Richa Kirpalani
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Roxy Lee
I have been working very closely with Richa for over two years. She has a deep understanding of product development, is a great team player, and passionate about the work. She is an excellent communicator, pleasant to work with, and great at managing people and work. I could always rely on her, and together, we have met the most challenging deadlines.
Jason Jaswani
Richa is an apparel evangelist with keen attention to detail, although this is evident from the moment you have the opportunity to work with her, her star quality is her ability to build high performing teams with an inclusive culture underpinned by servant leadership, a quality which is somewhat of a rarity in the fashion industry, Richa has these qualities in spades. Richa takes her team on a journey and her positive attitude is infectious. Although her experience and tenure working with renowned brands and fashion houses is evidenced by her portfolio of work, she exudes an equal amount of passion in her volunteering and entrepreneurial initiatives which focus on social good, and this was clear during Sew4Good Greenwich. She combines design, development, team building, resilience and value driven business outcomes underpinned by a strong vision and leadership qualities. I look forward to working with Richa on many more initiatives to come.
Roxy Lee
I have been working very closely with Richa for over two years. She has a deep understanding of product development, is a great team player, and passionate about the work. She is an excellent communicator, pleasant to work with, and great at managing people and work. I could always rely on her, and together, we have met the most challenging deadlines.
Jason Jaswani
Richa is an apparel evangelist with keen attention to detail, although this is evident from the moment you have the opportunity to work with her, her star quality is her ability to build high performing teams with an inclusive culture underpinned by servant leadership, a quality which is somewhat of a rarity in the fashion industry, Richa has these qualities in spades. Richa takes her team on a journey and her positive attitude is infectious. Although her experience and tenure working with renowned brands and fashion houses is evidenced by her portfolio of work, she exudes an equal amount of passion in her volunteering and entrepreneurial initiatives which focus on social good, and this was clear during Sew4Good Greenwich. She combines design, development, team building, resilience and value driven business outcomes underpinned by a strong vision and leadership qualities. I look forward to working with Richa on many more initiatives to come.
Roxy Lee
I have been working very closely with Richa for over two years. She has a deep understanding of product development, is a great team player, and passionate about the work. She is an excellent communicator, pleasant to work with, and great at managing people and work. I could always rely on her, and together, we have met the most challenging deadlines.
Jason Jaswani
Richa is an apparel evangelist with keen attention to detail, although this is evident from the moment you have the opportunity to work with her, her star quality is her ability to build high performing teams with an inclusive culture underpinned by servant leadership, a quality which is somewhat of a rarity in the fashion industry, Richa has these qualities in spades. Richa takes her team on a journey and her positive attitude is infectious. Although her experience and tenure working with renowned brands and fashion houses is evidenced by her portfolio of work, she exudes an equal amount of passion in her volunteering and entrepreneurial initiatives which focus on social good, and this was clear during Sew4Good Greenwich. She combines design, development, team building, resilience and value driven business outcomes underpinned by a strong vision and leadership qualities. I look forward to working with Richa on many more initiatives to come.
Roxy Lee
I have been working very closely with Richa for over two years. She has a deep understanding of product development, is a great team player, and passionate about the work. She is an excellent communicator, pleasant to work with, and great at managing people and work. I could always rely on her, and together, we have met the most challenging deadlines.
Jason Jaswani
Richa is an apparel evangelist with keen attention to detail, although this is evident from the moment you have the opportunity to work with her, her star quality is her ability to build high performing teams with an inclusive culture underpinned by servant leadership, a quality which is somewhat of a rarity in the fashion industry, Richa has these qualities in spades. Richa takes her team on a journey and her positive attitude is infectious. Although her experience and tenure working with renowned brands and fashion houses is evidenced by her portfolio of work, she exudes an equal amount of passion in her volunteering and entrepreneurial initiatives which focus on social good, and this was clear during Sew4Good Greenwich. She combines design, development, team building, resilience and value driven business outcomes underpinned by a strong vision and leadership qualities. I look forward to working with Richa on many more initiatives to come.
Experience
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NO UNIFORM
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product Development
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Kaushik Velendra
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Operations
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
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Mira Mikati
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product Development and Collections
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May 2019 - Jun 2021
Spearheaded product development and collection management across four core collections & capsule collections. Managing a team of two full-time designers, and multiple freelancers to achieve on time delivery. Successfully implemented sustainability initiatives across denim, cut & sew jersey and knitwear, resulting in approximately 30% of the collection being eco-friendly over a one-year period. Spearheaded product development and collection management across four core collections & capsule collections. Managing a team of two full-time designers, and multiple freelancers to achieve on time delivery. Successfully implemented sustainability initiatives across denim, cut & sew jersey and knitwear, resulting in approximately 30% of the collection being eco-friendly over a one-year period.
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Co-Founder & Head of Product Development (Volunteering)
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Apr 2020 - Feb 2021
Sew4Good Greenwich is a volunteer led initiative underpinned by a team of 40 passionate volunteers who combine their skill, experience and passion for volunteering entrepreneurship amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic. Sew4Good Greenwich focuses on providing scrubs and other essential products to frontline workers across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London and surrounding areas.Product ranges include Scrubs, Non-Surgical Face Masks and Ear Saving Headbands. Richa Kirpalani, with fellow co-founder and textiles evangelist Nicola Fleming recently started the volunteer led initiative on the back of increasing demand for scrubs and other items to support a wide array of facilities, including hospitals, local GP surgeries, GP practices, care homes and hospices.During the initial stages of development, Sew4Good Greenwich received donations of bedding linen which were up-cycled and turned into scrubs and ear saving headbands. As demand increased, Sew4Good Greenwich then received further donations of fabric rolls from the wider community, including friends and neighbors to help fulfill additional requests.To date, we have produced 1500 units and continue to support our local community in the fight against COVID-19.
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HELMUT LANG
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Development Manager
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Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
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Marchesa
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United States
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Atelier Manager
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
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HELMUT LANG
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Development Associate
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Jan 2015 - May 2016
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Rebecca Taylor
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Product Development Coordinator
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
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Product Development Coordinator
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Mar 2012 - Oct 2014
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Sample Room/ Product Development Assistant at Rebecca Taylor
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
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Assistant Designer
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Feb 2011 - May 2011
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Education
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2017 - 2017
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
Certification, Fashion Sustainability -
2009 - 2010
Wood Tobe Coburn
Associate, Fashion Design -
2006 - 2007
Indiana University Bloomington
Apparel Merchandising
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