“Siobhan fashion for the beginning to the end of the day”
Style and panache of menswear incorporated into women’s clothing
Little White dress
This dress was designed for the Libra Design Project competition. It had to be designed, cut and made within a very limited time period. Brief: To design a garment of your style incorporating pockets Fabric: White...
Rose Dress
Another ‘go anywhere’ dress with a detailed bodice and plunging back line. The pleated over skirt is made in 100% polyester netting. See my portfolio page for more...
Ruby Dress
The Ruby dress is a sleeveless mock wrap dress with a low back line created using velveteen stretch fabric. This dress is perfect for so many occasions, a garden party, cocktail event, night out on the town or just a smart lunch. Change the...
Bubble Dress
Bubble Dress I started this dress with idea of colour and fabric rather than designing the style and then considering fabrics and colours. Finally, after a few versions I created a dress that feels youthful, in particular the colour. Fabric:...
Anne Coat worn with Elizabeth Dress
Anne Coat The coat comes from a long line of sketches and my interest in English history, in particular the Tudor period and King Henry VII. I took some of the ideas of fashion they had then and added the concept of women with power....
About Siobhan
Siobhan is an Irish Gaelic name pronounced ‘Shevonne’. Siobhan (known as Kate which is her middle name) lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand after graduating from Auckland University of Technology with a Diploma in Fashion Technology in 2010. She was born in 1988 and attended High School in Henderson, Auckland before going on to university.
What I do
I currently offer a bespoke dressmaking service, which can be anything from everyday wear to evening wear.
I design and create patterns which means you can have a unique, customised dress designed specifically for you. If you find a pattern you particularly like I can alter it to suit and make sure it fits you perfectly.
My Philosophy
What is the main influence on your style?
I’m influenced by menswear and like to incorporate that style into women’s clothing. For example:
• Simplicity of men’s clothing by the use of colour, pattern print fabric, style lines
• Details such as a yoke on shirt with contrast fabric or cuff on shirt with one corner turned up.
• Creating an oversized section of the garment e.g. collar on a coat, large cuff etc
Influenced by the colours and form of nature Learn More