Claire Drake

Claire Drake has extensive work experience in the fashion industry. Claire most recently served as the Head of Design & Development for Bloch International, overseeing operations in Australia, the UK, US, and EU. Prior to that, they founded Pearl Diver Swim and held the position of Founder and Creative Director. Claire has also worked as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney and as a Freelance Fashion Designer under their own name. Claire has held various design roles, including Head of Own Label at Stylerunner, Commercial Designer at Specialty Fashion Group, Contour Apparel Innovation Designer/Product Developer at Bloch International, and Womenswear and Swimwear Designer at Mambo Australia. Claire began their career as a Designer at Blue Illusion and took a brief break for maternity leave.

Claire Drake attended The London College of Fashion (LCF) from 2002 to 2005, where they obtained a degree in Product Design & Development for the Clothing Industries, graduating with a 2.1. Claire later enrolled at De Montfort University, although the specific start and end years are not provided. At this institution, they focused on studying Lingerie & Swimwear Pattern Cutting & Grading.