Charlotte
Barker. Fashion
Designer and
Maker and businesswoman
Graduated: 2008
Studied National
Diploma and
HND in Fashion
Design.
After graduating
in 2008 Charlotte
set up her
own business
making bespoke
bridesmaids’
dresses and
ladies occasion
wear from her
home in North
Yorkshire.
“I studied
a National
Diploma in
fashion design
at the old
college then
a Higher National
Diploma at
the new college
in 2007, graduating
in July 2008.
“The education
I received
was excellent,
the tutors
had experience
in the working
environment
so had real
understanding
to offer each
student.
“The fashion
course was
great as it
dealt with
all of the
processes in
fashion design,
pattern and
construction.
It measures
up well in
comparison
to other courses
which are more
specific, I
preferred the
more general
approach, it
meant you had
more skills
in the entire
area. I did
receive the
qualifications
I wanted, but
it was through
sheer hard
work!
“York College
did absolutely
help me grow
as an adult.
Mixing with
different people,
and in environments
you’re not
used to, opens
you up to so
many more opportunities
in life.
“Since leaving
college I became
a finalist
in Yorkshire
Fashion Idol
2008, I’ve
travelled to
Australia and
New Zealand
and I’m now
running my
own business
making bespoke
bridesmaids’
dresses and
ladies occasion
wear. All that
I learned at
college has
prepared me
for my chosen
career path
and I honestly
don’t honestly
feel I would
of gained this
elsewhere.”
For more information
on Charlotte’s
design services
contact her
on contactme@charlotte-lucy.co.uk
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