Richard Toon
Co-Founder / Creative Director at BIORESTORE- Claim this Profile
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Nicole Mercedes Zethelius
Richard is an extremely talented and skilled designer and product manager. He is innovative, resilient, and an excellent problem-solver. He always delivers above and beyond what is expected. He’s a valuable asset to any company.
Shan M Elangovan
It was fantastic to work with Richard, and he is an asset for any Design team. He is a great project manager and a team player! He is dedicated, methodical, very capable and never stops learning!
Nicole Mercedes Zethelius
Richard is an extremely talented and skilled designer and product manager. He is innovative, resilient, and an excellent problem-solver. He always delivers above and beyond what is expected. He’s a valuable asset to any company.
Shan M Elangovan
It was fantastic to work with Richard, and he is an asset for any Design team. He is a great project manager and a team player! He is dedicated, methodical, very capable and never stops learning!
Nicole Mercedes Zethelius
Richard is an extremely talented and skilled designer and product manager. He is innovative, resilient, and an excellent problem-solver. He always delivers above and beyond what is expected. He’s a valuable asset to any company.
Shan M Elangovan
It was fantastic to work with Richard, and he is an asset for any Design team. He is a great project manager and a team player! He is dedicated, methodical, very capable and never stops learning!
Nicole Mercedes Zethelius
Richard is an extremely talented and skilled designer and product manager. He is innovative, resilient, and an excellent problem-solver. He always delivers above and beyond what is expected. He’s a valuable asset to any company.
Shan M Elangovan
It was fantastic to work with Richard, and he is an asset for any Design team. He is a great project manager and a team player! He is dedicated, methodical, very capable and never stops learning!
Experience
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BIORESTORE
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Sweden
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder / Creative Director
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Jan 2020 - Present
Winner - Global Change Award 2022 H&M FOUNDATION Co-Founder BIORESTORE - Patent Pending Circular Fashion / Innovation / Sustainability Solution Winner - Global Change Award 2022 H&M FOUNDATION Co-Founder BIORESTORE - Patent Pending Circular Fashion / Innovation / Sustainability Solution
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GANT
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Sweden
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of External License & Projects
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2021
Head of Design - Eyewear / Footwear / Time.
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Senior Designer Shirts
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2020
After 3 years of successfully heading up other projects, I was incredibly proud & honoured to be asked back to the iconic product of the brand as Shirt Designer at GANT, joining a long list of fantastic Shirtmakers that all started in New Haven in 1949, helping to share my knowledge and experience with a new team with the focus on Heritage, Innovation, and Sustainability.
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Head of Design & Team Leader - Accessories
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2017
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Senior Designer Mens Wear & Product Manager
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
Senior Designer and Product Manager of the Mens Wear Shirt Category.Shirts are the Iconic product of GANT and the focus for the brand.
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Filippa K
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Sweden
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Designer Womens Wear
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
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H&M
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Sweden
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Designer Denim - Mens & Womens Wear
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Jan 2006 - Jul 2009
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Designer - Womens Trend Concept
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Aug 2005 - Jan 2006
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Freelance Design Consultant
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Apr 2007 - Jun 2007
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Print Designer
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Jan 2005 - Jul 2005
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Education
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1999 - 2004
University of Brighton
Ba Hons Fashion and Business Studies, Fashion with Business Studies -
1998 - 1999
Loughborough College
BTEC Foundation Studies Art & Design, Fashion with pattern making
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