Katya Farrage
New York,NY
Summary
Highly creative Fashion Design (BFA) graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology with 7 years of internship and summer job experience within the fashion industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Celebrity Stylist Assistant
Kesha McLeod (Serena William's Main Stylist)
New York, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Researched and identified suitable brands to align with the stylist's direction
- Assisted in organizing Serena Williams debut fashion show, including casting, coordinating models, and preparing garments
- Sourced clothing through consignment and styled notable athletes for high profile events and lifestyle photoshoots.
Brand Owner and Creator
What The People Want
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Founded and developed WTPW World, a sustainable clothing brand focused on reusing and recycling vintage garments.
- Successfully identified and executed key trends relevant to the brand's DNA.
- Maintained line sheets for buyers, produced cut and sew patterns, and sewed garments using upcycled vintage fabrics.
Fashion Design Intern
Sunrise Brands
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported the Design Director with trend research, design, style shopping and development for the denim and sportswear collections
- Created concept & mood boards for presentations.
NYFW Assistant
Priscavera
New York, NY
01.2023
- Styled models and properly adjusted garments to be ready for the runway
- Assisted the head tailor with altering garment fits using hand-sewing techniques
- Ensured all show materials, such as clothing and accessories were ready and organized.
NYFW Assistant
Jimmy Choo (Bridal Line)
New York, NY
01.2022
- Steamed and organized bridal dresses, ensuring quick garment changes for models during the show
- Managed the playlist to compliment the show's dreamy and bridal atmosphere.
Education
BFA in Fashion Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSummer Fashion Design Program -
Central Saint Martins
London, UKRayman Arts Scholarship -
Otis College of Art & Design
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Technical Flats
- Clo 3D
- Patternmaking
- Draping
- Tailoring
- Hand Illustration
- Styling
- Photoshoots
- Social Media
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Japanese (Intermediate)
Timeline
NYFW Assistant
Priscavera
01.2023
Celebrity Stylist Assistant
Kesha McLeod (Serena William's Main Stylist)
01.2022 - 01.2023
NYFW Assistant
Jimmy Choo (Bridal Line)
01.2022
Brand Owner and Creator
What The People Want
01.2020 - 01.2023
Fashion Design Intern
Sunrise Brands
01.2017 - 01.2019
BFA in Fashion Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Summer Fashion Design Program -
Central Saint Martins
Rayman Arts Scholarship -
Otis College of Art & Design
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