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Hi, I’m Kina Fan—a fashion designer and costume practitioner who loves tailoring, draping, and experimenting with textural materials. I design for stage and wardrobe, blending couture craft with modern silhouettes to tell stories that celebrate individuality.
Currently based between Manchester and London (UK) with work spanning Los Angeles and Hong Kong, I mentor Otis Fashion Show projects for evening wear, sportwear, and swimwear while collaborating with brands on adventurous garments.
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Mentor - Evening Wear at Otis Fashion Show (David Meister)
January 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025Designed and sewn experimental draping in silk taffeta with boning and horsehair, inspired by 1950s–60s couture glamour; created geometric shapes in one saturated color; executed precision construction and detailed fit assessments on complex silhouettes.
Mentor - Elevated Sportwear at Otis Fashion Show (AGOLDE)
January 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025Designed and sewed a neutral color abstract draping collection in silk wool twill and denim twill; applied advanced technical knowledge of elevated sportswear construction; solved design challenges; refined fabric properties.
Mentor - Swimwear at Otis Fashion Show (Bleu Rod Beattie)
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025Developed neo-natural color palette and coverage; gained expertise with technical fabrics, knits, organza; performed meticulous fittings for flawless function and form.
Mentor - Character-Inspired Activewear (CLO 3D) at Blizzard/Overwatch - Otis Fashion Show
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025Designed an oversized, character-inspired activewear collection; simulated stretch fabrics with macramé treatments; used CLO 3D for detailed virtual fit analysis; de-constructed garment construction to address fit issues; sharpened analytical approach to silhouette, drape and construction integrity.
Design Team Lead at LTFC Fashion Show (Secondary School, HK)
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025Built brand through end-to-end product development using wood laser cutting, plastic, and 3D printing; focused on market-level quality standards and material performance; evaluated work against commercial and aesthetic benchmarks.
Design Team Lead at JAHK (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025End-to-end product development using woodworking, laser cutting, plastic and 3D printing; evaluated performance against brand standards; contributed to market-level quality.
Crew Member at McDonald's (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025Managed dessert station and take-out orders with speed and accuracy; delivered efficient, friendly service in a fast-paced environment; maintained quality and smooth team operations.
Contest Participant at The Soy in Textile Design Challenge (US)
December 31, 2024 - September 28, 2025Sustainable textile competition exploring soy-based fabrics; researched material properties and crafted pieces exploring durability, drape, and surface design.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design at Otis College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
AA Degree
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing
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