American designer / Italian-trained bespoke tailor. Studio experience at Loewe, Balmain and Olivier Theyskens. Future of Fashion Hong Kong finalist.
Assisted studio on artwork, computer renderings of embellishments, sample making and pattern placements of embroidery for in-house and external manufacture. Extensively worked with metal mesh and proposed technical solutions that were incorporated into production. Assisted the atelier with execution of male and female celebrity couture projects.
Applied patternmaking, moulage and draping techniques to interpret the drawings and reference images of Belgian and international fashion clients into toiles and production-ready patterns. Gained experience working with sustainable and organic manufacturing practices.
Trained by third-generation Italian tailor, Mike Trotta, in bespoke suit making, including various hand sewing techniques (buttonholes, basting, padding). Under close guidance, led fit sessions and completed complex and highly precise alterations on bridge and designer RTW jackets, trousers and shirts. Recruited by Saks Fifth Avenue to create and present a fabric education training to all store stylists in Cincinnati location.
Assisted Olivier Theyskens and his design team proposing research and design development that was incorporated in the SS 2012 runway show.