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Forge Fashion

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Forge Fashion

Forge Fashion is all about Corsets, Costume & Fashion.
The label is based in New Zealand, the designer Abbey Hardwick likes to create and promote unique, limited edition and one off creations.
Speacialising in contempary Costume Design, Inspired Historical Reproduction, Bespoke Corsetry, plus Alternative Bridal Wear & Fashion.

Products

Corsets
Costume &
Fashion

Experience

Credits/training/related industry experience:-

Costume Maker for Malthouse Costumes

Onset tech for Weta Workshop Ltd 'Chronicals of Narnia'

Wardrobe for 'Evita' (Musical)

Wardrobe for 'Tosca', 'Count Ory' &
'The force of destiny' (Opera)

Appearances by Forge Fashion include:-

2007 Sanctuary Fashion show

2005 -2007 Gothic/Punk Exhibition

Janome Youth Fashion Awards ('People's Choice' award and 'Runner up' in the Mens Wear section)


NCEA, Art Wear, Fibre Art and pattern drafting, 2004
Hagley College, Christchurch

Distinction, Fashion Design, 2003
Stotts Correspondence, Christchurch

Completed, Recreation 18th Century Corset, 2003
Christchurch Polytechnic

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