Israel Ojeniyi
I have hands-on experience at Dover Street Market London in luxury fashion sales and client styling, with strong skills in visual merchandising and adapting to fast-paced retail. Passionate about delivering exceptional service, I thrive in dynamic shop floor environments and support teams across high-end and premium retail.
Assisted in the design development of their fall winter 26 with a budget of £30,000 with the the use of applications like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, procreate and CLO 3d Managed the inventory of dead stock and reclaimed textiles, contributing to zero waste mission by repurposing fabric scraps into intricate embellishments and millinery details. Supported the design team in pattern cutting and creating initial toiles, ensuring precise fit and translation of creative sketches into 3D forms.
Assisted with pattern making, sample organisation, and sewing in studio Helped with preparation for show and backstage
Assisted with drops, sample organisation, and visual storyboarding for brand releases Helped on styling for product shoots with streetwear-influenced silhouettes and garment layering
Gained direct experience with avant-garde retail, client styling, and luxury fashion sales Developed strong awareness of buyers' behaviour toward subcultural luxury brands like Rick Owens, Denim Tears, Martine Rose, Balenciaga
Designed 20+ avant-garde footwear concepts inspired by rebellion, youth tension, and material breakdown Focused on silhouette distortion, experimental sole forms, and functional rawness Explored textures using wax, resin, rubber, faux fur, and melted synthetics Created mock ups and detailed sketches for sculptural boots, hybrid sandals, and industrial runners Studied construction elements like EVA midsoles, reinforced uppers, and tension lacing Developed original accessory concepts (e.g. waxed belts, resin bag charms, metal-cast tags)
Supported stylists on editorial content and commercial shoots Participated in creative team discussions on brand positioning, youth aesthetics, and casting direction
Designed and executed 37+ looks from 3 different collection blending waxed tailoring, distressed denim, theatrical draping, and subcultural iconography Directed raw fashion campaigns using voiceovers, blackout studio chaos, and intentional imperfection as narrative tools Built brand packaging systems, styling identity, and visual language using wax, starch, resin, and recycled materials Designed full concept of shoes and accessories which will be considered soon Created lookbooks, campaign treatments, and teasers styled and shot with cinematic reference and underground luxury aesthetics
He was very hardworking and very talented