London
14 Stamped sizing and ‘Made in Italy’ lettering 7403 C Gold Gold leaf Embossed Pure Gold UK Stamped sizing and ‘Made in Italy’ lettering 7403 C Gold Black 0961 U (silver) Black 0961 U (silver) Metallic leaf Embossed
Customer/Brand Lacoste Last: LCF Kim Size EU 41(UK 8) Due Date 10.3.20 Date: 07.3.20 Factory LCF Workshop Customer/Brand Lacoste Last: LCF Kim Size EU 41(UK 8) Due Date 10.3.20 Date: 07.3.20 Factory LCF Workshop
Sample Type: Prototype Designer Yvonne Bainton Style Name Valiant Season Autumn/Winter Pairs 1 Specification YB070329A – Customer/Brand Lacoste Last: LCF Kim Size EU 41(UK 8) Due Date 10.3.20 Date: 07.3.20 Factory LCF Workshop Sample Type: Prototype Designer Yvonne Bainton Style Name Valiant Season Autumn/Winter Pairs 1 Specification YB070329A –
2021 Number: VALIANT Sample Type: Prototype Designer Yvonne Bainton Style Name Valiant Season Autumn/Winter Pairs 1 Specification YB070329A – 2021 Number: VALIANT
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Colourway 1 - BLUE Colourway 1 - ORANGE Colourway 2
SOLE SOCK OTHER DETAILS LOGO DETAILS
Detail Colourway 1 – Blue Colourway 1 – Orange Colourway 2 Material
INFORMATION: INFORMATION: INFORMATION: INFORMATION
NUMBER SECTION PANTONE MATERIAL SUPPLIER Letter INFORMATION Sole – cemented Moulded wild rubber
• 25mm deep rubber cup sole - cemented - colour • Sock made of breathable • 6mm Mushroom dome rivets hold back strap Upper: 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U Black 0961 U
1 Sole – cemented 15-4020 TCX Cerulean Moulded wild rubber Amadeu, Brazil A Raw edge, double line stitch overlay
continues in 8mm plain band in same colour as fine knit mesh sympathetic and decorate. • Outline lettering of Lacoste with upper arc Straps – Raw edge, glued in sections of two 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U Black C; 20-0010 TPM Steel Wool; Black 0961 U, 1.4mm calf leather
2 Straps – Raw edge, stitched in sections of 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather Storm Leather, London B Raw edges for cross straps
following tongue contour. Embossed in pairs, moulded to curve/stand out.
two pairs, moulded to curve/stand out outer rim underneath. with lining. • Foldback velcro strap graduates from 25mm 11-0103 TSX Egret
contrasting colour. 10mm letter height
3 Toe cap and main upper, counter – Raw 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather Storm Leather, London C Raw edge graduated strap with single stitch • Contrast colour tread design based on net brand • Outline logo of Lacoste at back to 40mm at front - folds back over Toe cap and main upper, counter – Raw edge 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U 1.4mm calf leather
• 25mm Crocodile logo embossed in contrasting 11-0103 TSX Egret
edge line to lining
code with 4 longditudinal grooves and 13 lateral lettering - 50mm long, and 45mm oval ring. colour on lateral counter 4mm above sole rim. Tongue gusset Woven Elastic
4 Tongue gusset 7686 C Woven Elastic Fan Trimmings, London D Folded tongue with single stitch line 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U 11-0103 TSX Egret
grooves all 2mm deep (design file provided) Crocodile outline 20mm • 5mm Gold Sam Browne studs hold cross Sole:
5 Graduated strap – 25mm at anchor to 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather Storm Leather, London E Raw edge facing with double stitch overlay Graduated strap – 25mm at anchor to 40mm at 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather
• A plain crescent at the toe with 30mm depth and a long reading heel to toe, strap with raw cut eyelets. • 25mm Lacoste Crocodile logo positioned P10-12 U Black 0961 U
40mm at instep. Fold back with velcro onto collar and upper instep. Fold back with velcro
6 Tongue with rounded corners 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather Storm Leather, London F Bagged top line crescent at the heel with 30mm depth also. lateral to medial. • Rib contrast knit heel guard graduated from centrally facing toe.
