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Kaja Klajda

Creative Director at Dare Lingerie | Fashion Design, Trend Research, Storytelling
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About

I am passionate about creating meaningful designs that go beyond aesthetics, and that address the social and environmental challenges of the fashion industry. As the Creative Director of Dare Lingerie, I lead the brand refresh initiative, developing a clearer brand DNA, designing the new logo, and directing communication projects that reflect the brand's values and vision. I also developed the first swimwear line for the brand, researching and implementing sustainable practices such as using recycled materials, minimizing waste, and promoting ethical production. I have an international track record in fashion, illustration, theatre, and film, with skills in fashion design, garment construction, styling, and art direction. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Art and Science at Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, where I explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and social impact. My goal is to help build a more sustainable and inclusive fashion industry that empowers people and protects the planet.

Previous Brands
Flashee
Dare Lingerie
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
Lukis Global
Femi Stories
An independent feature film “3 days and Then Italy”
La Suite Jenny Sacerdote
Thom Browne, Inc.
Rick Owens
LANVIN
Work Experience
Creative Director | Brand Curation, Brand Development
Sep ‘23 - Feb ‘24
Flashee

• Brand Development (development of branding strategies based on user research) • Brands Curation (curating brands that align with Flashee's company vision and values. This includes identifying and selecting brands that resonate with the target audience while ensuring diversity, quality, and appeal to customers) • Brand Collaboration (managing brand collaborations. This involves onboarding new brands, negotiating favourable conditions, and maintaining strong relationships with brand partners) •Managing and mentoring the Content Creation Team

Creative Director | Fashion Design
Oct ‘22 -
Dare Lingerie

• Lead the brand refresh initiative (developed a clearer brand DNA, designed the new logo, directed communication projects) • Developed the first swimwear line for the brand • Researching and implemented sustainable practices

Short Course Assistant
Jul ‘22 - Jul ‘22
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London

• Delivered creative workshops for the Fashion Design and Styling Short Course • Helped students to develop and articulate their creative visions • Provided technical support in fashion design and making

Fashion Designer
Feb ‘22 - Apr ‘22
Lukis Global

Co-designed a womenswear fashion collection as part of an international designer collective start-up

Junior Product Developer and Graphic Designer
Feb ‘21 - Nov ‘22
Femi Stories

• Co-designed the sold out, pilot menswear capsule collection • Took over most of the accessory design tasks after 3 months of working for the brand • Created Instagram content that met with double the engagement of previous posts • Created key visuals for the Spring/Summer '22 campaign • Created 3D digital garments

Storyboard Artist/Costume Designer
Aug ‘20 - Sep ‘20
An independent feature film “3 days and Then Italy”

• performed fashion research for film set in 1998, compiling imagery from the 1990s • sourced low-cost costumes that fit the film’s colour palette, contributed garments from previously designed collection to create costumes that combine 90s fashion with contemporary, conceptual work • created visuals based on the script as a reference for the director of photography, actors and the crew

Studio Assistant
Jul ‘20 - Aug ‘20
La Suite Jenny Sacerdote

• Created fashion illustrations and technical drawings (over 400 drawings) • Created patterns according to the technical drawings • Assembling prototypes of garments • Researched through Jenny Sacerdote archives and proposing designs based on images found • Developed concepts for a capsule collection, with nearly complete creative control

Intern
Mar ‘19 - Mar ‘19
Thom Browne, Inc.

Internship during Paris Fashion Week • assisted the managers of the womenswear show during show rehearsals • stood in for models during show rehearsals

Show Dresser
Sep ‘18 - Sep ‘18
Rick Owens

Show Dresser during Paris Fashion Week • performed quality control of the garments and signalling any last-minute adjustments to be made • dressed models, coordinating hair, make-up and preparation of assigned models

Showroom Assistant
Jun ‘18 - Jun ‘18
LANVIN

Showroom Assistant during Paris Fashion Week • assisted the sales team and clients • dressed models and supervised the visual merchandising

Languages
English - Native
French - Native
Polish - Native
Education & Training
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
‘21 - ‘23
Master of Arts - MA
Istituto Marangoni
‘17 - ‘20
Bachelor of Arts - BA
London, UK