Born in Brindisi in 1986, she moved to Milano to undertake fashion design studies at
Politecnico di Milano. In 2011 she graduated with the final thesis project
“Finestre sul mondo”, a parallelism between Fashion and Cinema
expression techniques that analyses the different levels of coherence of the
artistic product with the everyday reality versus theatrical/ factitious
abstraction, supported by interviews to innovative fashion brands that propose
alternative performances to the classic fashion shows as form of presentation
of their collections (ex. Bless, Boudicca). After the graduation she
deepened her competences at Central Saint Martin in London. The year after
she won the contest “Elle Competition” for the best portfolio so she got a Master Degree at the international institute Domus Academy in
Milan. During her educational path she attended several workshops in
collaboration with renowned companies like Etro, Hermes, L’Oreal Paris, artists
like the photographer Cristina Nunez, the pattern maker Julian Roberts, the illustrator
Natalie Ascencios and lecturers/designers such as
Monica Tempesta and Ennio Capasa. During these years she literally started to
put her hands in the dough and discovered her passion for textile manipulation,
fabric treatments and dyeing techniques Her first working experience has been as apparel graphic designer for a
consulting agency based in Milan. After a 6 months internship as fashion design
assistant for the contemporary brand Lucio Vanotti, in 2014 she started her
experience in Diesel Black Gold, under the creative direction of the
Norwegian/New York based designer Andreas Melbostad, participating actively to
Milano and New York fashion weeks. She worked for the first line of Diesel for
the next 4 years moving from womenswear to both genders with a focus on
experimental denimwear, leading the special treatments department. Between
2018 and 2023 she collaborated with the Californian brand 7 For All Mankind,
living between Italy and Switzerland, where the European headquarter of the
company is located. She was responsible for the main women collection and the
seasonal collaborations (N°21 by Alessandro dell’Acqua, Marques Almeida). During 2023 she worked as Senior designer for the conceptual brand
Vetements based between Zurich and Paris, with a focus on special projects
across all categories of garments and accessories (womenswear and
menswear).
In the same year she designed and produced the stage costumes for the performance Where Do We Go From Here, a project directed by Simon Waldvogel.
This collaboration represents an enlightening turning point in her journey as a designer also towards contemporary theatre, dance and performing arts.
Next to her main working path she has always created personal projects focused on minimal outerwear pieces with a twist in the volumes once worn on the body and recycled/leftover treated fabrics collage pieces. In this box with no creative boundaries and commercial limits she puts together her main interests: textile experimentation, photography, graphic and storytelling.
In the same year she designed and produced the stage costumes for the performance Where Do We Go From Here, a project directed by Simon Waldvogel.
This collaboration represents an enlightening turning point in her journey as a designer also towards contemporary theatre, dance and performing arts.
Next to her main working path she has always created personal projects focused on minimal outerwear pieces with a twist in the volumes once worn on the body and recycled/leftover treated fabrics collage pieces. In this box with no creative boundaries and commercial limits she puts together her main interests: textile experimentation, photography, graphic and storytelling.
“I like the rain before it falls.
Of course there is no such thing...That's why it's my favorite” J. C.
Of course there is no such thing...That's why it's my favorite” J. C.
