I am an experienced Creative Director with a strong background in designing and developing collections for brands like Helmut Lang and Versace. I excel in trend forecasting, team leadership, and creating compelling brand communications. Fluent in English and Russian, with working proficiency in Italian.
As A Design and Creative Director of Nomenklatura Studio my work consists of, but is not limited to: - Leading all aspects of design and development of direct-to-consumer apparel and footwear brand - Creative direction of brand communication via all media channels - Overseeing line planning, assortment and merchandising - Guiding material and accessory sourcing
I designed Capsule Collection collection for men, women and children titled "Urban Sweats" resulting in sales of 2.5M Units.
I relaunched Helmut Lang Menswear, hiring and leading a team of 15 achieving distribution to over 350 points of sale worldwide. As Design Director, Menswear my work consisted of, but was not limited to: - All aspects of Research, Design and Development of 4 Seasonal Collections including Outerwear, Cut-and-Sew, Sportswear, Leather, Accessories and Footwear. Additionally, during my tenure, I created the following: - Helmut Lang x Travis Scott Capsule Collection - Helmut Lang Women's Athleisure Collection - Helmut Lang Perennial Collection of wardrobe staples
As A Creative Director of Alexandre Plokhov LLC my work consisted of, but was not limited to: - Leading an international design and development team under a manufacturing license agreement - Creating seasonal men’s and women’s collections consisting of sportswear, tailoring, cut-and-sew, footwear and accessories - Presenting and marketing Collections in Paris and Milan - Spearheading all channels of brand communications
As a Design Director, Menswear Runway Collection my work consisted of, but was not limited to: - All aspects of Research, Design and Development of 2 Seasonal Runway Collections including Outerwear, Cut-and-Sew, Sportswear, Leather, Accessories and Footwear, - Staging, Concept Development, Press Briefing for 2 annual Runway Presentations
As a Creative Director of Cloak Designs LLC my work consisted of, but was not limited to: - Creating seasonal collections consisting of sportswear, tailoring, cut-and-sew, footwear and accessories - Leading an international design and development team of 6 - Designing and operating a Cloak boutique in New York - Presented and marketed the line in Paris - Leading art direction, casting, styling and set design of runway presentations