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Alexandre Plokhov

Head of Design
About

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.

Previous Brands
Alexandre Plokhov LLC
Cloak Designs Llc
Fast Retailing
HELMUT LANG
Nomenklatura Studio LLC
Versace
Work Experience
Design Director/Creative Director
Feb ‘18 - Now
Nomenklatura Studio LLC

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

Guest Designer
Jan ‘14 - Oct ‘14
Fast Retailing

I designed Capsule Collection collection for men, women and children titled "Urban Sweats" resulting in sales of 2.5M Units.

Menswear Design Director
Feb ‘13 - Jan ‘17
HELMUT LANG

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

Creative Director
Feb ‘10 - Oct ‘15
Alexandre Plokhov LLC

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

Menswear Design Director Runway Collection
Mar ‘07 - Feb ‘10
Versace

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

Creative Director
Oct ‘99 - Feb ‘07
Cloak Designs Llc

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

Languages
English - Native
Italian - Work Proficiency
French - Basic
Russian - Native
New York, NY, USA