Valentina Xu Desideri
I am a multidisciplinary fashion design professional blending craft and concept across woven and knit textiles, from research to production and show collections.
About
I am a multidisciplinary fashion design professional blending craft and concept across woven and knit textiles, from research to production and show collections. I enjoy transforming ideas into wearable stories that perform on the runway and in campaigns.
I thrive in collaborative teams, leading with curiosity, mentoring designers, and delivering high-quality results on tight timelines. I’m passionate about the show collection process, from research to concept development, mood and color direction, fabric sourcing, and final fittings.
- 11 years' experience
- Joined November 2025
Skills· 12
Languages
- ItalianFluent
- EnglishAdvanced
- ChineseAdvanced
- FrenchIntermediate
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Other
Work experience· 13 roles
Design consultancy supporting the senior design team, concept development, archive research, materials sourcing, and prototyping; collaboration with the Creative Director and reporting to the Chief Designer (Filippo Grazio li).
Led the development of Missoni's seasonal show collections, overseeing archive research, materials sourcing, team management, sketch development, moulage/draping, knitwear development, print/embroidery placements, and show preparation.
Leading head of show collections; archive and concept research; materials sourcing; manage a team of 6; sketching and design development for woven and knitwear; moulage/draping; follow yarn choices and sampling; oversee fittings for show collections.
Education· 6
Certifications and awards
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