Versace - Alexander McQueen - Costume National Fashion Design & Creative Consultant Menswear / Womenswear / Accessories A passionate creative lead and brand accelerator, with an international portfolio in the fashion industry, spanning two decades. Professional experience with multinationals, such as Kering and Capri Holdings. Senior Design Director for Versace, Alexander McQueen and Costume National, leading in-house ateliers and developing custom pieces for Jay-Z, Rihanna, The Weekend & David Bowie among others. Decisive with an urgency to create; My creative spark thrives at the intersection of couture and underground, bringing a sartorial background to 360° creative direction, brand consulting and fashion design services. Clients range from emerging talent and up-and-coming brands, to established global concerns. Championing individuality and nurturing talent fuels my passion for fostering a vibrant collaboration culture. Many mentees excel under my leadership, carving remarkable careers. Empowering potential is crucial to the process. My creative leadership translates bold visions and innovative ideas into dynamic brand signatures, resulting in outstanding commercial success & unique pop culture moments. I transform classic to modern, for the culture and context of now. Collaborators Stylists Jacob K, Allegra Versace, Panos Yiapanis, Kim Jones, Paul Mather, Jay Massacret, Michiko Koshino, Robbie Spencer, Nicolas Santos, Camilla Nickerson, Joe McKenna, Anastasia Barbieri and Jodie Barnes. Photographers Nan Goldin, David Sims, Wolfgang Tillmans, Olga Grebennikova, Timothy Schaumberg, Harley Weir, Salvatore Caputo, Karim Sadli and Steven Klein Clients / Commissions Jay-Z, Rihanna, will.i.am, Bat for Lashes, Patrick Wolf, Pet Shop Boys, The Weekend and Japanese noise band Bo Ningen