Tongue with rounded corners 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U 11-0103 TSX Egret 1.4mm calf leather
7 Lacoste Logo centred embossed in 2007 U Acrylic leather paint Sole Factor, London G Collar – raw edge at bottom with double line • 25mm Lacoste Crocodile logo positioned centrally 20mm above the top line (30mm including • Sizing towards heel on instep 20mm from
contrast colour stitch overlay, bagged around top line facing toe. bagging allowance) to 0. Crocodile tail. Lacoste lettering embossed in Lacoste Logo centred embossed in contrast 2007 U 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 20-0010 TPM Steel Wool Acrylic leather paint
8 Lining – bagged around top line 2007 U Fine knit Misan, London H Raw cut Oval ring holder, single line stitch to colour
• Sizing towards heel on instep 20mm from Crocodile heel crescent following the heel line - letters
lining, double line to hold oval ring Lining – bagged around top line 2007 U 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 2007 U Fine knit
tail. Lacoste lettering embossed in heel crescent 4mm high.
9 Knitted heel guard with contrast V rib 7686 C Main 2007 U Rib Cotton Fan Trimmings, London J Raw cut back heel strap Knitted heel guard with contrast V rib Cotton
following the heel line - letters 4mm high. Sock: 7686 C Main 2007 U Rib 2007 U Main 7686 C Rib 20-0010 TPM Steel Wool Main 11-0103 TSX Egret Rib
10 Collar 45mm wide 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather Storm Leather, London K Raw cut cross strap anchor cemented under • Outline logo of Lacoste lettering - 50mm long, Collar 45mm wide 1.4mm calf leather
• Toe spring reduced to 5mm on cup sole fairly flat to 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U 11-0103 TSX Egret
sole
ground illusion. and Crocodile outline 20mm long reading heel
11 Oval ring 2007 U Brass S&K Fittings, London L Cross strap stitched together along outside Oval ring 2007 U 2007 U 2007 U Brass
12 6mm Mushroom dome rivets Brass S&K Fittings, London line in two sections. Double line across join. • Poron cushion insole shaped into instep to give to toe, lateral to medial.
2007 U
6mm Mushroom dome rivets 2007 U P10-12 U 2007 U Brass
13 Graduated back strap 30mm at anchor, 7686 C Wild rubber Amadeu, Brazil M Hole punch for 5mm Sam Browne fasteners support and shock absorbtion.
45mm at back heel with raw cut slit. Graduated back strap 30mm at anchor, 45mm 7686 C 2007 U 20-0010 TPM Steel Wool Wild rubber
• Insole 15mm thick over the heel area graduating to
14 Embossed contrast crocodile logo on 2007 U Acrylic leather paint Sole Factor, London All stitching SOMAC bonded nylon thread, at back heel
lateral side 25mm long 60w, colour 306(baby blue). 10 stiches per
5mm at joint. Embossed contrast crocodile logo on lateral side Acrylic leather paint
2007 U 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 20-0010 TPM Steel Wool
15 Facing with rounded extension on top 15-4020 TCX Cerulean 1.4mm calf leather Storm Leather, London inch. • Extra Poron layer under toe spring as cup sole has 25mm long
line minimal toe spring. Facing with rounded extension on top line 15-4020 TCX Cerulean P10-12 U 1.4mm calf leather
11-0103 TSX Egret
16 5mm Sam Browne stud fasteners 2007 U Brass S&K Fittings, London ‘Kim’ Springline last, LCF. Size EU 41 (UK8)
Round toe. Heel height 15mm 5mm Sam Browne stud fasteners 2007 U 2007 U 2007 U Brass
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Lacoste industry collaboration (Year 2)
Brief: Create a range of 3 designs for Lacoste Fall 2021
Outcome: Designwork
Work in Progress - sketchbook elements and design Curves become more fluid and sweeping. To be created in rubber, raw edge cut for dramatic effect.
Raised elements created through moulding and padding in line with the thermo-fusion padding trend.
development
Multi-sectional design based on Filippo Negroli’s 15th century
breastplate taken from sketchbook for deveopment
Sole profiles relate to armour ‘lames’ and crocodile teeth.
