Tanasia Poe
IL
Summary
Fashion stylist and creative director with a strong foundation in garment construction, styling, and
brand storytelling. Experienced in curating cohesive looks for runway, exhibitions, and other creative projects. Brings a balance of craftsmanship, visual narrative, and customer centered styling aligned with brand identity and quality.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director & Designer — “Let Them Eat Cake: Rococo Era – Tenderheart”
Picture Perfect Fashion Show, Columbia College Chicago
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Developing a Rococo-inspired collection reinterpreting luxury through revolution and protest.
- Creating handmade, upcycled looks to explore activism, freedom, and femininity.
- Leading the full design process, from conceptual sketching to model fittings and set styling.
Creative Director & Designer — “Divine Heart”
Picture Perfect Fashion Show, Columbia College Chicago
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Designing a runway collection inspired by tarot and the show’s “Paint to Picture” theme.
- Integrating spiritual symbolism, intuitive color theory, and narrative fashion design.
- Overseeing garment construction, styling, and creative direction for the full presentation.
Creative Director, Photographer & Editor — “Girl to Women: A Spectacle”
For Women by Women Gallery Exhibition
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Producing a conceptual photoshoot examining womanhood and vulnerability in modern society.
- Directing, photographing, and editing imagery portraying resilience, softness, and daily strength.
- Preparing work for exhibition entry in Columbia College Chicago’s “For Women by Women” gallery.
Education
Bachelor in Fashion Studies - Minor in Fashion Styling
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2027
Skills
- Fashion Design & Construction – sewing (hand & machine), pattern manipulation, garment upcycling, and detailed finishing
- Styling & Creative Direction – curating visual narratives for photoshoots, runway presentations, and exhibitions
- Concept Development – translating intuitive and spiritual ideas into cohesive fashion or art collections
- Digital Skills – proficient in Canva, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
- Leadership & Collaboration – coordinating creative teams and directing collaborative art projects
Timeline
Creative Director & Designer — “Let Them Eat Cake: Rococo Era – Tenderheart”
Picture Perfect Fashion Show, Columbia College Chicago
09.2025 - 12.2025
Creative Director & Designer — “Divine Heart”
Picture Perfect Fashion Show, Columbia College Chicago
01.2025 - 05.2025
Creative Director, Photographer & Editor — “Girl to Women: A Spectacle”
For Women by Women Gallery Exhibition
11.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor in Fashion Studies - Minor in Fashion Styling
Columbia College Chicago