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Hi, I’m Annika Tibando, founder and Creative Director of INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN, a sustainable luxury clothing brand based in Berlin. Over the past sixteen years I’ve designed RTW collections in New York City and Berlin, championing transparency in the supply chain and infusing my work with spiritual modalities like chakra-aligned and crystal-infused details. I also work as a fashion design consultant, helping clients define design direction, manage development and production, and build brands that merge aesthetic, sustainability, and mindful business practices.…Hi, I’m Annika Tibando, founder and Creative Director of INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN, a sustainable luxury clothing brand based in Berlin. Over the past sixteen years I’ve designed RTW collections in New York City and Berlin, championing transparency in the supply chain and infusing my work with spiritual modalities like chakra-aligned and crystal-infused details. I also work as a fashion design consultant, helping clients define design direction, manage development and production, and build brands that merge aesthetic, sustainability, and mindful business practices.

Annika Tibando

Creative Director, Designer, Brand Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Annika Tibando, founder and Creative Director of INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN, a sustainable luxury clothing brand based in Berlin. Over the past sixteen years I’ve designed RTW collections in New York City and Berlin, championing transparency in the supply chain and infusing my work with spiritual modalities like chakra-aligned and crystal-infused details. I also work as a fashion design consultant, helping clients define design direction, manage development and production, and build brands that merge aesthetic, sustainability, and mindful business practices.…Hi, I’m Annika Tibando, founder and Creative Director of INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN, a sustainable luxury clothing brand based in Berlin. Over the past sixteen years I’ve designed RTW collections in New York City and Berlin, championing transparency in the supply chain and infusing my work with spiritual modalities like chakra-aligned and crystal-infused details. I also work as a fashion design consultant, helping clients define design direction, manage development and production, and build brands that merge aesthetic, sustainability, and mindful business practices.

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Hi, I’m Annika Tibando, founder and Creative Director of INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN, a sustainable luxury clothing brand based in Berlin. Over the past sixteen years I’ve designed RTW collections in New York City and Berlin, championing transparency in the supply chain and infusing my work with spiritual modalities like chakra-aligned and crystal-infused details.

I also work as a fashion design consultant, helping clients define design direction, manage development and production, and build brands that merge aesthetic, sustainability, and mindful business practices.

Skills

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

German

Beginner

Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Founder + Fashion Design Consultant at Freelance / Independent

January 1, 2020 - August 14, 2025

Provided design direction, development, and production management to various clients. Clients included: Julian Rehbock, ZAZI Vintage, KURT LYLE, FARM Rio x Anthropologie, LAIA, SEA New York, Opening Ceremony, ECRU Style, and Nina Skarra.

Founder + Creative Director at INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN

January 1, 2020 - Present

Founded and currently lead a universally identifying sustainable luxury clothing brand based in Berlin. The brand is rooted in supply transparency and infused with spiritual modalities including chakra alignment and crystal-infused design details.

Women’s Designer at Lou & Grey (Ascena Retail Group)

January 1, 2018 - August 14, 2025

Designed women’s ready-to-wear collections in New York City.

Women’s Designer at LOU & GREY (ASCENA RETAIL GROUP)

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Designed RTW collections and contributed to product development across seasons.

Women’s RTW Designer at ECRU Style

January 1, 2016 - August 14, 2025

Designed women’s ready-to-wear collections in New York City.

Women’s RTW Designer at SEA New York

December 31, 2015 - August 14, 2025

Designed women’s ready-to-wear collections in New York City.

Women’s RTW Designer at ECRU STYLE

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Designed Women’s RTW line; collaborated with cross-functional teams through development and production.

Founder + Fashion Design Consultant at INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Provide design direction and manage development & production for clients; notable clients include Julian Rehbock, ZAZI Vintage, KURT LYLE, FARM Rio x Anthropologie, LAIA, SEA New York, Opening Ceremony, ECRU Style and Nina Skarra.

Designer at Nina Skarra

December 31, 2013 - August 14, 2025

Designed fashion collections in New York City and Oslo, Norway.

Assistant Designer at Diane Von Furstenberg

December 31, 2012 - August 14, 2025

Supported fashion design activities in New York City.

Designer at NINA SKARRA

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Designer across NYC & Oslo operations; contributed to collection development and styling.

Assistant Designer at DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Assisted in design processes for women’s collections; supported senior design staff.