Claudia Ressler
Project Title:
Ecouture Cafè
Project Description:
Ecouture Cafè is an ethical cafè for Selfridges that will bring ecology, luxury fashion using high technology. It will be a pop up concept, limited edition experience which offers luxurious organic menus and the most fashionable ethical clothing brands, using the latest technology to woo customers.
Project inspiration:
Pressing issues such as obesity and ethical consumerism also applies to luxury stores such as Selfridges, but such prestigious stores are leaders and not followers - the commercial issue was how to apply an innovative solution for a brand leader.
Contacts & Mentoring:
* Linda Hewson - Selfridges London, Creative Manager
* Aimee Brown - Selfridges London, Ladies Casualwear Buyer
* Emma Rubin - Harrods, Childrenswear Buyer
* Sheila Windridge - Viridis Luxe, Financial Director
* Claire Harris - New Consumer Magazine, Editor
Work Experience:
* Matthew Williamson, Head Office - Promotional Design Assistant
* Next Retail - Sales Consultant
Ambition:
Buyer for a department store such as Harrods or Selfridges
three year goal:
Building my experience as buyer in a renowned department store
