Parsons NYC graduate, Professor of sustainability at Pratt Institute NY, Illustrious career as:
Design Director - Footwear at Rebecca Minkoff in NYC
Designer - Tod's, Derek Lam and Calvin Klein
I have also designed for Jason Wu, Michael Kors, Monika Chiang, A.L.C., Uniqlo & Giulietta NYC and done projects for Massimo Dutti, Kate Spade and Pedro by Charles and Keith
My work has been featured in Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, L’officiel, WWD and other top periodicals. I revived Tod’s iconic D-Bag, originally designed for Princess Diana.
I specialize in creating high-end designs that appeal to your customer's DNA and oversee production to ensure a flawlessly manufactured product within the required price points.
Work history
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Design DirectorLora Nova Design Consulting
London, United KingdomFreelance
- Providing design and development services to international fashion brands.
Our clients include both established brands and start-ups. We provide them with creative direction, design, product development, branding, strategic growth, merchandising and production.
- Design and manufacturing of bespoke luxury wedding gowns
- Established a luxury men’s shoes brand for a prominent Abu Dhabi Family and grew it into a successful business with retail and wholesale locations in the UAE
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Design Director FootwearRebecca Minkoff
- New York, United StatesFull Time
- Created the DNA and vision for RM footwear
- Established and maintained the business relationship with licensee Schwartz &Benjamin Inc.
- Designed and developed collections for retail, wholesale markets, and editorials
- Created the vision for the brand’s Runway collections during NYC Fashion Week
- Worked with and traveled to factories in China, Italy, and Brazil
- Supervised a team of design associates in NYC
- Worked closely with handbags and Ready-To-Wear design teams in maintaining trends and brand identity
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Skills
- Fashion
- Fashion Design
- Footwear Design
- Footwear Development
- Handbag Design
- Accessories Design
- Apparel Design
- Clothing Design
- Illustration
- Bridalwear
Education
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BFAParsons School of Design
- New York, United States
Awards
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Gold Thimble AwardParsons School of Design