I’m Ishita, a second year fashion design student at Istituto Marangoni passionate about fashion and accessories design. My areas of interests are design, styling, content creation and pattern making. With my previous experiences in content creation and modelling along with my highly appreciated creative thinking skills fashion design my biggest assurance is that the work that I provide will always be the best and creatively unique and Im eager to prove that!

Ishita Mukundan

I’m Ishita, a second year fashion design student at Istituto Marangoni passionate about fashion and accessories design. My areas of interests are design, styling, content creation and pattern making. With my previous experiences in content creation and modelling along with my highly appreciated creative thinking skills fashion design my biggest assurance is that the work that I provide will always be the best and creatively unique and Im eager to prove that!

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I’m Ishita, a second year fashion design student at Istituto Marangoni passionate about fashion and accessories design. My areas of interests are design, styling, content creation and pattern making. With my previous experiences in content creation and modelling along with my highly appreciated creative thinking skills fashion design my biggest assurance is that the work that I provide will always be the best and creatively unique and Im eager to prove that!

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Creator at The Akinna
October 2, 2024 - Present
Produced and edited promotional reels for The Akinna's luxury bag brand; styled, modeled and filmed product-focused content in alignment with the brand’s aesthetic.
Freelance Model at The Akinna
February 2, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Collaborated on a pre-launch campaign photoshoot to support Milan-based luxury bag brand’s marketing and product positioning efforts.
Runway Rehearsal Model (Volunteer) at BALLY - Milano Fashion Week
July 2, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Walked as a model placeholder during Bally’s official pre-show rehearsal for Milan Fashion Week; gained first-hand backstage experience in a high-pressure environment.
Co-founder | Head of Marketing & Design at Chrysalis
January 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Co-founded an on-profit student-led organization championing United Nations SDGs; conducted workshops and competitions for impactful awareness.
Volunteer Assistant at Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
January 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Assisted mentally and physically disabled senior citizens; created art and crafts; supported patients and coordinated movement within facilities.
Volunteer Art Instructor at Singapore Association of Mental Health
December 31, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Collaborated with the Singapore Association of Mental Health; conducted workshops and showcased artwork created by mentally challenged individuals.
Head of Design at Singapore Anatomy Club
January 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Crafted templates, logos and impactful advertisements for social media pages.
Content Creator at Hipocrene Magazine
January 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Created fashion- and design-related content for a student-led magazine; collaborated with fellow students and editors to present current fashion culture and student life at Istituto Marangoni Milan.
Volunteer Runway Model at Bally – Milan Fashion Week
July 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Walked as a model during Bally's official pre-show rehearsal; gained first-hand backstage experience in a high-pressure, industry-standard environment.
Freelance Content Creator at The Akinna
July 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Produced and edited promotional reels for Milan-based luxury bag brand, aligning content with brand aesthetics and product positioning.
Co-Founder & Head of Marketing & Design at Chrysalis (Non-Profit Student-Led Organization)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded and led marketing and design initiatives, championing UN SDGs; organized workshops and campaigns to raise awareness and measure impact.
Volunteer Assistant at Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, Singapore
December 31, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Supported mentally and physically disabled senior citizens; assisted with art and craft activities and coordinated movement within facilities.
Volunteer Instructor at Singapore Association of Mental Health
December 31, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Conducted workshops and showcased artworks created by mentally challenged individuals.
Head of Design at Singapore Anatomy Club (Design School)
January 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Crafted templates, logos and impactful advertisements for social media pages.
Content Creator at Hippocrene Magazine
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Created regular fashion/design-related content for the student-led magazine at Istituto Marangoni; collaborated with fellow students and editors to reflect current fashion culture and student life at Marangoni.
Volunteer Assistant at Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Assisted mentally and physically disabled senior citizens; created art and crafts; supported patients and coordinated movement within facilities.
Head of Design at Anatomy Club
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Crafted templates, logos and impactful advertisements for social media pages.
Runway Rehearsal Model (Volunteer) at BALLY - Milan
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Gained first-hand backstage experience in a high-pressure, industry-standard environment.
Freelance Model at The Akinna
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Collaborated on a pre-launch photoshoot to support Milan-based luxury bag brand's marketing and product positioning efforts.
Co-founder / Head of Marketing & Design at Chrysalis
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Championed UN SDGs; conducted workshops and competitions for impactful awareness.
Volunteer Illustrator at Singapore Association of Mental Health
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Drew and collaborated on workshops and artwork created by individuals with mental health challenges; contributed to community awareness.
Content Creator (Freelance) at The Akinna
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Produced and edited promotional reels for luxury bag brand's marketing and product positioning efforts.
Content Creator at Hippocrene Magazine
February 1, 2024 - November 7, 2025
Created regular fashion/design content for the student-led magazine at Istituto Marangoni; collaborated with fellow students and editors to present current fashion culture and student life at Marangoni.
Freelance Model at The Akina
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Collaborated on a pre-launch campaign photoshoot to support Milan-based luxury bag brand’s marketing and product positioning efforts.
Co-founder; Head of Marketing & Design at Chrysalis (Non-Profit) – UNSDG Champion
January 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Co-founded a student organization; led marketing & design efforts; conducted workshops and competitions for impactful awareness on SDGs.
Runway Rehearsal Model (Volunteer) at BALLY - Milan Fashion Week FW25
July 2, 2025 - July 2, 2025
Walked as a model; gained first-hand backstage experience in a high-pressure, industry-standard environment.
Freelance Model at The Akina
July 2, 2025 - July 2, 2025
Collaborated on a pre-launch campaign photoshoot to support Milan-based luxury bag brand’s marketing and product positioning efforts.
Volunteer Assistant at Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted mentally and physically disabled senior citizens; supported patients and coordinated movement within facilities; created art and crafts.
Volunteer Instructor at Singapore Association of Mental Health
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Conducted workshops and showcased artwork created by mentally challenged individuals.
Head of Design at Anatomy Club (Singapore)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Crafted templates, logos and impactful advertisements for social media pages.
Participant at Dartmouth College – Summer Creativity, Innovation and Design Program
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Introduced to design thinking; engaged in hands-on projects that fostered innovative problem-solving.

Education

BA Honors in Fashion Design and Accessories at Istituto Marangoni Milano
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Global Indian International School, Singapore
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Accessories at Istituto Marangoni
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Accessories at Istituto Marangoni Milano
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
IB Diploma Programme at Global Indian International School, Singapore (Smart Campus)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Accessories at Istituto Marangoni Milan
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

IB Diploma Programme
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA Honors in Fashion Design and Accessories
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
Global Citizenship Scholarship (Full Ride)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other