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I'm Karolina Widecka, a womenswear designer based in Paris with formal training from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. I excel at turning creative direction into production-ready apparel, with strong expertise in fabric, tailoring, athleisure, and construction. I lead design narratives, drive silhouette development, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact collections. Currently, I serve as Lead of RTW Show at Coperni, where I shape the womenswear show from concept to delivery and guide a small design team. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partner on high-profile collaborations, and enjoy translating creativity into precise tech packs, production-ready garments, and compelling launch visuals.…I'm Karolina Widecka, a womenswear designer based in Paris with formal training from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. I excel at turning creative direction into production-ready apparel, with strong expertise in fabric, tailoring, athleisure, and construction. I lead design narratives, drive silhouette development, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact collections. Currently, I serve as Lead of RTW Show at Coperni, where I shape the womenswear show from concept to delivery and guide a small design team. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partner on high-profile collaborations, and enjoy translating creativity into precise tech packs, production-ready garments, and compelling launch visuals.

Karolina Widecka

Designer, Creative Director, Art Director, +2

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I'm Karolina Widecka, a womenswear designer based in Paris with formal training from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. I excel at turning creative direction into production-ready apparel, with strong expertise in fabric, tailoring, athleisure, and construction. I lead design narratives, drive silhouette development, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact collections. Currently, I serve as Lead of RTW Show at Coperni, where I shape the womenswear show from concept to delivery and guide a small design team. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partner on high-profile collaborations, and enjoy translating creativity into precise tech packs, production-ready garments, and compelling launch visuals.…I'm Karolina Widecka, a womenswear designer based in Paris with formal training from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. I excel at turning creative direction into production-ready apparel, with strong expertise in fabric, tailoring, athleisure, and construction. I lead design narratives, drive silhouette development, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact collections. Currently, I serve as Lead of RTW Show at Coperni, where I shape the womenswear show from concept to delivery and guide a small design team. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partner on high-profile collaborations, and enjoy translating creativity into precise tech packs, production-ready garments, and compelling launch visuals.

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I’m Karolina Widecka, a womenswear designer based in Paris with formal training from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. I excel at turning creative direction into production-ready apparel, with strong expertise in fabric, tailoring, athleisure, and construction. I lead design narratives, drive silhouette development, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact collections.

Currently, I serve as Lead of RTW Show at Coperni, where I shape the womenswear show from concept to delivery and guide a small design team. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partner on high-profile collaborations, and enjoy translating creativity into precise tech packs, production-ready garments, and compelling launch visuals.

Skills

Fashion Design

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Polish

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Dutch

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Designer / Lead of RTW Show at Coperni

April 1, 2022 - Present

Leading the womenswear RTW show collections from concept to final delivery, overseeing the design vision and development. Managed a small design team (junior designer and interns), organized workflow, and upheld high creative and execution standards. Oversaw the Puma × Coperni collaboration, guiding design direction and end-to-end product development. Launched the C+ project, introducing probiotic-infused athleisure, merging innovation, wellness, and performance. Drove silhouette innovation through 3D draping, pattern development, and prototyping. Translated creative direction into production-ready garments with precise construction. Produced technical drawings, freehand sketches, and tech packs to align cross-functional teams and external partners. Collaborated with fabric, trim, and embroidery teams to develop distinctive seasonal materials. Partnered with image and communications teams to shape design narratives and launch visuals.

Junior Designer / Soft Woven & Tailoring at Y/PROJECT

September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022

Acted as the sole soft-woven designer, leading design and development for all soft-woven categories across the collection. Led the design of a memorial dress in tribute to Alber Elbaz. Supported high-profile collaborations, including Fila and Jean Paul Gaultier. Developed production-ready patterns for factory launch, ensuring accuracy, fit, and manufacturability. Executed complex 3D draping, pattern development, garment engineering and created detailed technical and freehand drawings. Conducted extensive fabric, trim, print and embroidery research to support creative direction and innovation across categories.

Studio Assistant at Haider Ackermann

March 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Developed patterns and prototypes for high-end menswear and womenswear RTW and show looks. Assisted with garment construction, fit adjustments, and final piece execution for the runway collections. Supported backstage operations during Paris Fashion Week, ensuring flawless presentation and garment readiness.

Studio Assistant at Carlo Jösch Couturier

January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015

Assisted with pattern making and garment construction.

Studio Assistant at Maria Lucas

October 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Assisted with design, sketching, and production support.