Julie Verhoeven
Julie Verhoeven works in a number of varied roles across fashion and design, from illustration to creative direction and design consultancy. She studied fashion at Medway College (now Kent Institute), graduating in 1987, and began her career as John Galliano's first design assistant. Verhoeven continued this role at Martine Sitbon, where she stayed for seven years as design consultant. Verhoeven's love of drawing is always at the heart of any commercial work she undertakes. In addition to creative direction for pop promos, record sleeve design and set design for advertising campaigns, she contributes regularly to publications including Dazed and Confused, Self Service, The Face and The Independent. Verhoeven has lectured at various universities including The Royal College of Art and Chelsea School of Art. She is currently a part-time tutor on the MA fashion at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design. Recent work includes a commission from Louis Vuitton to design a limited edition of accessories for Spring/Summer 2002.
