Ashley M. Bohanon Fashion Designer
A creative and well-organized fashion professional with knowledge in pattern design and expertise in garment construction. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Fashion Design from Ursuline College. During that time, I’ve earned a Certificate in Fashion Couture Techniques from the Paris American Academy.
Battle of the Teal event
Interning in the apparel and fashion industry’s has afforded me the opportunity to learn skills in styling, technical design, couture techniques, and tailoring. This portfolio displays my skills to-date. Thank you.
Grey blazer and purple matching set both designed and made by me.
Prom Dress Commission
The client wanted: • Off the shoulder top • Embroidered appliques in a Vshape on the bodice, top of the shoulders, and the sleeves • Long mermaid train • Dress in yellow with skin-tone mesh stretch fabric • A matching choker
Techniques used: • • • • •
Hand sewn appliques Elastic off-the-shoulder bodice Invisible zipper application Pattern design Darts
Prom Dress Commission The client wanted: • A wine colored, long sleeve dress • Appliques sewn on the sleeves and bodice to cover the breast • A partially backless opening • Rosette fabric for the bottom of the dress Techniques used: • • • • • • •
Handmade seam binding Hand sewn appliques Pattern design French Seams Invisible Zipper application Raglan sleeve Darts
Fashion illustration drawn by me
Prom Dress Commission The client wanted: • • • •
Halter style dress with V-neckline Empire style waistline A royal blue dress with blue and gold embellishments Exaggerated hemline
Techniques used: • • • •
Pattern design Lining Hand sewn appliques Darts
Galaxy 11:11 Collection
My design process started with pulling magazine tears that interested me and cutting them up to create different shapes. Then, using those same tears and placing them on paper. My eye began to see moving parts, the contrast between day and night, geometric shapes, and fluidity. From that point, I pulled out colors, shapes, and textures to sketch original ideas. Galaxy 11:11 is what I decided to call this collection.
Galaxy 11:11
Fashion illustration drawn by me.
Fabric Swatches
Black camisole and blue velvet pants both made by me
Fall/Winter Collection The Fall/Winer Collection was created around the idea of a woman in tune with her power, strength, and confidence. Texture was an important element this season as a long corduroy overcoat, with beaming colors, swayed across the runways. An aviator jacket was conformed using butterysoft suede and accented with luxurious rabbit fur at the shoulder. Flare sleeves were designed in an unexpected way a suede bomber jacket- perfect for day-to-night adventures.
Inspiration and Fabric Board
Design Development Inspiration: I pulled photos from magazines that truly grabbed my attention and made me excited i.e. Lady Gaga wearing the red coat and showing of her leg in knee high fishnets; the enlarged white flare sleeves, the stunning gold bod-con dress Kerri Washington is wearing. The attitude I focused on was fierce, daring, and unapologetic. Color Story: I chose dark hues like navy and black, yet adding pops of color through out the finished looks. Fabric Swatches: Texture was
Fashion Illustration by me.
Haute Ohio Magazine Launch & Black Tie Gala Fashion Shows
All jackets and the pink skirt designed and constructed by me.
Fashion Experience
• Wardrobe Stylist, Stevie Boi, New York Fashion Week 2018 • Designer, Death, Jail, or Change Fashion Show, October 2017
• Intern, National Safety Apparel, October 2016- March 2017 • Designer, 9th Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show, October 2016 • Designer, Black Tie Fashion Gala, October 2016 • Spotlight Designer, Haute Ohio Magazine Launch, October 2016 • Designer, Battle of the Teal Fashion Show, June 2016 • Designer, Haute Ohio Magazine, September 2016 • Intern, Lucio Vanni, October – December 2013 • Studio Associate, Alterations Express, August 2011 – August 2012 • Wardrobe Assistant, Alexandre Vauthier, July 2012
• Wardrobe Assistant, Georges Hobeika, July 2012