Virginia Neves – Eyes on Talents

Senior Designer - Consultant

Aritzia Jun. 1, 2021 - Present

vancouver, Canada

Creative development of the collections Little Moon + contribution on Babaton and The Group - Aritzia’s function brands-. Sketch dev. softwear (simulation) + hand. Development of embroidery;
Directioning creatively and management the team on print development, techniques, washes,
and sourcing of fa

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brics.
Development of prototypes and fittings.
Visit to production in India for manufacturing prototypes and seasonal search for inspiration.

www.aritzia.com/intl/en/brands/littlemoon

Fashion Designer - Embroidery & "Flou"

Isabel Marant Apr. 1, 2021 - Present

Paris, France

Embroidery and fluid pieces creative developmentfor the main and Étoile
line, hand drawing and digital simulation sketches,creative moulage
development, monitoring and launchof prototypes

Coupe par Moulage - Formation Continue

Institut Français de la Mode - IFM - (Paris) Oct. 1, 2020 - Jul. 1, 2021

Paris, France

Based on the expertise of the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la
Couture Parisienne, this training allows students to acquire a specific
technique for making garments with volume (moulage 3D).

Senior Designer

Spell and The Gypsy Nov. 2, 2018 - May. 1, 2020

Byron Bay, Australia

Spell & The Gypsy Collective is an Australian born global
brand with a vision of being the most conscious fashion label.
My role: Creative development of the RTW clothing
collections and the accessories collections (Bags, belts &
shoes), following the main code of the brand; design a
sustainable prod

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ucts. Our mission is to work with a
traceable supply chain using sustainable fibres.
spelldesigns.com.au/

Great Managers Specialization

Great Managers - Australia Mar. 3, 2019 - Mar. 3, 2020

Byron Bay, Australia

Academy dedicated to the development Management technics and skills on leading positions. http://www.greatmanagers.com

Senior Designer

Spell and The Gypsy Feb. 1, 2019 - Feb. 2, 2020

Byron Bay, Australia

Creative development and follow up (fittings, development, etc.) of the clothing collections and accessories collections (Bags, belts & shoes), following the main code of the brand; design sustainable and responsable products.

Senior Designer (Haute Couture & RTW)

ELIE SAAB Mar. 1, 2013 - Apr. 28, 2018

Paris, France

Creative conception for the RTW and Haute Couture collections. Hand and software sketching, draping, embroidery, eventual leather and knittwear creative development.
www.eliesaab.com

Junior Designer

Vionnet Oct. 1, 2012 - Mar. 1, 2013

Charged of the collection’s style/creative development. Sketches (technical and artistic drawings) and draping - Style and collection’s theme research based on the artistic director’s ideas.

Knitwear

Ecole de la Maille de Paris Mar. 1, 2012 - Dec. 1, 2012

Paris, France

Knit conception techniques (hand and machine), development and creation of materials for knitting.

Junior Designer

Emanuel Ungaro Sep. 1, 2011 - Mar. 1, 2012

Paris, France

Creative development for the RTW collections. Hand and software sketching, draping on stockman, embroidery and print development, realization of technical sheets, etc.
www.ungaro.com

Assistant Designer

Isabel Marant Oct. 1, 2010 - Mar. 1, 2011

Paris, France

Creative development for RTW collections. Realization of mood – boards. experimental development of 3D draping and flat patterns, technical and artistic sketches, prints and embroidery development.
www.isabelmarant.tm.fr

MASTER of Arts-Création-Couture

ESMOD Paris Sep. 1, 2009 - Jul. 10, 2010

Paris, France

Techniques of pattern cutting & draping, integrating the French traditional couture “savoir-faire”. Development of a personal project of 10 looks. Realization of a marketing project simulating a brand creation and commercialization of a collection on the current market

Patternmaking Experimental and Explorative Approaches

Saint Martins School Jun. 1, 2011 - Jul. 1, 2010

London, United Kingdom

Experimental techniques for 2D patternmaking, and 3D (draping).

Leather Crafting / Cutting training

Atelier du Cuir May. 10, 2010 - Jun. 10, 2010

Paris, France

Techniques of cutting, patternmaking, and assembly for leather on luxury products.