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Farah Delshad

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I’m a freelance fashion and millinery designer who creates seasonal collections and statement headwear for high-impact special occasions, with a strong focus on concept development, original artwork, and handcrafted…

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I’m a freelance fashion and millinery designer who creates seasonal collections and statement headwear for high-impact special occasions, with a strong focus on concept development, original artwork, and handcrafted finishes. From Kentucky Derby millinery to knitwear and soft accessories, I enjoy building cohesive collections that translate design intent into finished pieces—often with feathers, fabric, trims, and specialty materials that stand out on the showroom floor.

Across multiple brands and private labels, I’ve supported the full design pipeline: market research, sketching, artwork and embellishment development, tech packs, packaging and presentation, and communication with overseas factories through PLM systems. I’m also comfortable with merchandising and buyer appointments, ensuring collections are styled, organized, and presented with clear mood, color, and line direction.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 10 roles

Freelance Designer · Rh orer Couture (Kentucky Derby & Special Occasion Millinery)Mar 2026 – Jun 2026 · 4 mos

Designed and developed a seasonal collection of Kentucky Derby hats, fascinators, and headwear. Created original artwork, embellishments, and decorative details aligned with the collection direction. Hand-sewed and handcrafted millinery pieces using feathers, fabric, trims, and specialty materials to achieve unique silhouettes and statement designs for the Derby and special occasion market. Prepared, styled, merchandised, and presented the collection for market and buyer appointments.

Freelance Designer · Amiee Lynn Inc.Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 · 3 mos

Created and designed seasonal collections across knitwear, soft accessories, cold weather, and seasonal gifting. Developed original artworks, embroideries, and embellishments. Handled merchandising and presentation of assortments for market. Managed market research, sketching, factory communication, packaging design, and tech packs.

Designer · Steve MaddenOct 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Created and designed seasonal collections spanning knitwear, soft accessories, cold weather, and seasonal gifting. Developed original artworks, embroideries, and embellishment details. Owned merchandising and assortment presentation for market. Conducted market research, produced sketches, communicated with factories, and supported packaging design and tech packs.

Accessories Designer · Randa Apparel & AccessoriesJun 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Accessories Designer · Gina Group Inc.Jan 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos
Freelance Designer · Tharanco GroupDec 2020 – Mar 2021 · 4 mos
Associate Designer (Full-Time) · S. Rothschild & Co.Jan 2020 – May 2020 · 5 mos
Assistant Designer (Full-Time) · Sunrise BrandsMar 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education· 5

Millinery Certificate · Fashion Institute of New York2000
Vogue Fashion Certificate · Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design2000
Master’s in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles · University of Kentucky2000
Associate in Fashion Design · Parsons: The New School for Design2000

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