THE HISTORICAL ART OF FASHION
FROM ART NOUVEAU TO RENAISSANCE...INSPIRED BY THE INTRICACY OF ARCHITECTURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
...LIVES THE WORLD OF FASHION
SHARON GILL IS THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHARON GILL. BORN IN COVENTRY, UNITED KINGDOM, SHARON HAS ALWAYS HAD A LOVE FOR ART AND DESIGN, GRASPING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GET HANDS ON CREATIVE AND TO SHOW HER ABILITIES BEFORE AUDIENCE, PUTTING PENCIL TO PAPER, SKETCHING, PAINTING, DESIGNING, EVEN WRITING HER OWN STORIES AND MAKING BIRTHDAY CARDS. AT GCSE LEVEL, SHARON TOOK A GREAT INTEREST IN TEXTILES AND MADE HER FIRST GARMENT AT THE AGE OF 15, WHERE HER LOVE FOR FASHION GREW. SHARON ALSO STUDIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ORGANISATIONS AND SHOWED STRONG BUSINESS ACUMEN FROM A YOUNG AGE, AS HER ULTIMATE AIM WAS TO BECOME A SUCCESS. SHARON TOOK A KEEN INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND AFTER STUDYING 'A' LEVEL ART, ART TAPESTRY, FINE ART AND ART HISTORY, FROM ART NOUVEAU TO RENAISSANCE, TO VISITING THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON (V&A), SHARON WENT ONTO COVENTRY UNIVERSITY TO STUDY FOUNDATION STUDIES IN ART AND DESIGN BEFORE STUDYING FOR A FASHION DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON.
IN 2006, SHARON ESTABLISHED HERSELF AS A DESIGNER AFTER INVENTING THE FIRST EVER 2 IN 1 BOOT FOR HER AW06/07 ANIMAL PRINT COLLECTION.
SHARON'S FIRST COLLECTION WAS INSPIRED BY ITALY'S CULTURE OF ROMANCE, PASSION AND FAMOUSLY FOR ITS ART AND ANCIENT RUINS, FROM ART NOUVEAU TO RENAISSANCE, THESE COMBINED WERE INCORPORATED INTO THE BRAND, YET CONTEMPORARY WITH A MODERN TWIST, FROM THE INTRICACY OF ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE LOCATED IN FLORENCE AND VARIOUS RENOWNED CITIES ACROSS ITALY, TO VENICE, THE CITY OF OLD-FASHIONED ROMANCE, LIVES THE WORLD OF FASHION, BORN IN THE CITY OF MILAN. EVERY BRAND TELLS A STORY...
SHARON TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE HER DESIGN SKILLS, NOT ONLY AS A DESIGNER, BUT ALSO AS AN ARTISAN. SHARON DESIGNED AND INVENTED THE FIRST EVER HAT-BAG, WHICH SHOWED SHARON'S INTRICATE ARTWORK, THE LASERCUT LACE DESIGN FOR HER AW07/08 COLLECTION, WHICH GAINED ATTRACTION FROM THE MEDIA.
SHARON'S COLLECTIONS WERE ALSO EXHIBITED AT THE LEATHERSELLERS SHOW, LONDON, IN 2006, NORTHAMPTON SHOE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND NORTHAMPTON FASHION SHOW WITH LINKS TO THE BRITISH FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION. BY THE END OF HER SECOND YEAR, SHE WON TWO AWARDS, THE LEATHERSELLERS BURSARY AWARD TO HELP FUND HER FINAL MAJOR PROJECT AND STUDENT DESIGN AWARD, WHICH LED TO THE SPONSORSHIP OF HER FINAL COLLECTION. BY MARCH 2007, SHARON WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY 'IMAGE' MAGAZINE FOLLOWING THE EXHIBITION OF HER WORK AND BY MAY 2007 SHE WAS INTERVIEWED AS AN UP AND COMING DESIGNER BY BBC2.
THE ITALIAN INSPIRED PASSIONE COLLECTION (ITALIAN WORD FOR PASSION), DESIGNED BY BRITISH FASHION DESIGNER SHARON GILL WAS EXHIBITED IN BATTERSEA, LONDON IN 2007, WHO GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON, WITH A BA (HONS) IN FASHION.
THE BRAND HAS DEVELOPED A MORE ELEGANT AND SOPHISTICATED RANGE DESIGNED TO A HIGH SPECIFICATION DETAILING SHARONS OWN INTRICATE LASER CUT LACE DESIGN.
