I'm Mia Vilardo, a creative designer and trend researcher who plans work processes and coordinates projects from birth to delivery. I blend social research with visual storytelling to translate impressions into tangible products, with a holistic approach to fashion, accessories and branding. I'm a co-founder and educator who loves collaborative teams and adaptive design, always exploring new ideas and translating insights into actionable design strategies.

Mia Vilardo

I'm Mia Vilardo, a creative designer and trend researcher who plans work processes and coordinates projects from birth to delivery. I blend social research with visual storytelling to translate impressions into tangible products, with a holistic approach to fashion, accessories and branding. I'm a co-founder and educator who loves collaborative teams and adaptive design, always exploring new ideas and translating insights into actionable design strategies.

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I’m Mia Vilardo, a creative designer and trend researcher who plans work processes and coordinates projects from birth to delivery. I blend social research with visual storytelling to translate impressions into tangible products, with a holistic approach to fashion, accessories and branding.

I’m a co-founder and educator who loves collaborative teams and adaptive design, always exploring new ideas and translating insights into actionable design strategies.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Trend Consultant & Creative Director at Wycon Cosmetic
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Trend research, creative direction and involvement in main collection development; external consulting, trend research and art direction.
Teacher / Tutor at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Accesories Design: Adaptive and Inclusive Design for Accessories; Fashion Stylist / Visual Merchandiser; Visual Culture
Consultant for Research and Development of Fashion Jewelry, Footwear, and Leather Goods Collections. at Zuhair Murad
December 1, 2024 - Present
Consultant for Research and Development of Fashion Jewelry, Footwear, and Leather Goods Collections.
Co- Founder ,Trend researcher & Creative Project Manager at Studio Elitre
January 1, 2013 - Present
creative consulting, accessories design and trend research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni
October 1, 2003 - July 1, 2007
Diploma in Economic Technical Institute at ITCG F.P.
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2003

Qualifications

Eco Textile Design Think Table
January 1, 2022 - January 18, 2026
Mediterranean Fashion Prizes promoted by Chanel and Dior
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
BVLGARI uniforms worldwide
January 1, 2016 - January 18, 2026
Young Blood Award (Italian Government)
January 1, 2014 - January 18, 2026
Mittel Moda Magazine Prize
January 1, 2011 - January 18, 2026
Exhibition: Il nuovo vocabolario della Moda
January 1, 2016 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

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