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Jessica Clatworthy

Lingerie From the Other Side of the Camera: Katherine Jones

April 5, 2008 by Rene

TLP takes a peek at the other side of the lens. This time, TLP is talking to Katherine Jones of London.

Q: Tell our readers about your self.
A: In terms of background info, I studied photography at college before going to Chelsea College of Art, London to study Textile Design and then onto The Fashion Institute of Technology NYC to study Fashion Design. There I fell in love with lingerie design while taking an Intimate Apparel class, so I transferred my degree to Contour Fashion at De Montfort, being the only student ever to complete the degree in one year and finishing with First Class Honours.

Q: How did you make your move into photography?
A: After graduation I worked as a freelance lingerie designer, then as Head of Design for By Caprice Lingerie, before taking a career break and reinventing myself as a fashion and lingerie photographer. I’ve been running my own business Katherine Jones Photography for two years now and have studios in South Wales and Greenwich London.

Q: For the Lingerie shoots, have you mainly worked with other DeMontfort alumni?
A: I’ve got very close links with De Montfort – I was a graduate myself, coming away with a First Class Honours degree in Contour Fashion. So it seemed a natural market for me (even though I shoot for the students at a huge discount!) as I’m providing to a wish-list that I myself would’ve created after graduating. Shooting lingerie is relatively new to me, so before moving into the wider market, the alumni gave me a proving ground from which to hone my skills in this area. To the best of my knowledge there are no other photographers working at my level who shoot for the alumni, so it’s a pleasure to be able to provide them with this kind of service.

Q: Are you accepting any new clients?
A: A new London-based contract with a magazine and media agency has seen the work increase five-fold, but I am very lucky insofar as I was able to negotiate a ‘non exclusive’ agreement to the agency. I’m still open to any client that wants me!

Q: How does the process work? Does the designer have a vision of the final picture? Do you? How much collaboration?
A: I art direct all of my shoots which puts me in a great position to work closely with the designer really getting to grips with their vision of both the collection and the final image. How much collaboration goes on depends on the designer, but most are happy for me to follow my own vision of the images. I ensure that the locations, props, models, hair and make-up emphasise the photography as much as possible, so the finished pictures really work to flatter the designs.

Q: How long is each session?
A: Including hair, make-up and lighting set-ups, an average session usually takes between 8-10 hours; a full day’s shooting. Larger collections are shot over two or more days.

Q: Does a single model changing into lots of outfits save money over a couple of models that are ready to shoot?
A: A single model changing into a number outfits can certainly save money if the collection is small enough to be shot in one day (usually up to 10 outfits). But if there’s a large number of outfits to get through it’d usually be at the cost of the final image. Models can get tired after a long day which means that their expressions can wane or they lose focus, so I wouldn’t recommend it for larger collections.

Katherine shared some of her portfolio and described each photo.

Loutka – Inspired by Tim Burton, puppets and broken dolls. Lingerie by Lucy Jackson

Loutka - Lingerie by Lucy Jackson

Brieranim – Images to launch bespoke, bridalwear and bridal lingerie company Brieranim. Lingerie by Anne Brierley

Brieranim

Something Blue – Images to launch debut collection by Jessie Lou Lingerie inspired by Marie Antoinette. Lingerie by Jessica Clatworthy

Jessie Lou

Sundae – Inspired by a contrasting mix of refined toile de jouy and erotic dancing. Lingerie by Holly Cavenon

Holly Cavenon

Porcelain – Inspired by the emerging freedom of the 1920’s woman. Lingerie by Claire Hughes

Porcelain - Claire Hughes

Wisteria – Inspired by a game of ‘peeping Tom’ and lonely housewife. Lingerie by Charlotte Sparey

Wisteria - Charlotte Sparey

Contact Katherine Jones for more information.

Filed Under: Anne Brierley, Brieranim, Charlotte Sparey, Claire Hughes, Holly Cavenon, Interviews, Jessica Clatworthy, Jessie-Lou, Katherine Jones, Lucy Jackson

Something Blue by Jessie-Lou

April 1, 2008 by Quick Blurbs

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Jess Clatworthy asked TLP to take down the photos in this article, and we complied. For archiving reasons we have decided to keep this article alive on our site, but out of respect for the designer we have taken off all photos and links.

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Jessica Clatworthy is the young UK designer behind Jessie-Lou. Recently, Jessica released Something Blue. The collection takes inspiration from Marie Antoinette. Jessica went to The Museum of Costume at Bath and The Wallace Collection in London for first hand research. Noting a gap in the market for exclusive bridal lingerie, Jessica crafted Something Blue combining 18th Century styling and bridal wear to produce a stunning mix-and-match collection of silk and lace lingerie, finished by hand with Swarovski crystals. Jessica is a product of the De Montfort school and even includes her hand sketches along with the finished product so you can witness both ends of the “from sketch to sale” process.

This bra is made from two kinds of gold Leavers lace. It includes an adjustable halter neck with small gold component fastening. Matching the bra, a frilly tie side thong has been designed, with the same lace frill to the back of the thong.

  • Lace Soft Bra £49.77
  • Frill Back Knicker £56.84

This corset is the star of the collection. Like many pieces in this collection, Jessica uses gold brocade piping between the boned seams, Leavers lace overlay, and a quilted hip panel. This piece may be worn as outwear for a wedding or just as lingerie.

  • Corset £147.45
  • Tie-Side Knicker £46.90

This elegant nightdress has a loose fit for extra comfort with a hand made cover button opening at the centre back to slip on with ease. With adjustable rouleau straps, this piece is very accommodating and is perfect for the bride whilst getting ready for the big day.

  • Nightdress £64.67

Order by contacting Jessica through her website.

Filed Under: Bridal Lingerie, Jessica Clatworthy, Jessie-Lou, Katherine Jones, Knickers, Lace, Luxury Lingerie, Nightdress, Retro Lingerie, Swarovski, Tie-side

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