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Strategic and results-driven Director of Fabric & Trim R&D with 15+ years of experience driving innovation in textile sourcing, development, and design across luxury and contemporary fashion brands. Proven success managing global supply chains, negotiating costs, and leading teams to deliver collections for high-profile clients and events (Troye Sivan World Tour, MET Gala, White House Correspondents’ Dinner). Adept in sustainability compliance, PLM systems, and cross-functional leadership.
Core Competencies
Fabric R&D | Global Sourcing | Trim Development | Material Innovation | Sustainability Standards | Team Leadership | Supplier Negotiation | Budget Management | Trend Research | Centric PLM
professional EXPERIENCE
Helmut Lang, New York, NY
Director of Fabric/Trim R&D
2023-2024
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Led seasonal fabric and trim sourcing for menswear and womenswear under Creative Director Peter Do.
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Spearheaded R&D for Troye Sivan’s 2024 world tour looks, incorporating cutting-edge materials.
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Directed vendor relations and global sourcing trips, achieving 12% average lead time reduction.
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Ensured all materials met Fast Retailing sustainability and quality standards within tight budgets.
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Managed cross-functional team for fabric R&D, vendor communication, and material library.
Calvin Klein, New Product Ventures, New York, NY
Senior Manager, Fabric and Trim
2020-2023
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Drove material innovation for high-visibility projects including the 2023 MET Gala and Heron Preston collaboration.
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Negotiated cost-effective contracts with mills and suppliers, improving sourcing ROI.
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Oversaw quality assurance and ensured PLM data integrity across development cycles.
CK Calvin Klein, New York, NY
Manager, Menswear Fabric and Color
2015-2020
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Managed seasonal fabric development and global color palettes under Raf Simons, Pieter Mulier, and Tim Coppens.
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Curated and maintained a comprehensive fabric/color archive.
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Executed global sourcing initiatives, identifying innovative materials and technologies.
Edward Roth, New York, NY
Director of Fabric/Trim R&D
2013-2015
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Developed exclusive fabrics for high-end collections aligning with the brand’s aesthetic.
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Built a sustainable and responsive global sourcing pipeline.
education
Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A) in Fashion Design
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Tutored for 6 months by Prof. Susanna Moyer
Parson’s The New School of Design, NYC
Certificate of Pattern Making and Professional Tailoring
Le Grand Chic, Milan, Italy
Certificate in Haute Couture
École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, France
Study of Fashion Management and Economy
Bocconi, Milan, Italy. Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design, Fashion Department
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
awards
2006 Special Prize Award as “young fashion designer” for the project “Innovative Arm Bag and Leg Bag”
“Linea Pelle”, Leather Accessories Competition, Bologna, Italy
technical skills
Centric PLM | Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | MS Office Suite