Lara Mcgrane
I’m a fashion and textile designer based in Porto, Portugal, inspired by fabric, texture, color, and construction.
About
I’m a fashion and textile designer based in Porto, Portugal, inspired by fabric, texture, color, and construction. With a BA in Textile Surface Design (from NCAD) and a Level 5 qualification in Fashion Design, I enjoy turning textile techniques into thoughtful contemporary fashion concepts through sampling, prototyping, and garment development.
I also bring real retail and visual merchandising experience, which helps me balance creativity with customer needs and the commercial side of design. From trend research and concept development to creating product-ready prototypes, I’m hands-on, adaptable, and motivated by learning through making—whether that’s through woven/knitted textile work, surface design exploration, or experimentation with design tools and visual storytelling.
- 4 years' experience
- Joined October 2026
Industry experience
- Retail
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Media & Entertainment
Work experience· 4 roles
Assisted with retail operations and supported visual merchandising activities to improve store presentation and customer experience, combining trend awareness with practical, sales-focused support.
Early made-in-Portugal textile/fashion design work with a focus on developing and presenting textile and fashion products for customers and direct orders.
Early designer and direct-to-GIF/brand presence through creative textile and fashion design. Provides textile and design concepts, sampling/prototyping, and presentation-ready outputs for textile/fashion projects.
Education
Certifications and awards
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