Argentine–Italian fashion designer based in Málaga, focused on fashion and textile design, production follow-up, and vendor coordination. I create tech packs, develop trend/color direction, and ensure smooth garment production from concept to finished pieces. I bring customer-service and operations experience from hospitality and manufacturing settings, handling inquiries, resolving issues, managing timelines, and maintaining quality control—so brands and clients get reliable communication before, during, and after delivery.

Solana Alfano Margonari

Argentine–Italian fashion designer based in Málaga, focused on fashion and textile design, production follow-up, and vendor coordination. I create tech packs, develop trend/color direction, and ensure smooth garment production from concept to finished pieces. I bring customer-service and operations experience from hospitality and manufacturing settings, handling inquiries, resolving issues, managing timelines, and maintaining quality control—so brands and clients get reliable communication before, during, and after delivery.

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Argentine–Italian fashion designer based in Málaga, focused on fashion and textile design, production follow-up, and vendor coordination. I create tech packs, develop trend/color direction, and ensure smooth garment production from concept to finished pieces.

I bring customer-service and operations experience from hospitality and manufacturing settings, handling inquiries, resolving issues, managing timelines, and maintaining quality control—so brands and clients get reliable communication before, during, and after delivery.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance designer at Delaostia
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Freelance designer for a women’s fashion brand. Created Tech Packs for apparel collections; liaised with textile and supplier vendors; oversaw development and production; uploaded collections to WGSN.
Guest Relation at Vacation Benalmádena
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Customer service and general management focused on client care and company support.
Freelance Technical Fashion Developer at Delaostia S.A
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Built 20+ detailed technical packs for seasonal apparel collections including measurement specifications, BOMs, and construction guidelines. Coordinated directly with overseas manufacturers and textile mills to align material sourcing and production execution. Managed product documentation workflows aligned with WGSN trend research and brand positioning. Reviewed samples, identified construction inconsistencies, and optimized technical documentation, reducing correction rounds by ~20%.
Diseñadora de moda Freelance at Delaostia
November 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance fashion designer responsible for technical and print sheet development, cost evaluation for sample and production processes, trend research and textile selection, supplier liaison, and product development and production management.
Encargada del Diseño y Producto at Cristobal Colon S.R.L
July 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Managed integral brand processes for Bullbenny and Selú from workshop reception to product completion. Created technical sheets detailing construction, planned strategic cut divisions for prints and embroidery, and supervised final product quality and efficiency.
Designer - Licensed Brand Collections at Cristobal Colon SRL
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Full product design for licensed textile collections; creation of Tech Packs and collection developments; direct contact with textile suppliers and mills; sample testing and collection development; product development for Oriente.
Designer at Cristobal Colon SRL
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Designer for licensed brands NHS (Santa Cruz, Independent, Creature, Zoo York, Lost). Full product design for licensed textile collections; creation of Tech Packs and collection development; direct contact with textile suppliers and mills; sample testing and collection development; product development for Oriente.
Diseñadora de moda Freelance y Stylist at Await
June 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance fashion designer and stylist focusing on technical and print sheet development, trend application, innovative design creation, and creative direction in photoshoots and campaign production for e-commerce.
Diseñadora desarrollista NHS at NHS
May 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Developed integral product lines for NHS brands Independent, Santa Cruz, Creature, as well as Starter, Zoo York, and MCD. Responsible for collection creation, textile and trim sourcing, sample tracking, supplier communications, fit testing, fabric and print development, technical sheet creation, and marketing campaigns including lookbooks.
Area Manager at Cheij Lab, Garment Manufacturing
December 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Managed customer service for brands and clients via chat and email, including order management and production follow-up. Created and supervised tech packs, coordinated cutting, sewing, and finishing processes, performed quality control on finished garments, and scheduled delivery timelines with clients.
Technical Fashion Designer - Licensed Brands (NHS) at Cristobal Colon SRL
December 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Led technical development for 35+ production-ready apparel styles per season across multiple licensed brands. Produced comprehensive documentation including graded measurement charts, fabric specifications, trims, labeling, and compliance details. Conducted fitting sessions and implemented structural adjustments, reducing sampling correction rounds by ~25%. Contributed to collections ranging from 20–50 SKUs across Women’s, Men’s, Juniors, and Kids categories. Liaised with overseas (4+) and domestic (8+) suppliers to align with licensing standards and production timelines for brands including Santa Cruz, Independent, Creature, Zoo York, and Lost.