2024 - 2025
SURVIVING YOU, ALWAYS (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Costume designer
Direction / by & with: Simon Waldvogel / Collettivo Treppenwitz
with: Camilla Parini, Francesca Sproccati
Music composition & live set: Magda Drozd
Production: Collettivo Treppenwitz, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Co-production: Südpol - Luzern
in collaboration with:
Grütli Centre de Production et de diffusion des Arts vivent, Genève
Kaserne, Basel
COMPLEXITY OF BELONGING
Costume & furniture designer
Direction: Simon Waldvogel
Direction assistant: Valentina Ronzo
Campo Teatrale, Milano
SOSSOC
Costume designer
contemporary circus and acrobatic art trio Cia Nua,
Barcelona
2023 - 2024
LUCE LAB Cinecittà
Training course
Costume History, Tailoring for the stage,
Hand embroidery, Ageing and Dyeing techniques
with: Carlo Poggioli, Eva Coen, Gabriele Mayer
Practical training
at https://www.instagram.com/ilcostume/
by Giuseppina Angotzi
2023
EDIPO RE, Giocasta
Costume & Jewels designer
Spazio Frescobaldi, Brindisi
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
Costume designer
Idea & direction: Simon Waldvogel
Direction assistant: Nazareno Pocapaglia
Campo Teatrale, Milano
Fabbrica del Vapore - Milano Design Weeek 2024
VETEMENTS
Womenswear/Menswear Senior Designer
CATEGORIES
Deep concept & vintage research, Ideas Sketching and technical drawing, tech packs,
Graphic research and interaction with graphic dept.,
Shooting assistance
Costume designer
Direction / by & with: Simon Waldvogel / Collettivo Treppenwitz
with: Camilla Parini, Francesca Sproccati
Music composition & live set: Magda Drozd
Production: Collettivo Treppenwitz, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Co-production: Südpol - Luzern
in collaboration with:
Grütli Centre de Production et de diffusion des Arts vivent, Genève
Kaserne, Basel
2024
ORME (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Costume designer
Compagnia Alpha ZTL / Casa circondariale di Brindisi
ARENA
Costume designer
Direction: Pablo Ezequiel Rizzo / Sena Lippi
Coreography: Pablo Ezequiel Rizzo
Dramaturg & voice: Sena Lippi
Hangartfest 2024, Pesaro
ORME (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Costume designer
Compagnia Alpha ZTL / Casa circondariale di Brindisi
ARENA
Costume designer
Direction: Pablo Ezequiel Rizzo / Sena Lippi
Coreography: Pablo Ezequiel Rizzo
Dramaturg & voice: Sena Lippi
Hangartfest 2024, Pesaro
COMPLEXITY OF BELONGING
Costume & furniture designer
Direction: Simon Waldvogel
Direction assistant: Valentina Ronzo
Campo Teatrale, Milano
SOSSOC
Costume designer
contemporary circus and acrobatic art trio Cia Nua,
Barcelona
2023 - 2024
Training course
Costume History, Tailoring for the stage,
Hand embroidery, Ageing and Dyeing techniques
with: Carlo Poggioli, Eva Coen, Gabriele Mayer
Practical training
at https://www.instagram.com/ilcostume/
by Giuseppina Angotzi
2023
EDIPO RE, Giocasta
Costume & Jewels designer
Spazio Frescobaldi, Brindisi
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
Costume designer
Idea & direction: Simon Waldvogel
Direction assistant: Nazareno Pocapaglia
Campo Teatrale, Milano
Fabbrica del Vapore - Milano Design Weeek 2024
VETEMENTS
Womenswear/Menswear Senior Designer
CATEGORIES
- Outerwear, Leather
- Woven, Jersey, Knitwear
- Denim 5pkts jeans and DenimRTW + Treatments research
- Shoes & Bags concept ideas and sketches
- Special projects & Collaborations
Deep concept & vintage research, Ideas Sketching and technical drawing, tech packs,
Graphic research and interaction with graphic dept.,
Shooting assistance
2018 - 2023
7 FOR ALL MANKIND
Womenswear Designer
Womenswear Designer
reporting to the Head Designer EMEA
Heajun Park
CATEGORIES
Design of all categories from initial research to sms.
Special treatments and dyeng techniques research in the laudries and vintage shops
Accessories (belts, scarfs, hats, shoes)
Special projects/ Collaborations
(N. 21 , Marques Almeida)
Vintage and competitors research, Trends research, Moodboards creation
Fabrics and trims selection
Detailed flat sketches and looks illustrations,
New fit development, Fitting sessions
Vendors, laundries and embroidery houses archive research
Internal meetings and official presentations set up
Ensure the flow of information among all departments
reporting to the creative director
Andreas Melbostad
CATEGORIES
Design of the core business items from seasonal concept development to sms.
Explore and expand the seasonal collection theme
Vintage garments and books research, Sketches proposals, Technical drawings
Draping ideas, providing mock ups working with the in-house pattern makers and atelier
Details constructions and innovative stitching techniques study in collaboration with
the in-house technicians/ fashion technologists and pattern makers
Graphic prints and embroidery applications artworks ideas and placements
Creative / experimental washing and treatments proposals
Fabrics and trims selection, New fit development, Lead fitting sessions
Ensure that the direction image is respected through all the denim pieces
Commercial interpretations of the main seasonal idea according
to the given price points. Lead merchandising and development follow up meetings
Fashion shows coordination assistance
Heajun Park
CATEGORIES
- Denim 5pkts jeans and Denim RTW
- Outerwear, Leather,
- Hard & soft Woven/flou
- Jersey & Sweatshirt
- Knitwear
Design of all categories from initial research to sms.
