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Mirna Mihokovich

Transdisciplinary fashion designer
Portfolio website
http://www.mirnapinky.com
About

I am a vitally creative persona with a cross-functional background in fashion design, costume design and styling. Equally passionate about haute couture craftsmanship, new technologies innovations, period costumes, street fashion, refined femininity and sustainability. Endlessly curious and constantly learning and adapting, with a focus on my passion for creating beauty and art within contemporary fashion.

Previous Brands
Candybalism
Forty Maternity
Schwarzkopf Professional Croatia
Stéphane Rolland
Work Experience
Head fashion designer
Jan ‘20 - Jan ‘22
Forty Maternity

Managed design process from conception of fashion line ideas, aesthethics, through to the final styling. Conducted market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and found design inspiration based on the target client. Ensured that the collections are in agreement with the business strategy. Chose fabrics and trims. Collaborated with the brand CEO and team members to make edits to the lines. Worked closely with pattern makers and line production partners to ensure good fit and style during fittings. Styled models and created shoot boards for the editorial and lookbook photoshoots.

Assistant
May ‘18 - Jul ‘18
Stéphane Rolland

Adjusted patterns, assisted cutting fabrics for the runway pieces. Fine stitched with hand and machine collection prototype models. Assisted fittings and fashion show backstage.

Artistic director and head atelier
Jan ‘16 - Jan ‘21
Candybalism

Conducted concept development and creative research. Managed and led the design process from concept, pattern development, assembly and presentation to sales. Lead the marketing efforts and managed public relations with the press. Organized events. Managed production and execution of over 20 photoshoots, fashion shows and several designer fares.

Fashion stylist
Jan ‘12 - Jan ‘13
Schwarzkopf Professional Croatia

Put together different styles. Sourced clothing and accessories from hyperlocal and international stores managed a given budget and timeline for production. Overlooked the dressing. Managed, supported and guided teams of 8-40 models for more then 4 shows

Freelance fashion & costume designer
Jul ‘09 - Now
Self employed

Created sketches, illustrations, and design information for designated women and men's categories in line with clients or directors given aesthetic parameters. Adhered to design calendar timelines; ensured all designs are completed accurately and on time. Managed and lead teams of 2-12 people. Had full responsibility for the creation, sourcing, fittings, prototype development, and final stylings for designed garments.

Languages
Spanish - Basic
French - Work Proficiency
Italian - Basic
Croatian - Native
English - Fluent
Location Preference
Open to relocation
Work Pattern
Full-time
Part-time
Employment Preference
Freelance Assignments
Permanent Positions
Education & Training
London college of art
‘20 - ‘20
Certificate degree
Luxury fashion and sustainability
Algebra Startup LAB
‘19 - ‘19
Startup incubator
BMA
Paris College of Art
‘17 - ‘18
Master of arts
Master of Arts in Transdisciplinary New Media
ENSAIT
‘14 - ‘14
Exchange programme
Fashion production and management
Faculty of textile technologies
‘11 - ‘16
Engineer of fashion and textile design
Fashion and textile design