I am an IED graduate fashion designer with hands-on experience in collection development. I excel at concept creation, trend research, sketching, technical design, and material selection, with a strong eye for detail and market relevance. I’ve presented collections to clients and industry professionals during Milan Fashion Week and Pitti Immagine Uomo and Pitti Filati, honing visual storytelling and product presentation. As a freelancer and collaborator, I translate design concepts into commercially viable collections aligned with brand identity. My experience spans costume design and stage wardrobe, production planning, and cross-functional teamwork across design, product, and communications to deliver cohesive, market-ready outcomes.

Manfredi Montalto

I am an IED graduate fashion designer with hands-on experience in collection development. I excel at concept creation, trend research, sketching, technical design, and material selection, with a strong eye for detail and market relevance. I’ve presented collections to clients and industry professionals during Milan Fashion Week and Pitti Immagine Uomo and Pitti Filati, honing visual storytelling and product presentation. As a freelancer and collaborator, I translate design concepts into commercially viable collections aligned with brand identity. My experience spans costume design and stage wardrobe, production planning, and cross-functional teamwork across design, product, and communications to deliver cohesive, market-ready outcomes.

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I am an IED graduate fashion designer with hands-on experience in collection development. I excel at concept creation, trend research, sketching, technical design, and material selection, with a strong eye for detail and market relevance. I’ve presented collections to clients and industry professionals during Milan Fashion Week and Pitti Immagine Uomo and Pitti Filati, honing visual storytelling and product presentation.

As a freelancer and collaborator, I translate design concepts into commercially viable collections aligned with brand identity. My experience spans costume design and stage wardrobe, production planning, and cross-functional teamwork across design, product, and communications to deliver cohesive, market-ready outcomes.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social and Communication Manager
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported collection design for brands like Byblos and Khosrov with sketches, technical drawings, moodboards, and prototypes; contributed to collection communication and press materials.
Junior Fashion Designer
October 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Actively contributed to collection design and development, including production planning and prototyping; collaborated with Manifatture Sesia; translated yarn research into visual content and contributed to exhibition set design for Pitti Filati.
Costume Designer
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Designed and produced stage costumes for theatrical and musical performances; advanced training in Costume Design focused on tailoring and historically-inspired costume concepts.

Education

High School Diploma - Classical Studies and English at Liceo Classico Giovanni XXIII
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019
Fashion Design at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED)
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Fashion Design - ITS Arcademy Florania at ITS Arcademy Florania
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Qualifications

High School Diploma - Classical Studies and English
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019
Certificate/Diploma - Costume Design & Garment Construction
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

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