Sophie and Anna Maddocks
Sophie's New Look creation
Sisters Sophie and Anna are both graduates in Fashion Design from the prestigious "Fashion Design BA Hons Course" at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), a 4 year course that is widely regarded as one of the country's leading fashion courses.
Sophie was the first person on the course to be offered a full one year paid placement with one of the UK's leading knitwear companies supplying designs to the likes of ‘New Look", "Evans", "Dorothy Perkins" and "Marks & Spencer". Her designs were successfully used by a number of leading UK retailers.
During this time Sophie also turned her hand to making up her own designs and selling them at local markets in Liverpool including Liverpool's ‘The Heritage Market’ and the famous "Paddy's Market" in Great Homer Street. It was during this period that Sophie began developing her private client list.
After a successful year in industry it was time to go back to university to complete her fourth and final year and her final graduate collection ‘Structured Hardwear’.
While designing and preparing her collection Sophie entered a competition to design a print for a dress for "New Look" and the "BBC’s Clothes Show Live".
Sophie was short-listed to the last 3 and then finally won the prestigious title of ‘Young Textile Designer of The Year 2009’. Sophie’s winning print design then went on sale in "New Look" stores through-out the UK.
You can see the video of Sophie winning her award here
Sophie was also nominated for the ‘Mulberry Accessories Award’ at London's Graduate Fashion Week.
After a very successful show at Graduate Fashion Week Sophie received lots of press with her ‘Structured Hardwear Collection", including a photo shoot with the specialist fashion magazine ‘The Hat Magazine’ in London and her collection appeared on many fashion blogs for stylists and fashion lovers.
You can see Sophie's catwalk show of her "Structured Hardwear Collection" here.
You can also see Sophie's press coverage here.
Anna, is also a graduate of the "Fashion Design BA Hons Course" at the University of Central Lancashire.
During her four year long course Anna successfully undertook a full 12 months paid work placement at leading high-street retailer Matalan in their Design Department undertaking many design projects for the company and her designs were successfully placed into Matalan's in-store range.
During her 12 months, she worked in a wide variety of projects and in a range of departments including, dresses and skirts, lingerie and within the tailoring department.
After graduation Anna joined Sophie at their original shop at 12 Hoghton Street, Southport and the two sisters then opened their dedicated "Bridal Studio" at 10 Hoghton Street where they design and handmake their collections of wedding dresses and bespoke bridal wear. www.thebridalstudiosouthport.co.uk.
They have now relocated to their new studio at 42 Botanic Road, Churchtown where they carry out Alterations, Repairs and Re-designs and the sisters work with local retailers, hoteliers and businesses as well as the general public.
Their "bespoke" wedding dresses, bridal wear, prom dresses and special occasions dresses and outfits are designed and hand made at the Bridal Studio at 42 Botanic Road, (above the carpet showrooms), Churchtown, Southport. If you would like Sophie and Anna to design your wedding, prom or special occasion dress please call into 12 Hoghton Street or call 01704 538507 for a private consultation.
Sophie was the first person on the course to be offered a full one year paid placement with one of the UK's leading knitwear companies supplying designs to the likes of ‘New Look", "Evans", "Dorothy Perkins" and "Marks & Spencer". Her designs were successfully used by a number of leading UK retailers.
During this time Sophie also turned her hand to making up her own designs and selling them at local markets in Liverpool including Liverpool's ‘The Heritage Market’ and the famous "Paddy's Market" in Great Homer Street. It was during this period that Sophie began developing her private client list.
After a successful year in industry it was time to go back to university to complete her fourth and final year and her final graduate collection ‘Structured Hardwear’.
While designing and preparing her collection Sophie entered a competition to design a print for a dress for "New Look" and the "BBC’s Clothes Show Live".
Sophie was short-listed to the last 3 and then finally won the prestigious title of ‘Young Textile Designer of The Year 2009’. Sophie’s winning print design then went on sale in "New Look" stores through-out the UK.
You can see the video of Sophie winning her award here
Sophie was also nominated for the ‘Mulberry Accessories Award’ at London's Graduate Fashion Week.
After a very successful show at Graduate Fashion Week Sophie received lots of press with her ‘Structured Hardwear Collection", including a photo shoot with the specialist fashion magazine ‘The Hat Magazine’ in London and her collection appeared on many fashion blogs for stylists and fashion lovers.
You can see Sophie's catwalk show of her "Structured Hardwear Collection" here.
You can also see Sophie's press coverage here.
Anna, is also a graduate of the "Fashion Design BA Hons Course" at the University of Central Lancashire.
During her four year long course Anna successfully undertook a full 12 months paid work placement at leading high-street retailer Matalan in their Design Department undertaking many design projects for the company and her designs were successfully placed into Matalan's in-store range.
During her 12 months, she worked in a wide variety of projects and in a range of departments including, dresses and skirts, lingerie and within the tailoring department.
After graduation Anna joined Sophie at their original shop at 12 Hoghton Street, Southport and the two sisters then opened their dedicated "Bridal Studio" at 10 Hoghton Street where they design and handmake their collections of wedding dresses and bespoke bridal wear. www.thebridalstudiosouthport.co.uk.
They have now relocated to their new studio at 42 Botanic Road, Churchtown where they carry out Alterations, Repairs and Re-designs and the sisters work with local retailers, hoteliers and businesses as well as the general public.
Their "bespoke" wedding dresses, bridal wear, prom dresses and special occasions dresses and outfits are designed and hand made at the Bridal Studio at 42 Botanic Road, (above the carpet showrooms), Churchtown, Southport. If you would like Sophie and Anna to design your wedding, prom or special occasion dress please call into 12 Hoghton Street or call 01704 538507 for a private consultation.