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Olivia Skelcher

Trend Specialist and Design Consultant

London-based womenswear designer and trend specialist creating modern collections that tell a story with intention and a strong sense of direction.

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House of CB

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House of CB

About

I’m a London-based womenswear designer and trend specialist with over ten years’ experience creating collections that feel confident, refined and elevated.

After graduating, I started my career at a high-street supplier, learning the full design process from concept through to production. From there, I joined Chi Chi London, designing dresses for every occasion and developing collections alongside the factory teams in China.

In 2021, I took on my dream role at House of CB, a specialist position where my focus was to create the vision for each collection. I was trusted by the owner to shape what each range should look like, curating trend and vision boards, building colour palettes, fabric direction and key details that defined the brand’s aesthetic. It was this role that made me realise how much I loved the creative direction side of fashion, where ideas, mood and design all come together.

In 2023, I decided to go freelance, offering design services to a number of clients, whether that’s on a project basis or through ongoing consultancy. During this time, I worked with Oh Polly for over a year as their trend specialist, creating mood and trend packs for each collection and providing the design team with an abundance of inspiration to spark innovative ideas.

Every project is an opportunity to refine a brand’s identity, creating pieces that feel elevated, current and instantly recognisable.

Services

Explore my range of design services, from trend forecasting and creative direction to design development and technical packs.

With experience working alongside both start-up labels and established global brands, I tailor my approach to fit your needs. Whether you’re refining your brand identity or developing a new collection, I adapt my skills to support your goals and bring your vision to life, from concept through to production.

01

Catwalk Analysis & Trend Forecasting

I analyse global catwalks and trend reports to identify key shapes, details, fabrics and colours that align with your brand. Delivered as a detailed, visual deck tailored to your market and target customer.

  • Runway round-ups by city/season

  • Key themes, colours, fabrics & details

  • Commercial takeaways for your brand

An efficient way to stay ahead of trends and inspire your next collection with clear, commercial direction.

02

Creative Direction

I help you visualise a clear, cohesive concept for your next collection through mood, colour, shape, detail and trend boards, tailored to your brand aesthetic.

  • Concept & narrative development

  • Mood & colour systems

  • Range structure & edit

Perfect for brands looking to define their next chapter or elevate their visual identity.

03

Design & CADs

Detailed front and back CAD drawings, in line-up form or as individual sketches, including colour, fabric and print details, ready for presentation or sampling.

  • Capsule or full collection design

  • Line-ups & rendered CADs

  • Print & trim call-outs.

You remain in full creative control, I'm here to refine and execute your vision.

04

Technical Packs

Clear, detailed technical packs to support production and reduce sampling errors.

  • CAD drawings

  • Construction notes & BOM

  • Measurement charts

An essential step in turning great design into a perfectly executed product.

05

Consultation & Development Support

One-to-one sessions via Zoom or in person (London-based) covering fabric sourcing, fit sessions and collection development meetings.

  • Fabric & trim sourcing guidance

  • Fit session support

  • Collection development checkpoints

06

Ongoing Consultancy

Rolling support on a day-rate basis so you can plug me into your team as-needed across drops and timelines.

  • Day rate

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Creative + technical coverage

Designed for teams who want regular input without hiring in-house.

Client Testimonials

"I love working with Olivia; she’s passionate, knowledgeable, hard working and completely understands the brands vision. She helps to bring my ideas to life and translate the vision into technical designs. Olivia is a vital part of our team and embraces the brands journey with me.".

Georgia Johnson - A Vintage Fit

"Puerta La Moore truly understands the art of photography. Each image tells a story, and I couldn't be happier with the results".

Alcy - Oh Polly

"Professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with. Puerta's attention to detail is outstanding, and the results speak for themselves".

Molly - Melrose Haus

Contact

Get in Touch

Curious to know more or interested in collaborating? Drop me a message.

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