I have graduated from London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, specializing in fashion design, tailoring and branding. Being based in the trendiest areas such as Soho and Shoreditch while always involved in fashion helped me develop a certain feel for upcoming trends and an attentive eye for street fashion. 7 years of study and work for various companies in London: from small niche brands to large commercial conglomerates, gave me extensive experience and a detailed perspective of all areas and processes of the fashion industry: from initial sketch, trend and fabric research, CAD, specs, pattern-cutting, sample development, manufacturing to final product, marketing, wholesale and retail. Working in a multicultural team of international specialists allowed me to develop excellent communication skills and professional ethics.
I have had the opportunity to then work in Asia for 3 years, where I gained experience with outsource manufacturing and sourcing wholesale fabrics and trimmings on a global scale.
Alongside my career I have been running a brand of sustainable Avant Garde clothing and accessories. Throughout the 2 years of my leadership we have managed to showcase at Paris Fashion week showrooms, participate in Berlin Fashion Week, Russian Fashion Week, arrange various catwalks and presentations in Moscow, London and Paris, opened up a corner in Kuala Lumpur and Moscow, get published in such renown magazines as Kaltblut, Cable, Huf (cover), Elle and Vogue Russia. This has been an invaluable up-to-date experience that enriched my overview of all the processes and techniques involved in the fashion industry.
Projects
- BANZAi!The BANZAi! collection is a personal project: something outside any frames, markets or function. It's a shout of soul: BANZAi! is what samurais shout when they attack. The collection is inspired by the blend of samurai armour, ancient Chinese craft textiles and biker subculture. Special techniques developed to achieve the sharp silhouettes, the half circular blow up effect of the silk organza, the texture of the leather applique.
Work history
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Founder and Creative DirectorMarria Roslova
Moscow, RussiaFreelance
Creating and managing a sustainable avant garde brand top to bottom. I have created the brand's identity and philosophy as well as branding. As head of design I am in charge of designing and developing all of the company's product. My other responsibilities include:
•Market research
•Primary and secondary reference and fabric research
•Sketching, moodboards, fabric boards
•Draping, sample room
•2D and 3D pattern- cutting
•Negotiating with
and contracting manufacturers
•Quality control
•Sales
•SMM
•Media and Public relations
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Junior DesignerAtelier Pesakraf
- Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFull Time
Pesakraf is a hand crafted luxury leather goods label based in Malaysia. I was a part of a small team, responsible for design and technology of new models. I also participated in the brand's events such as collection presentations and client days, managing stock supplies and client database.
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Skills
- Fashion
- Events
- Theatre
- Design
- Fabric
- Pattern Making
- Shows
- Technical Design
- Environment
- Excel
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Powerpoint
- Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Abobe Illustrator
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Concept
- Fashion Accessories
- Fashion Assistant
- Fashion Branding
- Pattern Cutting
- Pattern Development
- Pattern Design
- Pattern Drafting
- Pattern Draping
- Pattern Grading
- Design Pattern
- Design Patterns
- Garment Construction
- Garment Design
- Garment Fitting
- Garment Technology
- Adobe
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Environmental Design
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Design
- Sustainable Fashion
- Sustainable Materials
- Apparel
- Apparel Design
- Apparel Production
- Womens Apparel
- Mens Apparel
- Branding
- Creative Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Writing
- Fashion Journalism
- Costume
- Costume Design
- Costume Maker
- Costume Cutting
- Draping
- CAD
- CAD Design
- CAD Vectorworks
- CAD Drawings
- Illustration
- Art
- Foreign Languages
- Russian
- Fluent Russian
- French
- Chinese Lanaguage
- Fluent English
Education
BA(Hons) Fashion Design Technology: WomenswearLondon College of Fashion, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
Completed the honours degree in Fashion at the London College of Fashion, where I had learned both 2D and 3D garment construction techniques, creative tailoring, treatment for specific fabrics and the use of specialist machinery, developed an aesthetic as a designer. All of my projects included extensive research and sampling of the traditional approaches and techniques, but questioned them from my personal point of view, style.
Developed strong presentation skills as well as good knowledge of the Adobe software.
Fashion DesignUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Our curriculum mainly covered such subjects as fashion design, pattern-cutting, business and creative writing. Throughout my studies I have learned how to perform in-depth primary and secondary research, present and analyse it. I have perfected my pattern-cutting skills in both 2D and 3D as well as CAD, manipulated materials in most experimental ways. I have developed critical thinking and time management, worked with people from the industry like Cozette McCreery and Princess Julia, participated in industry projects in collaboration with media such as DAZED, balanced work and study while living in thriving Shoreditch where I formed my vision of the industry and identity as a designer.
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Awards
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Grand Prix for Best Avant Garde CollectionFashion Assembly of Russian Federation
I was the winner in one of the most prestigious young fashion talent competitions in Russia. My first collection "BANZAi!" took the Grand Prix for the Avant Garde Fashion section and I was given the award, cash prize and published in Vogue Russia as one of Russia's most promising fashion designers.M
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Young CouturierMoscow State Textile University of Kosygin
My "BANZAi!" collection took first prize in the "Russia's Young Couturier" competition.