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Leo Kong

Experience Design and Business Management student embarking on a new journey in fashion.
About

Second-year student at D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University majoring in Business Administration and Design, minoring in Global Fashion Studies

Previous Brands
İdaş
Pillow
Crumb Agency
Christian Dior Couture
The Fashion Society
Work Experience
Head of Footwear and Operations Specialist
Jun ‘24 -
İdaş

Cross-Department Collaboration: Working alongside with IDAS' creative vision, developing technical specifications, including patterns, lasts, and prototypes, to ensure alignment with brand ethos and funcationality. Also acting as a bridge between departments (design, production, marketing) to dtreamline communication and operations. Material Sourcing: Researching and visiting tanneries that produce leathers of utmost quality, that meet our durability, sustainable, and aesthetic standards. Supply Chain Optimisation: Coordinating sourcing, production, inventory, and distribution to ensure timely delivery and high-quality output. Budget and Resource Management: Ensuring projects stay within budget while maintaining resource efficiency. Prototyping and Sampling: Developing prototypes and refining them based on fit, comfort, and overall performance. Collaboration with Artisans and Manufacturers: Working closely with craftsmen and production teams to ensure design precision and adherence to quality standards.

Founding Member
Sep ‘23 -
Pillow

Fashion Model
Jun ‘23 - Mar ‘25
Crumb Agency

Guest Relations Ambassador
Sep ‘22 - Dec ‘22
Christian Dior Couture

Head Stylist
Jan ‘22 - Jun ‘22
The Fashion Society

Marketing Director
Sep ‘21 - Jun ‘22
The Fashion Society

Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Basic
Chinese - Fluent
London, UK