Experience

CLO studio inc (CLO intimo)

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Designer

  • May 2003 - Present

  • Founded this designer brand of intimate apparel known for edgy, modern designs with a colorful South American flare, emphasizing fit and comfort,• Design two collections per year with monthly deliveries,• Fabric and components sourced in Colombia, France, Italy and USA,• Produce samples in manufacturers sample rooms in Colombia,• Present collection at showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, and the Curve, SIL Paris, and Designers & Agents trade shows,• Coordinate manufacturing with company owned and outside facilities,• The brand has grown from inception to over 100 stores now carrying the line nationwide including Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters.

• Founder & Designer

  • May 2001 - May 2003

  • Engaged in many freelance projects, including designs for intimate apparel, swimwear, ready-to-wear and prints,• Produced samples, patterns and grading for small independent labels,• Designed and manufactured specialty pieces under the brand name CLO for private retail clients.



Timea Cillick Lingerie

• Head Fashion Designer

  • Aug 1999 - May 2001

  • Developed the first collections for the brand.• Sourced all fabrics and creating designs, patterns and samples.• Hired and managed design and production team.• Presented at the Intimate Apparel Salon show in New York.• Carried out the whole development process from concept to finished product.• Designs were sold at many U.S. boutiques and the Victoria’s Secret catalog. • Developed the first collections for the brand.• Sourced all fabrics and creating designs, patterns and samples.• Hired and managed design and production team.• Presented at the Intimate Apparel Salon show in New York.• Carried out the whole development process from concept to finished product.• Designs were sold at many U.S. boutiques and the Victoria’s Secret catalog.



SunSet (specialty women's retailer)

• Head Fashion Designer

  • 1995 - 1999

  • Developed silhouettes, and supervised patterns, samples and production. • Managed promotional and advertising activities, fashion shows and catalog production. • Developed silhouettes, and supervised patterns, samples and production. • Managed promotional and advertising activities, fashion shows and catalog production.



Cadenalco (large clothing & home retailer)

• Head Fashion Designer-Private Label

  • 1993 - 1995

  Managed a design team of 10, for private label product development for Men, Women, Children and Home categories. Managed a design team of 10, for private label product development for Men, Women, Children and Home categories.



Carlos Pinel (Higher end RTW designer)

• Assistant Fashion Designer

  • 1991 - 1993

  Recruited by Carlos Pinel, during college to assist him in the design and development of the entire collection. Started as an intern then hired after graduation. Recruited by Carlos Pinel, during college to assist him in the design and development of the entire collection. Started as an intern then hired after graduation.