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    Romina Karamanea

    Romina Karamanea

    Fashion designer & Pattern Cutter

    City of London, United Kingdom

    I am available to work on freelance brand consulting, creative direction, design, technical packs and pattern cutting projects. Experience in tailoring, soft separates,nightwear,lingerie,...Read moreI am available to work on freelance brand consulting, creative direction, design, technical packs and pattern cutting projects. Experience in tailoring, soft separates,nightwear,lingerie, eveningwear and special ocassion wear and costumes i.e stagewear, dancewear, wedding dresses. I work with any fabrics including: Silks,Wovens,jerseys and leather.
    With an excellent attention to detail and available within a short notice I can also work from my fully equipped studio atelier where I can produce designs, patterns, toiles and samples for clients.

    Area Covered: Brand Consultancy, Creative Direction i.e campaign,lookbooks,shows, Fashion design and product development. Pattern cutting,specs,moodboards,fittings,supplier & manufacturing liaison.


    Work Experience
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    Summary: I am an experienced multi -product designer and pattern cutter with an excellent attention to detail. Available for freelance jobs within a short notice I can also work from my London based fully equipped studio where I can produce samples and small runs for clients. Both tailoring, day wear and evening wear projects welcome as well as accessories. Apart from creating concepts and developing design ideas I can drape as well as flat cut and can provide technical spec packs for production if required.

    Founder / Director
    myfashioncircle
    March 2013 – Present London, United Kingdom
    Fashion Brand Building & Development

    Services include:

    -market research
    -customer profiling
    -trend forecasting
    -mood boards
    -creative direction & design development
    -fabric & trim sourcing
    -CAD specs, design packs for production
    -pattern cutting
    -toiling
    -fittings
    -sampling
    -costings
    -production
    -photoshoot creative direction & production (including e-commerce, lookbook and campaign)
    -marketing & promotion

    Clientele includes premium womenswear brands, start-up designers as well as private commissions for special occasion wear and costumes for international performing artists.

    Fashion Guest Lecturer
    Architectural Association
    February 2011 – Present (2 years 3 months)London, United Kingdom
    I have been guest lecturing history of fashion & costume and garment construction for 2 academic years on the Foundation programme's project IT'S A WRAP which challenges the students to observe existing garments, document, analyse the human body, experiment and speculate with fabric and translate their research into wearable bespoke pieces while using all of their resources to visually communicate the qualities of their work from drawing, photography to film and performance.

    Freelance Fashion Consultant
    Freelance Fashion Consultant
    September 2011 – February 2013 (1 year 6 months)London, United Kingdom
    My services included customer profiling, moodboards, design, pattern cutting, fitting and sampling co-ordination.

    Creative & Production Director
    Oshun
    March 2012 – September 2012 (7 months)London
    Set to launch for Spring Summer 2013, Oshun is a new contemporary British womenswear fashion brand that encompasses style and quality for the discerning fashion-forward woman.
    My role in the company included: define the customer profile along with all directors, prepare seasonal mood boards, design & develop a 55 piece collection including both daywear and evening wear (woven and jersey) and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers in order to produce the brand's showroom samples.

    Fashion Lecturer, Art & Design Department
    Morley College
    September 2011 – August 2012 (1 year)London, United Kingdom
    My role included planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating teaching and learning.Working with and teaching adults in an educational environment. I was committed to and able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and equality and diversity. I provided succinct explanations of design and clothes making and to initiate discussion with large groups of learners with the use and sustainability of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to communicate the subject and encourage learners from a range of backgrounds and communicate to progress in this subject area.

    Job Title: Creative Director
    Company: Romina Karamanea
    Description: The Designer

    After graduating from the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s College of
    Art & Design with a post graduate degree in innovative pattern cutting,
    Athens-born Romina Karamanea worked with leading designers such as
    Clements Ribeiro, Robert Cary-Williams, and Preen before launching her
    signature brand.

    Romina Karamanea has been sponsored to exhibit her work at
    On|Off London Fashion Week and the White show in Milan. During London
    Fashion Week in September 2006, Romina's designs impressed style icons
    like Isabella Blow (British Tatler, Vogue), Franca Sozanni (Italian
    Vogue) and Cameron Silver (Decades, Dover Street Market) who
    commissioned her work and gave great praise for her unique and
    experimental approach. The entire first capsule collection was bought
    by the Mecca for discovering new talent - Savile Row’s designer
    boutique, B-store.

