Christopher De Gabriele
Work Experience
Design Internship | Zac Posen, New York | 08/2008 - 01/2009
- Worked directly with the design team in developing collections for SS/08, Pre-fall 09 and AW/09.
- Developing details and embellishments to be used through out the collections.
- Draping garments from designers drawings.
- Technical drawing.
- Rendering illustrations.
- Sewing.
- Helping backstage at (Bryant Park) New York Fashion Week.
Designer | Daryl Van Wouw | 03/2007 - 01/2009
- Responsible for design and project managing of SS/07- SS/09 collections.
- Head pattern maker.
- Work in China to set up production facilities in new factories.
- Fabric sourcing and development.
- Represented company at Bread & Butter trade fair.
- Conducting meetings with clients.
- Show production.
- Working with press agencies.
- Creating tec packs for production.
- Sales targets grew by over 80% over a 24mth period.
- Increased distribution channel by approx 65%.
Assistant | Vivienne Westwood | 10/2004 - 03/2008
- Involved with the production of the Retrospective Exhibition at the V&A museum London.
- Involved in the production of prototypes for the Retrospect and Propaganda collections.
- On show production team for AW/09 Red label show, London.
- Assisting Andreas Kronthaler for AW/09 Gold label show, Paris.
- Creating technical drawings for tec packs
Design Internship | Viktor & Rolf | 11/2006 - 04/2007
- Research and development for AW/08 collection
- Accessory development
- Research and development for SS/08 menswear collection
- Worked on the construction of made to order pieces
- Creating technical drawings for tec packs
Education
BA Honors Fashion Design | Middlesex University - London | 09/2003 - 06/2006
- Created a 7 look, spring/summer menswear collection
- Pattern making
- Illustration
- Technical drawing
Advanced Art Foundation | West Herts College - Hertfordshire | 09/2003 - 06/2006
- BTEC Higher diploma in Art and Design/ Merit
- A/S Photography
- Fashion styling award
- Basic sewing and tailoring principles
