Jo Cope is a conceptually led designer, working in areas of fashion, accessory design, installation and moving image.
Her fashion work focuses mainly on one off concept pieces, whist her accessories exist as a more accessible part of her work. One of the aims of her accessory designs is to break aesthetic preconceptions. Copes products combine function with theory to create interesting wearable pieces which can be engaged with on multi levels.
‘Non-Collar’ from her current range is a unisex jewellery piece. Cut to finish at the point at which a traditional suit jacket begins, it has a unique design creating illusionary formality and conformity.
Cope would describe her approach to design as ‘without boundaries’ Her interest is in creating new ways of seeing and thinking about fashion. Her skills include concept development, 3D design creation, and project direction and realization.
She will consider all commissions. Of particular interest are opportunities to create larger scale new installation works within gallery and retail spaces.
Cope has a number of years experience as a youth leader directing a wide range of creative projects. She is open to opportunities for work which would encourage conceptual thinking in young people.
Don't miss Jo at the London Design Festival 2008...
- Jo cope will debut a conceptual bag installation structure at b store, for London Design week as part of the prestigious Icon design trail. ‘Clearly a Bag' her latest installation concept piece will debut at b Store, Savile Row London in from Sept 12-4th Oct 2008.
- Also see Jo Cope at 100% Design Earls court, stand Q104 as part of 100% Futures show.
Image credits (from left): ‘Three Piece Suit’ part and ‘Self Extension Bag’ (Michael Lau), Non-Collars (Michael Lau), ‘Adams Rib Suit’ and ‘Hand-Bag’ (Cope)
Jo Cope
Fashion Accessories
5 fairestone ave, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8FF
T: 07870115257
Contact: Jo Cope
info@jocope.com
News Flash
A selection of Copes accessories are currently available to purchase at the V&A museum or explore her latest installation at ‘b Store’, Savile Row until Oct 31st 07 as part of freeze art fair.