Sarah Easom

Sarah Easom is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in engineered print techniques and 3D construction methodologies. She holds a BA (First Class Honours) in Fashion Design from MMU and an MA in Fashion Womenswear from the Royal College of Art, where she received scholarships and multiple finalist awards.

• Academic Affiliation: Manchester Metropolitan University (2012–present)
• Previous Teaching Roles: London College of Fashion, Central St Martin’s, Victoria & Albert Museum
• Professional Background: Studio assistant to Zandra Rhodes and Jessica Ogden, freelance collaboration with Julie Verhoeven (2009–2018)

Her research focuses on creativity and cultural memory in fashion, combining traditional craft with digital techniques to create garments that communicate historical narratives. Key themes include color theory, pattern cutting innovation, and the interplay between handcrafted and digital processes.

Artistic Outputs:

• 2015: 'The Art of The Joy of Sex' (installation investigating garment-object relationships)
• 2015: 'Baggism' (optical illusion exploration through print-layering)
• 2014: '8 Maids-a-Milking' (historical garment reinterpretation)
• 2014: 'Whiskers Between My Legs' (experimental construction techniques)

Scientific Awards:

• L’Oreal Paris Best Use of Colour Award
• Fashion Fringe Finalist (2008)
• Laura Ashley Foundation Joint Winner (2006)
• Shortlisted for Tod and Duncan Award for Excellence (2007)

Sarah's industry expertise spans film, art exhibitions, and commercial design, with technical support for major events at ICA London, Frieze, and Studio Voltaire. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (FHEA) and actively contributes to fashion media including Vogue, Dazed Digital, and WGSN.