Design and Product Manager at Cheij Lab, Garment Manufacturing Workshop
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Managed brands such as Bulbenny and Seki, from Tech Pack creation to product packaging and quality control. Supervised garment cutting, sewing, ironing, and finishing processes.
Part-Time Salesperson at Puma Sports SA
January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Part-time sales role supporting retail operations and customer service.
Vendedora Part-Time at Puma Sports S.A
January 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Worked as a part-time sales associate in retail environment.
Diseñadora Textil e Indumentaria - Pasantía at Puma Sports S.A
January 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Part-time sales associate at the shop in Shopping Puma Sports S.A, supporting retail operations while gaining industry insight and client relations experience.
Part-Time Salesperson at Puma Sports SA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Design and Product Manager at Cheij Lab Manufacturing
December 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Supervised end-to-end garment development from initial technical documentation to production packaging and quality control. Managed factory workflow (cutting, sewing, finishing, and compliance verification). Coordinated production corrections based on sample reviews and construction standards, and audited technical sheets prior to production to ensure measurement accuracy and construction consistency.
Part-Time Salesperson at Puma Sports SA
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Assisted in-store customers and supported sales in sportswear and lifestyle collections. Advised customers on products, managed stock and replenishment, and contributed to basic visual merchandising and store organization. Supported cash register operations and daily store tasks.
Diseñadora de estampas y conceptos de las colecciones at Nasty Mondays
April 30, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Designed textile prints and concepts for collections, researched trends for print and collection design, created 3D mock-ups to visualize prints, and prepared serigraphy technical sheets with pattern placement details.
Freelance Fashion and Prints designer at Nasty Mondays
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Designed prints and collection concepts; researched trends via WGSN; created mock-ups and lookbook layouts; prepared stamp sheets for serigraphy.
Asistente personal del diseñador at Sadaels
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Assistant to designer Juan Hernandez Daels, contributing to textile catalog creation, embroidery technique testing for textile enhancements, technical and geometric sheet preparation with construction details, and creative product design.
Fashion Design Intern at Juan Hernandez Daels, Sadaels
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Assisted the Head Designer and Production team; developed textile designs and technical sheets; created Tech Packs for the collections.
Owner / Freelance Designer for Fashion Brands at The Curation Studio
July 1, 2021 - Present
Owned and operated a freelance fashion design practice. Created tech packs for apparel collections and communicated directly with textile and supplier vendors. Supported development and production follow-up for collections, including trend and color direction development to align designs with market direction and manufacturing requirements.
Founder & Fashion Developer at The Curation Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and led an independent technical fashion studio focused on structuring production systems for emerging brands. Structured and standardized 40+ production-ready technical packages for overseas manufacturing. Oversaw digital fittings and implemented garment construction adjustments prior to bulk production. Supported seasonal collections (25–50 SKUs) across multiple categories and directed supplier coordination and sample evaluation processes to ensure technical accuracy and reduce correction cycles.

Education

Designadora Textil e Indumentaria at Universidad de Palermo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Productora de Moda - Estilista at Universidad de Palermo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at Universidad de Palermo
March 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Production - Styling at Universidad de Palermo
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at UP, Universidad de Palermo
March 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Production - Styling at UP, Universidad de Palermo
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Fashion and Fabric Designer at Universidad de Palermo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Fashion Image Production at Universidad de Palermo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at UP, Universidad de Palermo
March 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Production - Styling at UP, Universidad de Palermo
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2022

Qualifications

Guide to Blender and Stylised illustrations
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Personal Shopper
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Fashion Stylist
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Guide to Blender and Stylised illustrations
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Personal Shopper
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Fashion Stylist
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Guide to Blender and Stylised illustrations (Certified)
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026
Personal Shopper (Certified)
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2026
Fashion Stylist (Certified)
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality