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Linda Sipila

Collection Director
About

Collection Director with a proven record of building distinctive, high-impact collections that balance creative integrity with commercial relevance. Skilled in leading design and development teams and overseeing the full product journey—from concept to market launch—ensuring collections that elevate brand identity and resonate globally.

Previous Brands
Aalto
AZ Factory
Paco Rabanne
Rick Owens
Y/PROJECT
Work Experience
Collection Director
Aug ‘23 - Mar ‘24
AZ Factory

Directed the development and execution of collections in close alignment with the Creative Director’s vision. Structured the collection calendar and ensured timely and qualitative deliveries aligned with commercial and strategic goals. Contributed to merchandising planning and commercial balance of the offer. Oversaw development, budget, margin, and product positioning across categories.

Production and Development Director
Feb ‘23 - Jul ‘23
AZ Factory

Directed collection development and production for ready-to-wear and accessories. Led planning, sourcing, pricing, and negotiation while managing timelines and budgets across departments.

Development Director
Sep ‘22 - Now
Paco Rabanne

Directed development of the commercial women’s ready-to-wear collection. Managed timelines, budgets, and collection allocation to meet delivery deadlines. Defined product pricing strategy and ensured alignment with production capabilities and brand positioning. Integrated processes to streamline the transition from development to finished product.

Collection Director
Mar ‘19 - Jul ‘22
Y/PROJECT

Led the operational direction of collection development and studio teams, aligning with the Artistic Director on strategic missions and overseeing all stages of collection follow- up. Structured and implemented processes to support artistic vision while enabling qualitative, industrialised product delivery. Managed end-to-end planning, budgets, and supplier sourcing. Oversaw all categories including women’s and menswear, leather goods, shoes and accessories. Contributed to collection merchandising and strategy. Organised styling, show preparation, and collection archiving. Directed brand collaborations including Jean Paul Gaultier, FILA, Melissa, and Canada Goose, from concept development to execution.

Head of Sourcing and Purchasing
Aug ‘17 - Mar ‘19
Y/PROJECT

Managed fabric and trim sourcing and procurement across four annual collections. Oversaw sourcing, development, and purchasing for both women’s and men’s collections throughout design and production phases.

Collection Manager
Jul ‘16 - May ‘17
AALTO

Worked closely within the team across design, development, and production. Coordinated show and pre-collections, created technical files, purchased materials, collaborated with Parisian ateliers, and followed up with factories throughout development.

Showroom Assistant
Jun ‘16 - Jan ‘17
Rick Owens

Assisting sales team during 3 showrooms. CDD and internship

Languages
French - Basic
Finnish - Native
German - Basic
English - Fluent
Swedish - Basic
Education & Training
ESMOD PARIS
‘15 - ‘16
MA Fashion Business
Postgraduate Fashion & Luxury Brand Management
Seinäjoki University Finland
‘02 - ‘06
BA Fashion Design
Fashion Design Women's RTW
Paris, France