THE STORY CONTINUES...
Photography: Sharon Gill
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, United Kingdom
Photography: Sharon Gill
Sharon studied Foundation Studies in Art and Design at Coventry University completing various Art and Design modules/projects demonstrating skill, creativity and innovation, including still life object, life drawing and the Art and ancient ruins of Coventry's famous landmark, the Coventry Cathedral, September 2002
Sharon studied for a fashion degree at the University of Northampton, September 2003
During Sharon's first year she completed several workshops, which enabled her to excel in her sewing skills, using various techniques. Sharon also completed workshops in pattern cutting, Textiles for Fashion, designing Devoire prints, Tye Dye prints and Screen prints
In her second year, Sharon studied the Development of Leather, colours, textures, grains etc, experimenting with embossing and mastered pattern cutting skills in Footwear.
Sharon also completed a Menswear project, 2006.
During her time at University, she worked as a Retail Assistant at Church & Co Ltd (Church's) owned by THE PRADA GROUP.
Sharon gained an insight into the manufacturing processes of mens footwear.
For two consecutive years her Footwear and Accessories were exhibited at the Northampton Shoe Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing British talent, March 2006 & 2007
Her Footwear and Accessories were exhibited at the Leathersellers Show, London, May 2006
Sharon established herself as a designer after inventing the first ever 2 in 1 boot for her AW06/07 Animal Print Collection, 2006
By the end of Sharon's second year she won the Leathersellers Bursary award, to help fund her final major project and Student Design Award sponsored by T&A Footwear, which led to the sponsorship of her final collection, June 2006
Photography: Sharon Gill
Sharon travelled to Italy to visit the Lineapelle Trade Show/Exhibition, Bologna, Italy, October 2006
Photography: Sharon Gill
Her final collection was inspired by Italy's culture of old-fashioned romance. She named her final collection 'Passione' (Italian word for Passion)
Photography: Sharon Gill
Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence, Italy, October 2006
Photography: Sharon Gill
Sharon has always taken a keen interest in photography
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
...LIVES THE WORLD OF FASHION
SHARON GILL IS THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHARON GILL. BORN IN COVENTRY, UNITED KINGDOM, SHARON HAS ALWAYS HAD A LOVE FOR ART AND DESIGN, GRASPING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GET HANDS ON CREATIVE AND TO SHOW HER ABILITIES BEFORE AUDIENCE, PUTTING PENCIL TO PAPER, SKETCHING, PAINTING, DESIGNING, EVEN WRITING HER OWN STORIES AND MAKING BIRTHDAY CARDS. AT GCSE LEVEL, SHARON TOOK A GREAT INTEREST IN TEXTILES AND MADE HER FIRST GARMENT AT THE AGE OF 15, WHERE HER LOVE FOR FASHION GREW. SHARON ALSO STUDIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ORGANISATIONS AND SHOWED STRONG BUSINESS ACUMEN FROM A YOUNG AGE, AS HER ULTIMATE AIM WAS TO BECOME A SUCCESS. SHARON TOOK A KEEN INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND AFTER STUDYING 'A' LEVEL ART, ART TAPESTRY, FINE ART AND ART HISTORY, FROM ART NOUVEAU TO RENAISSANCE, TO VISITING THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON (V&A), SHARON WENT ONTO COVENTRY UNIVERSITY TO STUDY FOUNDATION STUDIES IN ART AND DESIGN BEFORE STUDYING FOR A FASHION DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON.
IN 2006, SHARON ESTABLISHED HERSELF AS A DESIGNER AFTER INVENTING THE FIRST EVER 2 IN 1 BOOT FOR HER AW06/07 ANIMAL PRINT COLLECTION.
SHARON'S FIRST COLLECTION WAS INSPIRED BY ITALY'S CULTURE OF ROMANCE, PASSION AND FAMOUSLY FOR ITS ART AND ANCIENT RUINS, FROM ART NOUVEAU TO RENAISSANCE, THESE COMBINED WERE INCORPORATED INTO THE BRAND, YET CONTEMPORARY WITH A MODERN TWIST, FROM THE INTRICACY OF ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE LOCATED IN FLORENCE AND VARIOUS RENOWNED CITIES ACROSS ITALY, TO VENICE, THE CITY OF OLD-FASHIONED ROMANCE, LIVES THE WORLD OF FASHION, BORN IN THE CITY OF MILAN. EVERY BRAND TELLS A STORY...
