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I’m Chiara Modica, a fashion designer and product developer with extensive experience in womenswear, denim and textile research. I thrive on turning ideas into wearable realities.
I specialize in researching and developing fabrics, prints and embroideries, and I excel at supplier management, tech pack preparation, fittings and creative direction from concept to final product.
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Fashion Designer and Product Developer Consultant at Halfboy
April 1, 2024 - PresentWorked with fashion brands to create seasonal collections and special capsule collections. Analyzed market trends and found new materials to improve product quality. Managed the product development process from the initial idea to final production. Made moodboards, sketches, and technical drawings to show design ideas to clients. Coordinated with production teams and suppliers to meet delivery times and quality standards. Gave style advice to improve existing product lines and add new product categories. Prepared tech packs and led fittings and presentations.
Product Developer Womenswear & Menswear at Vivienne Westwood
March 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025Denim and jersey product developer for menswear and womenswear collections. Collaborated and supported the design team during the creation of collections, finding technical solutions aligned with the House creative vision. Prepared tech packs, worked on seasonal overviews, and supported management of external suppliers concerning timing and qualitative standards. Led fittings and supported fashion shows and sales campaigns.
Fashion Designer Womenswear at Zara Woman (Inditex Group)
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Designed and developed for the denim department of Zara Woman. Researched trends, materials, and created mood boards to develop inspiration for womenswear collections, focusing on denim details and washing techniques. Responsible for the research and development of fabrics, prints, and embroideries. Created hand-drawn or Procreate sketches of apparel pieces and silhouettes. Managed the entire creative process from research and design to final product. Acted as point of contact with suppliers to ensure quality manufacturing processes. Prepared tech packs and led fittings and presentations.
Product Developer Menswear at Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh (New Guards Group)
July 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Developed denim and leather products for the menswear collection. Collaborated and supported the design team during collection creation, finding technical solutions in line with the House's creative vision. Responsible for research of leather, fabrics, and materials while maintaining close contact with suppliers. Managed raw materials and fabrics archives and researched denim details and washing following development in laundries. Prepared tech packs and supported seasonal overview and supplier management. Led fittings and supported fashion shows and sales campaigns.
Fashion Designer & Product Developer Consultant at Halfboy
April 1, 2024 - PresentFashion designer and product development consultant responsible for concept-to-final-product development, fabrics and textile research, supplier management, tech pack preparation, fittings, and creative direction at Halfboy in Milan.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015High School Diploma at Liceo Classico Tommaso Campailla
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni, Milan
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015High School Diploma at Liceo Classico Tommaso Campailla, Modica
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Bachelor Degree at Istituto Marangoni, Milan
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015High School Diploma at Liceo Classico Tommaso Campailla, Modica
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Bachelor Degree at Istituto Marangoni, Milan
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015High School Diploma at Liceo Classico Tommaso Campailla, Modica
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Other, Professional Services
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