Special treatments and dyeng techniques research in the laudries and vintage shops
Accessories (belts, scarfs, hats, shoes)
Special projects/ Collaborations
(N. 21 , Marques Almeida)
Vintage and competitors research, Trends research, Moodboards creation
Fabrics and trims selection
Detailed flat sketches and looks illustrations,
New fit development, Fitting sessions
Vendors, laundries and embroidery houses archive research
Internal meetings and official presentations set up
Ensure the flow of information among all departments
2014 - 2018
DIESEL BLACK GOLD
2016-2018
Womenswear/ Menswear / Denimwear
Senior Designer
(4 collections /year each gender)
2016-2018
Womenswear/ Menswear / Denimwear
Senior Designer
(4 collections /year each gender)
Andreas Melbostad
CATEGORIES
- Denim pants and Denim RTW (jackets, shirts, dresses, overall etc.)
- Dyed and special treatments programs in several techniques
Design of the core business items from seasonal concept development to sms.
Explore and expand the seasonal collection theme
Vintage garments and books research, Sketches proposals, Technical drawings
Draping ideas, providing mock ups working with the in-house pattern makers and atelier
Details constructions and innovative stitching techniques study in collaboration with
the in-house technicians/ fashion technologists and pattern makers
Graphic prints and embroidery applications artworks ideas and placements
Creative / experimental washing and treatments proposals
Fabrics and trims selection, New fit development, Lead fitting sessions
Ensure that the direction image is respected through all the denim pieces
Commercial interpretations of the main seasonal idea according
to the given price points. Lead merchandising and development follow up meetings
Fashion shows coordination assistance
2014-2016
RTW Womenswear Junior Designer
CATEGORIES
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Detailed flat sketches, applications artworks, boards set up, vintage research and archive update, fitting sessions assistance, draping ideas, providing mock ups working with in-house atelier
comunication with product development team
fashion shows coordination assistance
RTW Womenswear Junior Designer
CATEGORIES
- Outerwear, Leather, Woven, Soft Woven, Jersey
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Detailed flat sketches, applications artworks, boards set up, vintage research and archive update, fitting sessions assistance, draping ideas, providing mock ups working with in-house atelier
comunication with product development team
fashion shows coordination assistance
2013
LUCIO VANOTTI
Womenswear / Menswear Design Assistant
CATEGORIES
- Woven, Soft Woven, Jersey
Fabric selection assistance, fitting sessions assistanc, technical drawings, all over pattern developmen, fashion shows and events invitations graphic layout, contact with stylists and fashion magazine for editorials, “White” fair: event and sales assistance and clients manager
2012 - 2013
DOMUS ACADEMY, Milano
Post Graduate Master (1 Year)
Post Graduate Master (1 Year)
2011
Winner of ELLE Competition
Winner of ELLE Competition
BLUE KITCHEN STUDIO
Apparel Graphic Designer
Placed graphic artwork for t-shirts and all over pattern development,
trims development (2D design of new buttons, zip pullers, labels, hangtags)
Colors rendering on flat sketches
Apparel Graphic Designer
Placed graphic artwork for t-shirts and all over pattern development,
trims development (2D design of new buttons, zip pullers, labels, hangtags)
Colors rendering on flat sketches
Finalist at Muuse by VOGUE Talents
CENTRAL SAINT MARTIN, London
University of Arts, London
Workshop: alternative sketching & project presentation techniques
2005 - 2011
University of Arts, London
Workshop: alternative sketching & project presentation techniques
2005 - 2011
POLITECNICO di MILANO
2009-2011 Fashion Design Master Degree
2005-2008 Fashion Design Bachelor Degree
Workshops in collaboration with Hermes, Etro
2009-2011 Fashion Design Master Degree
2005-2008 Fashion Design Bachelor Degree
Workshops in collaboration with Hermes, Etro