SHARON TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE HER DESIGN SKILLS, NOT ONLY AS A DESIGNER, BUT ALSO AS AN ARTISAN. SHARON DESIGNED AND INVENTED THE FIRST EVER HAT-BAG, WHICH SHOWED SHARON'S INTRICATE ARTWORK, THE LASERCUT LACE DESIGN FOR HER AW07/08 COLLECTION, WHICH GAINED ATTRACTION FROM THE MEDIA.
SHARON'S COLLECTIONS WERE ALSO EXHIBITED AT THE LEATHERSELLERS SHOW, LONDON, IN 2006, NORTHAMPTON SHOE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND NORTHAMPTON FASHION SHOW WITH LINKS TO THE BRITISH FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION. BY THE END OF HER SECOND YEAR, SHE WON TWO AWARDS, THE LEATHERSELLERS BURSARY AWARD TO HELP FUND HER FINAL MAJOR PROJECT AND STUDENT DESIGN AWARD, WHICH LED TO THE SPONSORSHIP OF HER FINAL COLLECTION. BY MARCH 2007, SHARON WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY 'IMAGE' MAGAZINE FOLLOWING THE EXHIBITION OF HER WORK AND BY MAY 2007 SHE WAS INTERVIEWED AS AN UP AND COMING DESIGNER BY BBC2.
THE ITALIAN INSPIRED PASSIONE COLLECTION (ITALIAN WORD FOR PASSION), DESIGNED BY BRITISH FASHION DESIGNER SHARON GILL WAS EXHIBITED IN BATTERSEA, LONDON IN 2007, WHO GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON, WITH A BA (HONS) IN FASHION.
THE BRAND HAS DEVELOPED A MORE ELEGANT AND SOPHISTICATED RANGE DESIGNED TO A HIGH SPECIFICATION DETAILING SHARONS OWN INTRICATE LASER CUT LACE DESIGN.
THE STORY CONTINUES...
Photography: Sharon Gill
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, United Kingdom
Photography: Sharon Gill
Sharon studied Foundation Studies in Art and Design at Coventry University completing various Art and Design modules/projects demonstrating skill, creativity and innovation, including still life object, life drawing and the Art and ancient ruins of Coventry's famous landmark, the Coventry Cathedral, September 2002
Sharon studied for a fashion degree at the University of Northampton, September 2003
During Sharon's first year she completed several workshops, which enabled her to excel in her sewing skills, using various techniques. Sharon also completed workshops in pattern cutting, Textiles for Fashion, designing Devoire prints, Tye Dye prints and Screen prints
In her second year, Sharon studied the Development of Leather, colours, textures, grains etc, experimenting with embossing and mastered pattern cutting skills in Footwear.
Sharon also completed a Menswear project, 2006.
During her time at University, she worked as a Retail Assistant at Church & Co Ltd (Church's) owned by THE PRADA GROUP.
Sharon gained an insight into the manufacturing processes of mens footwear.
For two consecutive years her Footwear and Accessories were exhibited at the Northampton Shoe Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing British talent, March 2006 & 2007
Her Footwear and Accessories were exhibited at the Leathersellers Show, London, May 2006
Sharon established herself as a designer after inventing the first ever 2 in 1 boot for her AW06/07 Animal Print Collection, 2006
By the end of Sharon's second year she won the Leathersellers Bursary award, to help fund her final major project and Student Design Award sponsored by T&A Footwear, which led to the sponsorship of her final collection, June 2006
Photography: Sharon Gill
Sharon travelled to Italy to visit the Lineapelle Trade Show/Exhibition, Bologna, Italy, October 2006
Photography: Sharon Gill
Her final collection was inspired by Italy's culture of old-fashioned romance. She named her final collection 'Passione' (Italian word for Passion)
Photography: Sharon Gill
Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence, Italy, October 2006
Photography: Sharon Gill
Sharon has always taken a keen interest in photography
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill | Artisan: Sharon Gill
Sharon took full advantage of the oppportunity to showcase her design skills, not only as a designer, but also as a professional artisan. Sharon designed and invented the first ever hat-bag, which showed sharon's intricate artwork the lasercut lace design for her AW07/08 collection, which gained media attraction.
