Grace Koo

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I am a fashion designer with experience across premium Australian fashion brands, working within both structured design environments and large-scale production.

About

I am a fashion designer with experience across premium Australian fashion brands, working within both structured design environments and large-scale production. I am skilled in concept development, CAD execution, fittings, and end-to-end sample management, with a strong understanding of commercial viability and brand identity.
Recently I have focused on developing full product lifecycle expertise, with hands-on involvement across sourcing, technical development, and creative direction. I bring a considered approach to design, with refined silhouettes, thoughtful detailing, and a balance of creativity with wearability.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

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

Projects · 6

Latest campaign celebrates the little moments that make summer feel unforgettable.

More than swimwear, ‘Worn, Woven, Lived’ is about embracing the moments in between, unhurried, sun filled and effortlessly lived.

From quiet morning rituals to poolside afternoons, beach walks, and golden hour swims, the story is brought to life by long-term friend of the brand, Billie Jean Hamlet, who naturally embodies the confidence, ease, and playful spirit at the heart of the campaign.

Introducing ‘Days That Stay’. Captured on the enchanting Magnetic Island just off Australia’s East Coast, we explore the magic of travel with friends, the freedom of a summer escape where the ocean calls and the wind whispers, creating lasting memories.

The Autumn '25 Collection draws inspiration from the quiet power of clothing —the way it shapes our presence, reflects our inner world, and inspires confidence with every step.

Crafted with precision and poetic elegance, each piece embodies the duality of strength and softness, blending timeless silhouettes with modern textures. Rich tones, luxurious fabrics, and meticulous details come together to create a wardrobe that transcends the ordinary and inspires the extraordinary.

More than clothing, these designs are an invitation to embrace your true self. To move through the world with confidence, grace, and purpose. This is Autumn reimagined—refined, radiant, and unapologetically bold.

https://www.carlazampatti.com.au/pages/autumn-25-lookbook

Work experience· 6 roles

Fashion Designer · Independent Womenswear LabelJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Lead the development of a contemporary womenswear offering from concept to sampling and production, applying commercial insight to range planning and product development. Produce CADs and technical packs, oversee fittings for production readiness, manage fabric and trim sourcing, liaise with patternmakers and manufacturers on timelines, costings and final garment outcomes, and guide the brand's visual identity and campaign styling.

Apparel & Accessories Designer · SeafollyJan 2025 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

Lead seasonal apparel and accessories collections, own major categories, develop sketches, CADs, tech packs, and construction details; manage sampling and supplier communication; source fabrics and trims; decide on silhouette and fabrication; set up cost calculators and trackers to monitor pricing, margins, and production progress; collaborate to ensure cohesive, fit-focused, commercially strong ranges.

Fashion Designer · Carla ZampattiNov 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Worked with the Design Director to develop collections across tailoring, gowns, and occasionwear; delivered trend research, moodboards, seasonal direction; contributed to fittings, print development, fabric and trim sourcing, sample development; produced CADs and assisted with technical documentation; styled e-commerce and campaign shoots; designed core Classics ensuring silhouette, fit, and collection cohesion; contributed to Australian Fashion Week collections.

Associate Designer / Design Room Manager · Carla ZampattiFeb 2023 – Nov 2023 · 10 mos
Junior Designer · Carla ZampattiMar 2021 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs
Design Assistant · Carla ZampattiJan 2017 – Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design · Whitehouse Institute of Design, Sydney2014 – 2017

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