Hi, I’m Viviana Pastore, a fashion designer and trend strategist focused on turning creative concepts into commercially successful products. Over the past decade I’ve developed and managed collections across Europe’s fashion capitals, collaborating with brands like Mango and premium partners, always grounding design in market needs and buyer behavior. I thrive at the intersection of trend insight, product design, and market intelligence to deliver retail-ready pieces that feel fresh month after month. From leading design collaborations and capsule collections to streamlining production, tech packs, and fittings, I bring a rational, structured approach to the product lifecycle. I’m passionate about global scouting, cross-cultural collaboration, and building brands that resonate with customers while achieving business goals.

Viviana Pastore

Hi, I’m Viviana Pastore, a fashion designer and trend strategist focused on turning creative concepts into commercially successful products. Over the past decade I’ve developed and managed collections across Europe’s fashion capitals, collaborating with brands like Mango and premium partners, always grounding design in market needs and buyer behavior. I thrive at the intersection of trend insight, product design, and market intelligence to deliver retail-ready pieces that feel fresh month after month. From leading design collaborations and capsule collections to streamlining production, tech packs, and fittings, I bring a rational, structured approach to the product lifecycle. I’m passionate about global scouting, cross-cultural collaboration, and building brands that resonate with customers while achieving business goals.

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Hi, I’m Viviana Pastore, a fashion designer and trend strategist focused on turning creative concepts into commercially successful products. Over the past decade I’ve developed and managed collections across Europe’s fashion capitals, collaborating with brands like Mango and premium partners, always grounding design in market needs and buyer behavior. I thrive at the intersection of trend insight, product design, and market intelligence to deliver retail-ready pieces that feel fresh month after month.

From leading design collaborations and capsule collections to streamlining production, tech packs, and fittings, I bring a rational, structured approach to the product lifecycle. I’m passionate about global scouting, cross-cultural collaboration, and building brands that resonate with customers while achieving business goals.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
German
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelancer at Vamani Overseas
July 6, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Global Supplier Liaison: Providing design and technical strategy for Tier-1 garment manufacturers catering to international retail leaders. Production-Ready Execution: Full-cycle development from trend forecasting and fabric sourcing to the delivery of finalized technical specifications. Supply Chain Optimization: Streamlining communication and technical workflows between European design hubs and production units to ensure quality and lead-time efficiency.
Senior Designer at Vamani
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Trend analysis for globally recognized retail businesses. Presenting and coordinating collections according to the latest market requests. Establishing and managing relationships with key corporate clients. Working hand-in-hand with the production and manufacturing offices in India.
Assistant Creative Director & Designer at Mango
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
Worked with Directors of Product Design and Buying to build collection structure based on market needs. Managed the product lifecycle of every category across every month to ensure constant retail freshness. Developed custom capsule designs based on market demand, coordinating print artworks and managing tech packs and garment fittings. Coordinated special design collaborations with premium external brands and events, including Boglioli and the Barcelona Open Godó Tennis Tournament. Traveled internationally for trend scouting and market research in Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, London, and Milan.
Product Designer & Trend Analyst at Mango
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
Strategic Alignment: Partnered with Executive Direction and Boglioli to define brand identity and market positioning. Trend Intelligence: Conducted biannual international scouting (catwalks, fabrics, street style) to translate global shifts into actionable design guidelines. Collection Synchronization: Orchestrated the visual harmony between core lines and high-profile projects like Barcelona Open (Godó), optimizing commercial timing and preventing strategic overlap. Product Development: Led research, moodboards, and material selection for niche capsules, integrating cultural insights and digital-first strategies to align creative output with business goals.
Design & Product Support (Internship) at Holy Fashion Group
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Preparing technical product sheets and detailed tech packs. Creating moodboards and developing original artwork. Assisting in layout and graphic design.
Design & Product Support (Internship) at Holly Fashion Group
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Supported end-to-end seasonal collection development by preparing technical sheets, moodboards, and the official Stylebook to ensure technical accuracy throughout the prototyping and production phases.
Graphic Designer at And Dossantos
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Creating hand-drawn and digital illustrations. Assisting in presentation development for client pitches. Managing social media presence and visual curation.
Graphic Designer at Anddos Santos
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Developed visual stories and digital assets across social media and web platforms to drive brand growth through graphic design and advertising. Leveraged data-driven marketing analyses and presentations to identify customer segments and align creative content with strategic objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at IED
September 6, 2015 - July 31, 2018
Fashion Design
Postgraduate Course Visual Identity and Branding at UOC
January 1, 2023 - March 23, 2026
Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design at IED Milan
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Postgraduate Course Visual Identity and Branding at UOC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

ECODESIGN FASHION TRAINING
February 1, 2024 - May 17, 2024
Eco Design Training
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite (Expert)
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2026
Branding
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2026
Generative AI (Midjourney, Firefly)
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2026
Product Strategy Lifecycle Management
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2026

Industry Experience

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