Energetic, determined, and flexible with a strong aesthetic sense. I constantly seek new visual languages through meticulous attention to detail, materials, color harmony, and quality. I'm curious and culturally aware, hunting vintage and niche pieces to build an evolving research archive that bridges past craftsmanship with contemporary design, combining heritage with modern storytelling. Enthusiastic and open-minded, organized and precise, I pursue excellence through methodical work, maintaining professionalism while fostering collaboration, communication, and innovative problem-solving.

Teresa Colonna

Energetic, determined, and flexible with a strong aesthetic sense. I constantly seek new visual languages through meticulous attention to detail, materials, color harmony, and quality. I'm curious and culturally aware, hunting vintage and niche pieces to build an evolving research archive that bridges past craftsmanship with contemporary design, combining heritage with modern storytelling. Enthusiastic and open-minded, organized and precise, I pursue excellence through methodical work, maintaining professionalism while fostering collaboration, communication, and innovative problem-solving.

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Energetic, determined, and flexible with a strong aesthetic sense. I constantly seek new visual languages through meticulous attention to detail, materials, color harmony, and quality.

I’m curious and culturally aware, hunting vintage and niche pieces to build an evolving research archive that bridges past craftsmanship with contemporary design, combining heritage with modern storytelling. Enthusiastic and open-minded, organized and precise, I pursue excellence through methodical work, maintaining professionalism while fostering collaboration, communication, and innovative problem-solving.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at YUMEX ITALIA
July 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Lead collection development, material sourcing & vendor management. Author & supervise tech packs, spec sheets, grading, prototyping and fit sessions. Production supervision: coordinate production, QC, timelines and factory follow-up and costing management. Manage design team; implement CAD, PLM, Clo3D.
Brand Manager at ITEM CLUB
January 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025
Define brand identity, digital identity and realize web design, oversee visual merchandising and brand strategy. Coordinate storytelling across product and channels. Curate campaign styling and visual outputs. Manage supplier relationships and B2B relations; attend trade shows and source premium materials. Coordinate sampling and creative team.
Junior Fashion Designer — Menswear at TELAMIRA
October 31, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Trend research & concept: monitor trends (WGSN, Peclers, film/TV, pop culture) and develop collection themes, moodboard, define key items and silhouettes. Material sourcing in scout fairs, showrooms and suppliers. Product development: produce collections and technical sheets; enter materials and components into product DB. Supervise finishing and defect correction with artisans.
Graphic Designer at TELAMIRA
April 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Manage shoot assets archive, photo & video editing. Create visual branding, packaging and print. Produce lookbooks and event/fair collateral (brochures, posters); coordinate print suppliers.
Assistant Fashion Stylist at SARA PAOLUCCI (L’Officiel, Vogue, Spaghetti Magazine)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Full styling workflow for editorials & shoots (moodboard → fittings → set). Talent & broadcast styling: events and on-air outfit management for Martina Martorano (RAI Radio2 host). Studio coordination (Rome/Milan), outfit logistics and archive/press liaison.

Education

Fur Design & Product Development Specialization at Saga Furs Oyj
March 12, 2025 - June 26, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED)
October 21, 2021 - July 8, 2024

Qualifications

Female Entrepreneurship Award (CONFIMPRENDITORI)
January 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Forma Exhibition - Hourglass Fur Coat exhibited
January 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Press Award IED Design Awards
January 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025
Rome Fashion Show Thesis Collection Runway
January 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Other