I've been specializing in swimwear and coverups for the past 7 years, including both branded and private label product. I am involved in all steps of development, from initial trends and concepts to fabric and trim sourcing, print selection and placements, and fit and construction details.

Some recent contemporary accounts I've worked on have been:

Anthropologie

Isabella Rose

Karen Kane

Urban Outfitters

Boston Proper

Kohls

Target

I've been specializing in private label swimwear and coverups for the past 7 years for a number of accounts.

I work closely with buyers and sales to ensure that the product is market appropriate, price sensitive, and aligns with the overall look and vision of the brand.

Some accounts I worked on include:

WalMart: Catalina

Kmart: Jaclyn Smith

Avenue

Catherines

Steinmart: Contour

Kohls: Beach Scene

Swimsuits For All: Beach Belle

I have extensive experience in technical design, including creating tech packs, writing specs, detailing construction and styling, and maintaining a precise and consistent fit.

Some services I can provide are:

Creating tech packs

Writing proto specs

Issuing fit comments for patternmakers

Creating CADs and construction details

Sourcing trims and fabrications

Good design is not just about creating beautiful garments, but it is also imperative for a brand to tell a story that builds loyalty and drives business. Throughly researching and understanding the customer and account base, as well as the competitive market, enables me to plan my approach to design in terms of styling, fabrication, and costing, and how to best tackle the development of the finished product.

I provide Apparel Design on a per-project basis, which can include any of the following elements: trend research, fabric and trim sourcing, design, CADS, merchandising and technical packages.

What are the trends in the marketplace, and do they have longevity for the upcoming season(s)? Have we comparison shopped along similar markets, price points and brands? What are the key fabrications, silhouettes, colors, trims, and prints that will make our product relevant when it is released into the market? And just as importantly, what trends should we ignore or reinterpret, in order to stay true to our brand?

These are some of the questions I ask myself when beginning research on a product or a brand.

I can provide comprehensive trend reports, tailored to your customer and retailers, as well as shopping reports, color and fabrication predictives, as well as consulting on a per-project basis.

A few press pieces.