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Béatrice Gonzadi

PASSIONATE , CURIOUS AND METICULOUS
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About

Immerged in the DENIM world for over 20 years and trained by denim masters in Italy. I have expertise in materials, dyes, and responsible innovative washes. My passion for denim, indigo, dyeing, and craftsmanship drives my creation of clothing stories inspired by workwear and historical archives. I pay special attention to the evolution of women's status through her way of wearing clothes throughout history.

Previous Brands
Faith Connexion
Guess Europe Sagl
Kaporal
Lafuma
Le Mont Saint Michel
MAISON OVALE
Meltin'Pot
MISS SIXTY
Pepe Jeans London
Vivarte
Work Experience
DENIM DESIGNER
Sep ‘23 - Now
Self employed

Enveloped in the DENIM world for over 20 years and trained by denim masters in Italy. I have expertise in materials, dyes, and responsible innovative washes. My passion for denim, indigo, dyeing, and craftsmanship drives my research and the creation of clothing stories inspired by workwear and historical archives. I pay special attention to the evolution of women's status through her way of wearing clothes throughout history.

DENIM DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Mar ‘18 - Aug ‘23
Kaporal

Create and Formed a team of 7 ,buyers,designer,modelist & production control. create and buying 300skus/season Created iconic models that continue to serve as the foundation for sales (8 to 20 Kpieces/model/season.) Launched the eco-responsible line, Kaporal Impact, increasing the share of eco SKUs from 1% to 50%. Revisited basic volumes, created a pattern base, and established benchmarks that currently constitute 50% of sales. created a wash archive, establishing a foundation of running materials tested over multiple seasons. Expanded the supplier network: went from 2 manufacturing partners in Morocco to 7 globally (Tunisia, Turkey, Morocco), managing the associated complexities. For the winter 21 season, the Denim Division generated a turnover of 5,900,000 euros with a team of 7 people.

DENIM DESIGNER
Sep ‘17 - Mar ‘18
Le Mont Saint Michel

Define Product direction in line with DNA Mood and Seasonal Theme Design Workwear Denim Line M+W

KID DESIGNER
Jan ‘14 - Jan ‘18
MAISON OVALE

Head designer for luxury brand Kid's ceremony . corner in Harrods and Barney's London Galeries Lafayette Paris

HEAD OF DESIGN DEPT
Oct ‘08 - Jan ‘14
Vivarte

Head of design dept manage a team of 8 designers and graphic designers Defining Design Direction for KID dept. Trend,Mood ,Seasonal Theme and Key Items DENIM expert

DENIM DESIGNER
Jan ‘07 - Jan ‘08
Pepe Jeans London

Designer for 73 line denim Mood Board,Research,Trends,Skeches and technical Files, washes. S/S 08 and F/W 09

DENIM DESIGNER
Jul ‘06 - Jul ‘07
Faith Connexion

Create and Launched the Denim collection M+W

HEAD OF DESIGN
Mar ‘05 - Mar ‘06
Lafuma

DENIM line OBER Create Brand New Denim Identity for OBER Hystoric french denim line of 80's. Create New Denim LInes

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER M+W
Jan ‘04 - Jul ‘05
Meltin'Pot

DENIM & ALL PRODUCT LINES Senior Global Product manager for M+W lines Link with Marketing and Commercial manage a team of 6

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER
Jan ‘01 - Jan ‘04
Guess Europe Sagl

DENIM & ALL PRODUCTS In charge of managing collections Man and Woman Manage a Team of 6 related to Brand's Director

senior designer
Jan ‘98 - Dec ‘01
MISS SIXTY

designer for denim and all product lines designer for accessories line

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Native
Italian - Native
Education & Training
ECOLE SUPERIEURES D'ART F.CONTE
‘12 - ‘13
MASTER TEXTILE DESIGN
PRINT,TEXTILE DESIGN
BRIONI
‘93 - ‘93
AGO D'ORO PRIZE
TAYLOR
CONCOUR INT.JEUNES CREATEURS DE MODE
‘92 - ‘92
3rd PRIZE
COUTURE
ACCADEMIA ALTA MODA KOEFIA
‘89 - ‘92
FASHION DESIGNER & MODELIST
design,modelism,costume,print,couture
LICEO SCIENTIFICO
‘85 - ‘89
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
math,science,philosophy,latin,literature
Marseille, France