About me
GREGORY-FRITZ LAPLANCHE
12 Adams Ct. ? Hingham, MA 02043 ? g_laplanche@hotmail.com ? (617) 425-5177
APPAREL DESIGN SUPPORT / FASHION DESIGNER
Creative and organized Fashion Designer known for design innovation, forward thinking and
extraordinarily inspired collections. Experience in trend research, ideation of new concepts and creating
compelling garments to meet the brand aesthetic. Proven ability with production, trim and costing in
women’s, menswear, evening wear and teen contemporary fashion with exceptional illustration, drawing
and design software skills. Determined problem solver, skilled designer and dedicated team player.
Key Qualifications
Fresh, Innovative Designs Standardized Design Processes Line Development
Fabric Sourcing & Selection Cost Management Production Efficiencies
Design Software Trend Research / Forecasting Color Direction
Illustration & Artwork Product Development Presentation Boards
Architecture Design Elements Fashion & Design
FASHION DESIGN EXPERIENCE
OWNER / FASHION DESIGNER | Gregory-Fritz LaPlanche, Hingham, MA | 2003–Present
• Oversee all design aspects of products from inception through final production: Produce apparel design
concepts, research and develop seasonal trends, evaluate color and design combinations and fabricate
garments
• Research and source fabrics in New York City and France
• Recruit, hire and train apparel design support team and assistants
• Design work link by category: https://www.behance.net/gregoryfri76ca
FREELANCE FASHION DESIGNER | Fourth Floor Firm, New York City, NY | 2015–Present
• Support the design team with design and development of menswear and teen fashion collections
• Produce design concepts, attend cross-
Projects
Work history
Designing
Skills
- Fashion
- Events
- Visual Arts
- Design
- Excel
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Powerpoint
- Word
Awards
MERIT AWARD CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART
103RD AWARD PRATT INSTITUTE