Curious, determined and deeply passionate about design, I bring over 10 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, shaping collections for leading international brands such as Philipp Plein, Guess, and Colmar Originals. Currently based in Switzerland, I work as Senior Womenswear Designer at Philipp Plein, where I coordinate the entire creative process — from concept and moodboard creation to fabric research, development with suppliers, and final fittings — across multiple categories including tailoring, jersey, denim, knitwear, and outerwear. My approach blends strategic creativity and technical precision: I design with an eye for innovation, storytelling, and craftsmanship, ensuring every collection reflects both brand identity and market relevance. Beyond my corporate experience, I collaborate as a freelance designer and consultant, supporting brands and startups in defining their creative direction, collection structure, and visual language.

Elisa Bandini

Curious, determined and deeply passionate about design, I bring over 10 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, shaping collections for leading international brands such as Philipp Plein, Guess, and Colmar Originals. Currently based in Switzerland, I work as Senior Womenswear Designer at Philipp Plein, where I coordinate the entire creative process — from concept and moodboard creation to fabric research, development with suppliers, and final fittings — across multiple categories including tailoring, jersey, denim, knitwear, and outerwear. My approach blends strategic creativity and technical precision: I design with an eye for innovation, storytelling, and craftsmanship, ensuring every collection reflects both brand identity and market relevance. Beyond my corporate experience, I collaborate as a freelance designer and consultant, supporting brands and startups in defining their creative direction, collection structure, and visual language.

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Curious, determined and deeply passionate about design, I bring over 10 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, shaping collections for leading international brands such as Philipp Plein, Guess, and Colmar Originals.
Currently based in Switzerland, I work as Senior Womenswear Designer at Philipp Plein, where I coordinate the entire creative process — from concept and moodboard creation to fabric research, development with suppliers, and final fittings — across multiple categories including tailoring, jersey, denim, knitwear, and outerwear.
My approach blends strategic creativity and technical precision: I design with an eye for innovation, storytelling, and craftsmanship, ensuring every collection reflects both brand identity and market relevance.
Beyond my corporate experience, I collaborate as a freelance designer and consultant, supporting brands and startups in defining their creative direction, collection structure, and visual language.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

P H I L I P P P L E I N - Coordinator WRTW Designer - Lugano at Coordination of the women’s collection for the first line Philipp Plein e Plein Sport, of all product categories.
December 15, 2018 - Present
- Senior Womenswear Designer at Coordination of the women’s collection and management of the team for the design of all product categories (tailoring, jersey, denim, knitwear, lightweight, outerwear, etc.) Development of moodboard and pantone color chart, fabric research. Study and deve
February 1, 2022 - Present

Education

Fashion Design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts) Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Secondary School Diploma - Fashion at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts) Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Secondary School Diploma in Fashion at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
WRTW Knitwear Designer at GUESS
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Fashion Design Degree at NABA - New Academy of Fine Arts, Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Secondary School Diploma (Fashion) at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts) Milan
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Secondary School Diploma in Fashion at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Fashion design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts) Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Secondary School Diploma Fashion at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Design at NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti) Milano
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma di scuola secondaria at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milano
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts), Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts) Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Secondary School Diploma at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts) Milan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Secondary School Diploma in Fashion at IIS Santa Caterina Da Siena, Milan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

WRTW Knitwear Designer Certification
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Fashion Design
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods