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Kina Fan

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Hi, I'm Kina Fan—a fashion designer and costume practitioner who loves tailoring, draping, and experimenting with textural materials.

About

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.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing

Work experience· 8 roles

Mentor - Elevated Sportwear · Otis Fashion Show (AGOLDE)Jan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Designed 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 - Evening Wear · Otis Fashion Show (David Meister)Jan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Designed 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.

Contest Participant · The Soy in Textile Design Challenge (US)Dec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos

Sustainable textile competition exploring soy-based fabrics; researched material properties and crafted pieces exploring durability, drape, and surface design.

Mentor - Character-Inspired Activewear (CLO 3D) · Blizzard/Overwatch - Otis Fashion ShowJan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos
Mentor - Swimwear · Otis Fashion Show (Bleu Rod Beattie)Jan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos
Crew Member · McDonald's (Hong Kong)Jan 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Design Team Lead · JAHK (Hong Kong)Jan 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Design Team Lead · LTFC Fashion Show (Secondary School, HK)Jan 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design · Otis College of Art and Design2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards

AA Degree2030 – 2025

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