    The Collection

    Structure and texture are central in Romina's work and she is known for
    her innovative cutting techniques, inspired by her love of architecture
    and human anatomy. Her garments are highly seductive with an inspired
    mix of sensual fabrics and strict lines, redefining geometry and shape.
    The silhouettes are partly fluid, partly structured with fine detail and
    it is imperative that the garments aspire to versatility and function.

    News

    Romina Karamanea was recently chosen to be included in three
    international design books that cover contemporary design such as 100
    NEW DESIGNERS by Lawrence King, sponsored by Diesel. Romina and her team have produced a short film, requested by the ground - breaking fashion photographer Nick Knight, (www.SHOWSTUDIO.com) which
    encapsulates the brand’s aesthetic.

    The brand has been featured in several prestigious publications
    including Vogue,Marie Claire, Financial Times, LA Times, WWD, Surface and L’Officiel.

    Creative Set Design & Installation
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    April 2010 – May 2010 (2 months)London, United Kingdom
    I was commissioned to come up with a concept and realisation of the visual window display inspired by the paper folding art of origami, for Victoria & Albert's collaboration with Liberty's fabrics as part of the successful exhibition and book launch: Quilts 1710 - 2010

    From:01/Jan/2006

    Job Title: Creative Director
    Company: Styleshake.com
    Description: I was the Creative Director of StyleShake, the pioneering fashion creative platform that allows the user to create their own garment online and in essence become their own "fashion designer". I was head-hunted by Iris Ben-David, an online advertising executive with the concept and strategy. The objective was to make this innovative project tactical and set about bringing the idea to life. Within two years the company has grown into a big business with a huge community and has recently been voted as a top 20 trend (the only UK company featured) by the world"s largest cool hunting community Trendhunter. StyleShake has recently joined forces with one of the largest French e-tailers 3Suisses and has set about challenging the psychology of the way the mass-market consumes fashion and apparel.
    From:01/Feb/2007 To:01/Jul/2009

    Job Title: Freelance Pattern Cutter
    Company: Preen
    Description: I worked alongside the design team with the aim to translate the brands proposition of being modern, deconstructive whilst retaining a classic and fresh element to the product portfolio. Highlights included revisiting and re-modernising the classic Trench coat. I mainly specialised in tailoring and how best to inject modern elements into iconic shapes to encapsulate the brands signature aesthetic being classic juxtaposed with a modern twist.
    From:01/Jan/2003 To:01/Feb/2003

    Job Title: Assistant Designer
    Company: Robert Cary-Williams
    Description: I had more of a macro approach to creativity and design at Robert Cary Williams, as his right-hand design assistant I was involved in all aspects of making a collection from it"s embryonic conception to it"s completion. I developed and created show-pieces that included, shoes, knitted capes, dresses and leather moulded accessories that are currently archived at the V & A museum.

    The brand has cult status and is often romanticised in the industry as being one of the most exciting and legendary brands of its day. It attracted the attention of elite press and celebrities, making pieces for rock icons such as Marianne Faithful and Anita Pallenberg.

    My role was multi-faceted and I was encouraged to explore innovation at all levels as the brand was targeted to the true avant-garde customer.
    From:01/Aug/2001 To:01/Feb/2003

    Job Title: Designer
    Company: Warnaco
    Description: I developed an expert knowledge of the high-street and mid-market as I was designing lingerie, nightwear and loungewear for clients such as Designers at Debenhams including Jasper Conran, Abe Hamilton, John Rocha and Janet Reger. Also developed ranges for Topshop, River Island, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, BHS and La Senza.
    I was responsible for presenting, selling and developing ideas to buyers and this experience proved invaluable in terms of objectifying the needs and wants of the client and customer.
    From:01/Jun/2001 To:01/Jul/2002

    Job Title: Design/Cutting Room intern
    Company: Marcus Lupfer
    Description: I developed a confident approach to design whilst a Marcus Lupfer and worked on whimsical tailoring and got much experience working with innovating textiles. I developed a new approach to pattern cutting and was responsible for overseeing and organising the design room.
    From:01/May/2000 To:01/Jun/2000

    Job Title: Design/Cutting Room assistant
    Company: Clements Ribeiro
    Description: I specialised in creating wearable lines of whimsical separates that included knitwear and woven separates that celebrated inventive graphics, colour and print.

