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Antonio Cappiello

Footwear and Accessories development and production management
About

An experienced director in product development and production, with a proven track record of success. I have collaborated with multiple brands to create their footwear and accessory products from the beginning stages to the marketplace, and have demonstrated a long-standing dedication to each brand i work with. My portfolio includes partnerships with Charlotte Olympia, Emelia Wickstead, Georgina Goodman, and Emma Hope. I have cultivated and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, and possess sharp management skills when it comes to maintaining profit margins. My contributions to design are evidenced by the ability to create products that are both commercially viable and aesthetically pleasing.

Previous Brands
BIBA
Charlotte Olympia
Emilia Wickstead
Emma hope Shoe’s
Emma Hope Shoes
Georgina Goodman Ltd
Other Year
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Work Experience
Shoe Development & Production
Apr ‘23 - Now
Soprisbybt

Operating advisory business helping fashion companies start-up, scale-up or reset. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses to bring their visions to life through innovative, high quality, and accessibile solutions. We believe that creativity is the driving force behind every successful business, and we are committed to providing the tools, resources and support necessary for our clients to unleash their full potential.

Footwear Product Development and Production
Nov ‘20 - Now
Charlotte Olympia

Consultancy service helping fashion brands develop a shoe and leather goods category or advising on restructuring existing businesses. Introduce manufacturers and suppliers, Merchandising and logistics.

Footwear development and production
Oct ‘19 - Now
Emilia Wickstead

Consultancy service helping fashion brands develop a shoe and leather goods category or advising on restructuring existing businesses. Introduce manufacturers and suppliers, Merchandising and logistics.

Operations Manager
Jul ‘19 - Feb ‘20
Other Year

Development of sustainable sneakers and circular process to dismantle and recycle components and materials.

Footwear Product Development and Production
Apr ‘19 - Now
Emma Hope Shoes

Consultancy service helping fashion brands develop a shoe and leather goods category or advising on restructuring existing businesses. Introduce manufacturers and suppliers, Merchandising and logistics.

Product Developer and Production Director
Jun ‘11 - Sep ‘19
Charlotte Olympia

A Director of Product Development and Production, with strong commercial focus and fashion sensibility. Experienced and confident binder standing of the creative process to assist, develop and produce for the global market.

Production and Development Manager
Jan ‘08 - Dec ‘11
Georgina Goodman Ltd

Overall management of the footwear development and production process. Including management of the consultancy shoes for runway- Luella, Pringle of Scotland and Casadei.

Head of Design and Development
Jan ‘04 - Dec ‘08
BIBA

Designed and developed footwear and handbags. Set up the design, development and production departments. Worked closely with merchandising and sales. Assisted Bella Freud with the accessories for the runway shows.

Production Manager
Apr ‘98 - Apr ‘03
Emma hope Shoe’s

Management of Production and wholesale accounts. Scheduling orders for production and delivery of orders to clients.

Languages
Italian - Fluent
Education & Training
University of the Arts London
‘00 - ‘03
Bachelor's degree
University of the Arts London
Marketing and advertising
London, UK