Photography: Image Magazine
She was photgraphed by Image magazine following the exhibition of her work, March 2007 (see above) and interviewed as an up and coming designer by BBC 'Working Lunch, May 2007
The launch of Sharon's 'Passione' Collection was exhibited at Graduate Fashion Show, Battersea Park, London and Northampton Fashion Show, June 2007
Following the successful launch of Sharon's Collection, she was approached and invited by the directors of the London College of Fashion to study for a Masters degree
Sharon graduated from the University of Northampton with a BA (hons) in Fashion
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Fabric Swatches
Photography: Sharon Gill | Drapery: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
After studying the development of leather and mastering pattern cutting skills in Footwear, Sharon continued to design and develop future collections
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill | Artisan: Made in Italy
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill | Artisan: Made in Italy
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill | Artisan: Made in Italy
Sharon relaunched 'Rosabella and Maddalena' from her 'Passione' Collection working in collaboration with Italy for her AW21-22 collection
Made in Italy.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Coventry is famous for its History, Art History, Cathedral, known as Coventry's famous landmark, ancient buildings and City Wall. Coventry has a history for bring diverse and a rich history for education some of the worlds leading artists. In the middle ages, due to the cloth and textiles industry, Coventry became one of the most important cities in England.
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
The intricacy of British architecture
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Throughout the Ancient Roman Empire, there were 5 types of columns used. Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, developed in Ancient Greece, used in Rome and the Tuscan and Composite style, developed in Rome...
Columns originated from Greece and primarily used to support the structure of buildings and temples, while Roman most commonly used these for decorative architecture...
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
MENS SEPHIA WOOL BLEND COLLECTION | SHARON GILL | THE COUTURE COLLECTION | AW22-23
Inspired by the most stunning pieces of architectural Art, incorporated into the brand...
...displayed on a Tuscano style column
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
EVOLUTION OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY
The invention of the sewing machine has increased efficiency and productivity in the clothing industry over the years. from the initial concept to creating a well established brand identity, fashion has evolved, building brands
that create a journey, a history and a legacy...
...one that will reveal its own story...
The initial stages of design, from colour concepts to mood boards, from the pattern process measuring the circumference...from the radius to the tangent, requires a mathematical approach...
...that creates endless seams...sewn by the Art of true craftspeople...
Sharon designed another version of her famous hat-bag for her AW22-23 collection.
"The Art of Romance"
The collection was designed, drawn to detail, pattern cut, draped and handcrafted by Sharon, with inspiration taken from Art, Architecture, Culture and Sharon's creative vision, manufactured using some of the most stunning fabrics.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Sharon designed and invented the first ever Dome shaped bag for her AW22-23 collection.
Inspired by Italian architecture.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
From dark silhouettes to artistic flairs...behind each thought process in the world of fashion...
...designers are working tirelessly...
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Three Tier Dress designed by Sharon for her AW23-23 "The Art of Romance" collection, inspired by architectural Art.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Our late Queen Elizabeth II made several visits to Coventry during her 70 reign, including Coventry City's famous landmark, the Coventry Cathedral
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Harrods, The world's leading luxury department store, London, United Kingdom
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
...displayed on a Tuscano style column
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
EVOLUTION OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY
The invention of the sewing machine has increased efficiency and productivity in the clothing industry over the years. from the initial concept to creating a well established brand identity, fashion has evolved, building brands
that create a journey, a history and a legacy...
...one that will reveal its own story...
The initial stages of design, from colour concepts to mood boards, from the pattern process measuring the circumference...from the radius to the tangent, requires a mathematical approach...
...that creates endless seams...sewn by the Art of true craftspeople...
Sharon designed another version of her famous hat-bag for her AW22-23 collection.
"The Art of Romance"
The collection was designed, drawn to detail, pattern cut, draped and handcrafted by Sharon, with inspiration taken from Art, Architecture, Culture and Sharon's creative vision, manufactured using some of the most stunning fabrics.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Sharon designed and invented the first ever Dome shaped bag for her AW22-23 collection.
Inspired by Italian architecture.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
From dark silhouettes to artistic flairs...behind each thought process in the world of fashion...
...designers are working tirelessly...
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Three Tier Dress designed by Sharon for her AW23-23 "The Art of Romance" collection, inspired by architectural Art.
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Our late Queen Elizabeth II made several visits to Coventry during her 70 reign, including Coventry City's famous landmark, the Coventry Cathedral
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill | Designer: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Harrods, The world's leading luxury department store, London, United Kingdom
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill
Photography: Sharon Gill