Kerry Xie

* Designed David Meister Suits, Evening, and Signature Couture collection. (Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and better boutiques)

* Fabric and trim sourcing, prints and embellished layouts development

* Supervised pattern makers, cutters, and sample makers

* Overlooked first and production fitting, resolved production issues, fabrics & lap dip approval

* Developed private label for HSN(Home Shopping Network), and Nordstrom.

* Designed dresses and sportswear collection, (Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Dillard’s, Cache, and better boutiques)

* Fabric and trim sourcing through European and domestic market

* Supervised sample room and production fitting

* Presented collection at New York, Dallas, and LA shows to store buyers

* Developed private label for Aims, Cache and Blake House/White Market

* Designed Annie B., Bette Paige, and Bette Sung collections. (Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Cache, Arden B. and better boutiques)

* Created stitch patterns, worked directly with sweater technicians

* Product developments for Nordstrom, Arden B., White House/Black Market and Boston Proper

* Designed Molto Fino cotton knit sportswear and Leslie Gifford Sweater division. (Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Jacobson, Catalog and better boutiques)

* Set concepts, colors, and prepared detailed spec sheets

* Traveled to Asia to review proto samples, research fabrics and trims

* Developed private labels for Nordstrom and other major stores

* Presented collection at Chicago, Dallas and LA market to store buyers

* Designed tailored suiting collection. (Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Ames, Cache, and better boutiques)

* Responsible from initial concept to pre-production.

* Sourced innovative fabrics and trims through European and domestic market

* Developed private label programs for Ames and Cache

* Designed for Career, Large Size, and Petite division

* Developed prints, presentation boards and sourcing innovative fabrics

* Worked with oversea for import development from concept to pre-production