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I am a fashion designer and fabric specialist with over 15 years of international experience in the luxury fashion and textile industry across Italy, the UK, and Mexico. I excel in raw material sourcing, supplier management, and client-facing roles with strong knowledge of mills across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. I am adept at presenting collections, advising on fabrics and trims, and building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers. I am fluent in Italian and English, with a strong interest in sustainable materials and certified fibres. I thrive in cross-cultural collaboration, travel, and trade shows, and I am highly organized and adaptable.…I am a fashion designer and fabric specialist with over 15 years of international experience in the luxury fashion and textile industry across Italy, the UK, and Mexico. I excel in raw material sourcing, supplier management, and client-facing roles with strong knowledge of mills across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. I am adept at presenting collections, advising on fabrics and trims, and building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers. I am fluent in Italian and English, with a strong interest in sustainable materials and certified fibres. I thrive in cross-cultural collaboration, travel, and trade shows, and I am highly organized and adaptable.

Oceana D. Granata

Designer, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +2

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I am a fashion designer and fabric specialist with over 15 years of international experience in the luxury fashion and textile industry across Italy, the UK, and Mexico. I excel in raw material sourcing, supplier management, and client-facing roles with strong knowledge of mills across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. I am adept at presenting collections, advising on fabrics and trims, and building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers. I am fluent in Italian and English, with a strong interest in sustainable materials and certified fibres. I thrive in cross-cultural collaboration, travel, and trade shows, and I am highly organized and adaptable.…I am a fashion designer and fabric specialist with over 15 years of international experience in the luxury fashion and textile industry across Italy, the UK, and Mexico. I excel in raw material sourcing, supplier management, and client-facing roles with strong knowledge of mills across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. I am adept at presenting collections, advising on fabrics and trims, and building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers. I am fluent in Italian and English, with a strong interest in sustainable materials and certified fibres. I thrive in cross-cultural collaboration, travel, and trade shows, and I am highly organized and adaptable.

Available to hire

I am a fashion designer and fabric specialist with over 15 years of international experience in the luxury fashion and textile industry across Italy, the UK, and Mexico. I excel in raw material sourcing, supplier management, and client-facing roles with strong knowledge of mills across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

I am adept at presenting collections, advising on fabrics and trims, and building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers. I am fluent in Italian and English, with a strong interest in sustainable materials and certified fibres. I thrive in cross-cultural collaboration, travel, and trade shows, and I am highly organized and adaptable.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Director at OCY

October 1, 2018 - Present

Developed and launched collections for my independent fashion brand, overseeing design, sourcing, and customer relations. Built strong B2C and B2B relationships, presenting collections to clients and engaging through marketing and sales. Managed all aspects of the business, including supplier negotiations, brand identity, and online sales growth.

Fabric Developer at No14 Savile Row – Hardy Amies & Kilgour

September 1, 2015 - October 15, 2025

Presented and developed exclusive fabrics and trims in collaboration with mills and designers, ensuring brand aesthetics were met. Managed supplier relationships, resolving technical issues and ensuring quality standards across collections. Liaised daily with design, production, and merchandising teams, strengthening communication across departments. Conducted market research and attended trade shows to identify trends and source innovative fabrics.

Fabric Technologist at Alfred Dunhill

September 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025

Coordinated testing of fabrics, trims, leathers, and yarns, providing technical advice and solutions to the menswear team. Collaborated closely with mills and suppliers, maintaining strong communication and negotiating timelines. Attended European fabric fairs, representing the brand and sourcing innovative textiles.

Junior Fabric & Trim Buyer at Mulberry

October 1, 2012 - October 15, 2025

Managed supplier relationships and raw material delivery schedules, supporting seasonal collections. Liaised with design teams to source and present trims and fabrics, ensuring alignment with creative direction. Negotiated purchasing conditions, raising orders and tracking deadlines to support on-time deliveries.

Fabric & Product Development Coordinator at A. Sauvage

January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025

Assisted across the studio in fabrics, trims, and production coordination. Sourced and liaised with international suppliers to support development. Coordinated a fashion film project and supported the launch of the runway show. Worked closely with the design team to ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards. Assisted in fittings with the garment technologist and supported VIP customers.

Fabric Designer Assistant, Womenswear & Menswear at Burberry Prorsum

August 1, 2009 - October 15, 2025

Sourced fabrics and trims from international suppliers across Europe and Asia, specialising in woven and jersey. Assisted in presenting collections and maintaining supplier communication to ensure quality and deadlines. Managed budgets, created fabric mood boards, and coordinated with designers for collection development. Supervised interns, organising daily tasks and mentoring junior staff.