I'm a fashion designer with 5+ years of experience in menswear and womenswear within an international fashion brand. I collaborate closely with the Creative Director, contributing to the full development of collections from concept to final fitting. I specialize in outerwear, leather, and bottoms and denim, with a strong focus on menswear. I'm skilled in hand sketching and technical design, managing the entire product development process from initial illustration to technical drawings, tech packs, fabric and color research, and prototype development. My background includes mood research, iconographic research, and color palette development, helping define collection identity and visual direction. I also collaborate with Italian, European and international suppliers across sourcing, development and production, and contribute to graphic research to support the collection identity.

Andrea Annarita Mazza

I'm a fashion designer with 5+ years of experience in menswear and womenswear within an international fashion brand. I collaborate closely with the Creative Director, contributing to the full development of collections from concept to final fitting. I specialize in outerwear, leather, and bottoms and denim, with a strong focus on menswear. I'm skilled in hand sketching and technical design, managing the entire product development process from initial illustration to technical drawings, tech packs, fabric and color research, and prototype development. My background includes mood research, iconographic research, and color palette development, helping define collection identity and visual direction. I also collaborate with Italian, European and international suppliers across sourcing, development and production, and contribute to graphic research to support the collection identity.

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I’m a fashion designer with 5+ years of experience in menswear and womenswear within an international fashion brand. I collaborate closely with the Creative Director, contributing to the full development of collections from concept to final fitting.

I specialize in outerwear, leather, and bottoms and denim, with a strong focus on menswear. I’m skilled in hand sketching and technical design, managing the entire product development process from initial illustration to technical drawings, tech packs, fabric and color research, and prototype development. My background includes mood research, iconographic research, and color palette development, helping define collection identity and visual direction. I also collaborate with Italian, European and international suppliers across sourcing, development and production, and contribute to graphic research to support the collection identity.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Junior Fashion Designer at Dirk Bikkembergs
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Participated in the creation of seasonal collections, from freehand sketches to final technical drawings using Adobe tools. Supported the Creative Director with trend research and concept proposals in line with brand identity. Assisted on set during video/photo shoots and fashion events when needed.
Pitti Man at Dirk Bikkembergs
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developed the collection presented at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
Fashion Graduate at Entrano tutti senza bussare (YKK Award)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Selected for the YKK award section with a complete outfit using YKK components, showcased during the event.
Festival Participant at Milan Fashion Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Selection for Fashion Film Festival with the video of the thesis project “Entrano tutti senza bussare.”
Assistant Costumist and Scenes at Galassie Srl
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Theatrical tour “Brancaleone” in the earthquake areas of Marche region. Involvement in costume design and on-set work.
Assistant Costumist at Ravenna Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Costume selection for the characters of the opera Zanetto by Mascagni.
Fashion Designer at Dirk Bikkembergs
January 1, 2021 - Present
Partner closely with the Creative Director across concept development, category building and collection execution. Conduct mood research, iconographic research and color palette development to support the creative direction and overall collection identity. Responsible for menswear design, with previous experience in womenswear collections. Specialized in outerwear, leather, and bottoms and denim categories. Manage the full design and development process: hand sketching and concept development; technical drawings and tech packs; fabric and color research; development follow-up and fittings; contribute to graphic research and development; collaborate with Italian, European and international suppliers across sourcing, development and production; support collection structure and category development with a strong product-focused approach.
Assistant Costume & Set Designer at Theatre & Opera Productions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Support in costume research and visual development for stage productions.

Education

High School Diploma at Mengaroni Art High School - Fashion Design / Pattern Making
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in Fashion Design at IED - European Institute of Design - Fashion Design / Pattern Making
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma in Fashion Design & Pattern Making at Mengaroni Art High School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design & Pattern Making at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

YKK Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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