Anna Karapiperidis
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About
As a creative, results oriented designer my goal is to create Collections and items that are effortless and timeless but unexpected through innovative fabrics, trims, & colors.
Art is a tremendous inspiration for me; it is my muse and it is where I draw my inspiration from
for color combinations, prints, & silhouettes.
At the same time, I am very analytical and conscious towards the business side.
My experience in international trend research and product development combined with increasing sales has built a trusted reputation among clients and peers.
Over the last 8 years in the fashion industry I managed to gain experience in a wide range of categories including but not exclusively: Branded Collection, Women’s Sportswear, Plus Size, Juniors, Women’s Sleepwear & Menswear.
SPECIALTIES:
Head Designer, Senior Designer, Branded Collection, Women's Sportswear, Plus Size, Career Separates, Career Related, Junior Dressy Bottoms, Junior Related, Sleepwear, Loungewear, Cut & Sew Knits, Structured Wovens, Soft Wovens, Trend Research, Merchandising, Product Development, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign -
Education
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IllustrationFashion Institute of Technology2013 - 2013Fashion Illustration course with Bil Donovan
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Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design with TechnologyThe Manchester Metropolitan University2000 - 2004
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Fine and Studio ArtsCollege of Lake County2000 - 2000
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Abitur Art and English LiteratureGymnasium Grossburgwedel1995 - 1999
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Experience
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Freelance DesignerCecil Limon & Designs, LLCOct 2012 - Present (13 years 8 months)• Fashion Design
• Technical Design
• Graphic & Web Design
• Custom work for private clients
Clients: Original Max's Garments, CROW Philosophy, Diana Balmori -
Head DesignerFashion River GroupApr 2007 - Sep 2012 (5 years 5 months)• Conceptualized and launched the ‘Steve Harvey’ Women's Wear collection
• Coordinated branded trend and color direction to ensure alignment with overall brand strategy
• Managed creative team and set direction for all trends, fabrications and colors
• Worked with buyers on private label line planning and presented to management
• Elevated all categories through upgraded qualities and improved coordination in outfits
• Executed consistency in fit through full comprehension of pattern and production capabilities
• Collaborated with Creative Director and Sales to develop and plan seasonal deliveries
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DesignerFashion River GroupApr 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 11 months)• Identified trends for customers through global market research and competitive analysis
• Contributed original design ideas and sketches for development and presentation
• Worked closely with Head Designer on ‘related’ and ‘private label’ group concepts
• Attended fittings and sent comments to overseas factories
• Developed print patterns and repeats for loungewear line -
Assistant DesignerRenfrew Collection Ltd.2002 - 2003 (1 year)• Attended fabric and forecasting seminars to prepare for coming seasons
• Ordered sample fabrics and trims and worked with pattern makers on sample line
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@Anna_Karapiperidis, member since 2013
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