Patrick Jack Whelan

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WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU...?

+Styling & Costume Design for TV, theatre, Film, Commercials, Editorials, Catwalk & Music Videos
+Fashion Styling and Consultancy
+Combined Make up and Hair Design with Costume/styling for TV, Editorial & Commercials
+Costume Construction & sourcing
+Bespoke dressmaking and tailoring
+Celebrity Styling for appearances/events & Personal restyling
+Millinery, mask making & head pieces
+3-D/Mascot Costume design & Creation

Patrick Jack Whelan is a London based Costume Designer & Stylist working across TV Commercials, Music Videos, Stills and Film.
With over 8 years of experience on a vast and eclectic mix of projects, shows and shoots. He has built up a successful reputation as a Costume Designer & Stylist with an outstanding passion and eye for detail.
Patrick has an obvious love for his work and thrives on perfection. Bringing a unique and individual approach to each project to help bring a clients vision to life.
Studying at Both UCCA (The University of the Creative Arts – Kent) & LCF ( The London College of Fashion- London) covering Costume & Fashion, Print Making and Business for Fashion.

Whilst there he set up his own fashion label (The House of Bungalow) producing its own products and customizing vintage piece- which he still runs now.
He began his career at the BBC, learning on the job from the best in the Creative fields. Being trained with in all Artistic areas including Costume, Art Department and Make-Up.
Showing an obvious draw to Costume and Styling he then began freelancing, working for a variety of companies on a mix of projects, shoots and productions. Quickly Building a successful portfolio and reputation.


Additional information:
www.patrickjackdesigns.com




Theatre professional:
From a Young age Patrick's obsession with creating was obvious. He learnt quickly how to draw, sew & paint and was soon making costumes, creating sets for school plays and local Drama companies.
He went on to study Fashion & Costume at UCCA as well as The London College of Fashion. Patrick then had the chance to train at the BBC in both Art Department and Costume, obtaining experience and knowledge that can only be learnt when working in such a hands on manner. Being thrown into the depths.

While there he assisted several influential Designers and creators, learning on the job and picking up the key skills needed to survive within the fast paced media industries.
Over the next few years he went on to work for many different production companies and organisations within the Media world.
Having established himself as a Designer in his own right, Patrick has been working within the TV, Film and fashion industries for over 6 years now, Building a vast amount of experience within these fields. From styling celebrity clients, music videos, promo's & editorial shoots to Designing costumes for comedy sketch shows, drama's, Hidden Camera shows and children's tours and programmes.

Please go to the works page to see an in-depth CV of Patrick's past projects and also in the Gallery, you will find many visual examples of the Designs, Costumes and Styling work.

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss future projects feel free to Contact Patrick Directly through the website.
Additional skills:
Costume designer, Stylist, Art Director, Maker, Dresser, Set Dresser

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Stylist
Job Titles	Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Art Director, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Props Assistant / Support, Art Dept Assistant, Set Dresser, Art Dept Stylist
Years in industry	6+ years