Inspiration: Breastplate by Filippo
Negroli 15th century
Colour blocking trend works well with the
sections and overlays. Trying out different configurations
of the holding straps/fronds. Design opportunities in the sole to link
to armour ‘lames’ design and reptilian
Knitted sock added to ankle/foot entry for added warmth in winter effect relating to the crocodile
The transformative qualities of armour
giving strength and power coupled with
agility and articulation are lent to sports
footwear.
Back view
shows
simplified
elegant lines
‘Tab’ ended fasteners
replace traditional
lacing sytem.
Visor cover split to allow for
movement and agility. Fastened with
studs similar to Sam Browne fastener
system to simplify wear.
Visor conceals woven
elastic for snug fit.
Hi-top design taken from sketchbook for development.
‘Lames’ inspire thick straps and discreet ‘visor’ covers
facing with understated tab fasteners.
Moulded leather with pattern
Moulding/thrermo trend inspired by nets/rackets
Colour theme 1 creates
Lames/protection/agility brand code
a soft yet dramatic scheme for colour blocking.
used
for sections
of upper.
Interlocking straps like lames allow for
from the Wallace Collection
movement and agility whilst providing
a dramatic silhouette.
Net pattern
inspires sole
pattern grid
15th century armour
43 Top view
shows
elegant
extended toe
design.
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Lacoste industry collaboration (Year 2)
Brief: Create a range of 3 designs for Lacoste Fall 2021
Outcome: Designwork
Trend Inspriation & CAD colourways Valiant Joust Shield
Final Colour Line-Up
Colourway 1 - Orange Colourway 1 - Orange Colourway 1 - Orange
Colourway 1 - Blue Colourway 1 - Blue Colourway 1 - Blue
Colourway 2 Colourway 2 Colourway 2
Yvonne Bainton
Project:
Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Young Talent for
Sustainable Thinking’ Competition
(Finalist - Year 1)
Brief: “Patchwork”
Outcome: 3D prototype and designwork
Displayed at Pitti Imagine Florence
Inspiration:
The Cinque Terre and their resemblence
to Murano glass coupled with the reflected
light of mirror mosaic found at ‘il Giardino
dei Tarocchi’ mimicking the Liguarian Sea.
Yvonne BaintonProject:
Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Young Talent for
Sustainable Thinking’ Competition
(Finalist - Year 1)
Brief: “Patchwork”
Outcome: 3D prototype and designwork
Displayed at Pitti Imagine Florence
Concept:
Only small pieces of leather from samples and
scraps were used to make the upper.
The heel decorated with recycled shards of CDs.
“Vernazza”
BYYB
Yvonne BaintonProject:
Maison Kitsune (Year 1)
Brief: Design a range to fit with company ethos
Outcome: 3D prototype and designwork
Linking the Tricolore with the Union Jack and the
spirit of nationalism found at the seaside along
with the colours and shiny surfaces for childhood
inspired ‘Scooter’ - a patent leather loafer mule, a
shoe blessed with nostalgia and the promise of a
shiny future in celebration of a British opening of
a Maison Kitsune store.
Yvonne BaintonProject:
Maison Kitsune (Year 1)
Brief: Design a range to fit with company ethos
Outcome: 3D prototype and designwork
A heel inspired by the seawall at Scarborough -
a place where I spent many summers.
The shoes are asymmetric and proportions
are exaggerated for a fun, eccentric take on a
French x British collaboration.
Yvonne BaintonProject:
First Design Project (Year 1)
Outcome: Handdrawn sketchbook only designwork
The architecture of Bolivian Freddy Mamani and
his native cholita dancing wrestlers were inspira-
tion for my first design project.
Yvonne BaintonBiography & CV
INTRODUCTION AND SKILLS OVERVIEW
After more than 25 years working in Factual Television I decided to live the dream and forge a career in Footwear Design and am
currently studying at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion. I’ve collected many transferrable business skills including:-
• Project management from development, pitching, budget writing and negotiating contracts, overseeing production,
I have chosen Footwear as my new beginning. It called me with increasing on through to delivery and distribution. Focus, multi-tasking and tenacity all the way to deliver on time and budget.
volume away from my career in factual television where I’d had considerable • IT skills - Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and Powerpoint.