    Embroidery was signature to the brand and I developed sound sewing, embellishment and interesting applique skills. I liased with manufacturers, show producers and the marketing team.
    Highlights including designing and making 120 luxury, embroided embellished tees.They were a sensation and a sell-out at Harvey Nichols. Also designing shoes for an exlusive collaboration namely Manolo Blahnik for Clements Ribeiro.
    From:01/Jun/1999 To:01/Jun/2000

    Job Title: Freelance Art Worker
    Company: Emap
    Description: I was responsible for illustrations and captioning for international magazines such as FHM, Q and Empire for online media. I developed a good working knowledge of photoshop and developed a sound knowledge of the consumer press and publishing.
    From:01/Dec/1998 To:01/Sep/1999

    Job Title: Fashion Lecturer
    Company: Morley College
    Description: Fashion Lecturer, Art &Design Department, Adult learning short specialist courses.
    Topics: Design, Pattern cutting, clothes making, Dance wear, Tailoring, Marketing, Customisation.
    Planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating teaching and learning.
    Working with and teaching adults in an educational environment.
    Commitment to and able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and equality and diversity.
    Provide succinct explanations of design and clothes making and to initiate discussion with large groups of learners.
    Use and sustainability of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to communicate the subject and encourage learners from a range of backgrounds and communicate to progress in this subject area.
    From:19/Sep/2011

    Job Title: Brand Consultant
    Company: Shallow
    Description: Design & Technical consultancy including fabric sourcing, pattern cutting, toiling and sampling for the brand's Premium High Street A/W 2012-13 collection.
    From:05/Oct/2011

    Job Title: Brand Consultant
    Company: Nahaara
    Description: Design & Technical consultancy including mood-boards, design development, CAD drawings, spec sheets, fabric sourcing, pattern cutting, toiling and sampling for the brand's Premium High Street A/W 2012-13 collection.
    From:06/Dec/2011

    Job Title: Pattern cutter & Toilist
    Company: SENERA
    Description: I worked on translating the brand's beautiful eveningwear maxi dresses with long sleeves, cuffs, pockets, button stand, collar and lots of pleating, gathering and draping details. Created full patterns ready for production including facings etc, sourced materials for toiling, stitched the toiles, took 360 deegree photos for the client to approve before handing the work.
    From:15/Sep/2011 To:20/Jan/2012

    Job Title: Guest Fashion Lecturer
    Company: Architectural Association
    Description: Fashion lecturer to the Architectural Association School Foundation course.
    Topics: The parallel practices of fashion & architecture. Body shapes, clothing construction, PR & communication in visual Arts.
    Working with and teaching adults in an educational environment.
    Commitment to and able to demonstrate knowledge of design and clothes making and to initiate discussion with large groups of learners.
    Use and sustainability of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to communicate the subject and encourage learners from a range of backgrounds and communicate to progress in this subject area.
    From:20/Jan/2011

    Job Title: Guest Fashion Lecturer
    Company: ATEI University
    Description: Fashion lecturer to the BA degree students.
    Topics: Building a collection, Manufacturing, Promotion & Communication. Innovation & Sustainability.
    Working with and teaching adults in an educational environment.
    Commitment to and able to demonstrate knowledge of design and clothes making and to initiate discussion with large groups of learners.
    Use and sustainability of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to communicate the subject and encourage learners from a range of backgrounds and communicate to progress in this subject area.
    From:31/May/2011 To:01/Jun/2012



    Education
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    Degree: Post Graduate Cert
    Field of Study: Innovative Pattern Cutting
    University / College: University of the Arts London
    From:01/Jun/2001 To:01/Dec/2002

    Degree: BA(Hons)
    Field of Study: Fashion Design & Product Development
    University / College: Southampton Solent University
    From:15/Sep/1996 To:15/Jul/1999

    Degree: BTEC National Diploma
    Field of Study: Art & Design
    University / College: University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester
    From:15/Sep/1995 To:15/Jul/1996

    Field of Study: Post-Graduate in Innovative Pattern Cutting
    University / College: Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design

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    Offer fashion consultancy service
    Offer fashion consultancy service
    $80
    • Posted: 1 Aug 2013
    • 93% Positive
    • Sold: 7
    • 28
    • 06 Aug 2013 Bridget D.
      Bridget D.
      London, GB

      Romina knows her field and beyond really looking forward to working with her!

