Vanessa Lee Wishart

I’m enthralled by this industry.  The creation of innovative fabrics, the artistry of designers, the emotions of the wearer, and aspiring brands inspire me. I’m motivated, ambitious, and willing to work hard to build upon my successes. 

VANESSA LEE WISHART

FASHION.COSTUME DESIGN. TEXTILE ART.

Personal Background

I am a creative, innovative, productive and highly skilled Artisan with 10+ years experience within the fashion industry as a Designer/Stylist. My talent has allowed me to work in costume departments of theatres, film, and television where I was a Wardrobe Head, Costume Designer/Technician, and Dresser.

Accomplishments

-Michael Cooke Student Leadership Award (2022) - Queens Plate Millinery Competition Winner (2015) - Musee Du Chapeau "Nomade" Competition. Top 100. (2011) - Trash Fusion Competition, 2nd Place Winner (2010) - Costume Museum of Canada Recon Competition Winner (2010) - Art of Fashion "Surreal Journey" Competition Winner (2007) -Red Earth "Trashy Glam" 2nd Place Winner (2004) -Art of Fashion "Graffiti" Competition Winner (2003)

Work experience

costume designer

HIGHBALL TV PRODUCTIONS | 2020

Designed and created post-apocalyptic western-style costumes for a Netflix-funded movie and received rave reviews from investors, actors, and film crew.

costume designer and seamstress

RANDOLPH ACADEMY | 2018 - 2020

-Worked on end-of-year The World of OZ production and The World of Dahl showcase. -Designed, bought, and altered costumes for recital season for the Triple Threat Program, and Glee Program

design assistant and wardrobe head

STARVOX ENTERTAINMENT | 2013 - 2016

-Worked on several productions. Such as: Disenchanted (2015-2016), Dee Snider's Rock N' Roll Xmas (2016), Cannibal: Live! (2015), Evil Dead: The Musical (2013-2014), and Night of the Living Dead: Live! (2013) -Designed and realized costumes and props -Led a team of 5-10 costume technicians and venue personnel -Altered, cleaned, and maintained costumes, wigs, makeup, and props during stage production and tour -Responsible for wardrobe budget, expenses, and dresser

Academic Background

International academy of design

Fashion Design Diploma | 1997 - 1999

- Consistent Top Student and attained over 600 hours of co-op work placement with some of Canada's biggest designers. Such as: Alfred Sung, Simon Chang, Wayne Clark, Danier Leather, Holt Renfrew, and Hudson's Bay

George brown college

Millinery Certificate | 2007 - 2013

-Learned traditional Millinery techniques with Costume Technician Lori Bond and specialized in Theatrical Millinery with Milliner Leslie Norgate

George brown college

PAD Pattern Design Software Certificate | 2021 - 2022

-Aquired skills to create digital patterns on PAD System Software

George brown college

Women in Fashion Technology Certificate | 2019-2020

Gained knowledge of four fashion technologies. Earned a certificate in dye sublimation and laser cutting specialization

Workshops and Classes

-Fabric and Leather Marbling (The Make Den 2019) -Leather Fundamentals (The Make Den 2019) -Maudiere Clutch Workshop (The Art and Sole Academy 2018) -Costume 101 (CAFTCAD 2017) -Various Costume Design Workshops (Costume Con 2014 and 2017) -Textile and Surface Art (TDSB 2014) -Tutu Making (Sew Be It Studio 2007) -Bra Making (Sew Be It Studio 2007) -Felting (Nathalie-Roze Studio 2007) -Knitting and Crochet (YSM 2006) -Jewelry and Beading (YSM 2006)