• Problem-solving ingenuity and sound decision making to enable delivery of ground-breaking works.
success including 3 Bafta wins and was running two companies as Head of • Expert communication skills to enable working with large or small teams for a happy outcome.
Operations and Production. • Natural leadership abilities proven in running companies, their productions and teams confidently, motivating individuals
and teams to bring their best selves to their jobs and building a reputation as the best company to work for in the business.
A passion for people.
I was often involved in set and costume designer on llow budget factual pro-
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
grammes so always had that flair and eventually scratched that artistic itch;
first with a night class in Footwear Design, then a short course and now here CURRENT - SEPT’18-PRESENT – London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, BA (Hons) Cordwainers
Footwear: Product Design and Innovation 4 years including industry placement. Combining study of design working to both
I am on the Cordwainers degree course. personal and commercial briefs with hands on making techniques – from hand drawing to CAD, trend research, pattern cutting,
clicking and closing, lasting and finishing plus Cultural and Historical Studies academic modules. Sustainability a theme running
through all aspects of study. Finalist in the Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Young Minds for Sustainable Thinking’ competition 2019 where
I enjoy colour and flamboyance in stylish, elegant footwear that wants to be my shoe entry was exhibited in Florence at the Pitti Imagine, June 2019. Just completed Italian for Beginners at UAL language lab
in March 2020. Awarded the Cordwainers Travel Scholarship 2020.
noticed.
SEPT’88-JULY’91 – The University of Bristol. BA (Hons) Drama; Theatre, Film and Television – 2:1 Both academic and
practical approaches to study with chosen specialism in Film and TV. Set and Costume design for several productions.
Other Training: - Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Certified
Associate (ACA) using Adobe Photoshop: Introduction to InDesign; Beginners Italian (Jan-Mar 2020); Various management
training including: Influencing Skills; How to be More Effective; Public Speaking; Mentor Training; Senior Management Health &
Safety; Employment Law. Schooling at Longcroft, Beverley, E.Yorkshire: 4 A’levels & 11 O’levels
EMPLOYMENT (TELEVISION)
AUG’18 – PRESENT (Part-time) Consultant Head of Production - Currently with 72 Films, London.
JUNE’13 – AUG’18 Head of Operations and Production, Dragonfly Film & TV and DSP. Overseeing running of all
productions in two busy factual TV companies and played a large part in the running of the business, monitoring performance
against targets, forecasting and reporting to shareholders plus working on company strategy. Expertise in fixed rig documentary
series (eg. Ambulance (BAFTA winner 2018); One Born Every Minute) and high-end Specialist Factual (Equator From the Air)
and Fact Ent (Interior Design Masters) Writing budgets and pitching/negotiating with Broadcasters for commissions.
FEB’93 – MAY’13 Line Producer/Production Manager for companies including but not limited to BBC, Windfall Films,
Talkback Thames, Oxford Scientific Films. Selected credits: 24 Hours In A&E; The Apprentice & You’re Fired; Jamie’s
Dream School; Inside Nature’s Giants; Born with Two Mothers; The Heist; Trouble at The Top; Incredible Suckers.
MAY’94-JULY’99 (and occasional outings to present day) – Hobby turned profession - Singer with The Mike Flowers Pops
and The Sounds Superb Singers Stalwarts of London’s 90s Lounge Scene, Christmas number 2 in the Gallop charts with
‘Wonderwall’ cover, 100s of live gigs and TV show appearances (including Top of the Pops, Blue Peter, Jules’ Hootenanny).
INTERESTS: Reading – especially fond of Historical novels – favourite authors CJ Sansom and Hilary Mantel; Travel - from a
fascination with aeroplanes and maps to a love of experiencing other cultures and cuisines; Art – particularly modern art, favourite
artists include Terry Frost and Barbara Hepworth plus lesser known British artists like Paula McArthur; Current Affairs – a need to
engage with what is happening in the world; Other (the list could go on!) – Theatre, Comedy, Museums, Live Music and Crosswords.
References available on request
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