    • 03 Feb 2013 Simone G.
      Simone G.
      London, GB

      Romina is a delight to work with. Her passion, spirit and inspirational essence really encouraged me and gave me hope for my own line. I have full faith that working with Romina will bring me success and longevity. Romina is full of knowledge and experience that is invaluable. I look forward to future ventures with Romina.

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    Offer private lessons in fashion design/pattern cutting/sewing.
    Offer private lessons in fashion design/pattern cutting/sewing.
    $80
    • Posted: 10 Jul 2013
    • 67% Positive
    • Sold: 7
    • 14
    • 12 Jul 2013 Judella C.
      Judella C.
      London, GB

      It was very pleasant working with Romina, She was punctual, knowledgeable, focused and clear. She covered the proposed class in time and with all angled explained. I am the more wiser from her class and won't hesitate to recommend her to anyone for professional work. Thank you Romina.

    • 05 Feb 2013 Katya S.
      Katya S.
      Alton, GB

      Very good

    Produce a clear fashion CAD drawing (front & back view included)
    Produce a clear fashion CAD drawing (front & back view included)
    $40
    • Posted: 11 Mar 2013
    • 100% Positive
    • Sold: 1
    • 9
    • 17 Mar 2013 Punky P.
      Punky P.
      City of London, GB

      I really enjoy working with Romina!! She is very kind and nice..Her work never let me disappoint..:) she is professional. Of course, I will work with her again without any doubt .

    Pattern cut & toile your design
    Pattern cut & toile your design
    $195
    • Posted: 5 Feb 2013
    • 100% Positive
    • Sold: 5
    • 29
    • 27 Feb 2013 Punky P.
      Punky P.
      City of London, GB

      Romina is very nice and her work is so brilliant!! :)
      I'm sure I will come back and work with her again !!

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    • Posted: 23 Jan 2012
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    • 10 Jun 2012 Syreeta B.
      Syreeta B.
      London, GB

      I worked with Romina on my first collection she was so helpful and really cared about the work I have no doubt that I will work with Romina again, I constantly talk about her and her expertise.

    Dressmaker
    • Deegaby Deega A.
    • Posted: 13 Nov 2011
    • 1
    • 23 Apr 2012 Deega A.
      Deega A.
      London, GB

      Romina is an excellent dressmaker. The quality of her work is outstanding, and with her wealth of experience she is the best person for any dress making job . She has made recommendations for the dress I was making and it looks and feels better than i could have ever anticipated! I would recommend Romina to anyone looking for a dressmaker.

    • 29 Feb 2012 Deega A.
      Deega A.
      London, GB

      has a lot of knowledge on the area of expertise

    Pattern cutter/sample machinist for womenswear label
    • Dhruvby Dhruv K.
    • Posted: 20 Jan 2012
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    • 21 Feb 2012 Dhruv K.
      Dhruv K.
      London, GB

      From conversation to meeting to ideas to execution; Romina was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her skills are clear cut, her ability to listen to the needs of the client is great as communication is so important to realising one's vision. I am extremely happy with Romina's work and will most certainly be obtaining her services for future designs.

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    • Jennyby Jenny L.
    • Posted: 16 Jan 2012
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    • 07 Feb 2012 Jenny L.
      Jenny L.
      Skelmersdale, GB

      Quality of work was great! A real pleasure to work with from start to finish, very competent and helpful through all aspects of the making process.
      A great overall tailor, pattern cutter and person!

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    Fashion / costume design. Every chosen design idea
    Fashion / costume design. Every chosen design idea
    $40
    • Posted: 1 May 2015
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