Hi, I’m Katia Sardella. I’m a Senior Fashion Designer and Product Manager with broad experience in womenswear and menswear, recently focusing on women’s fashion collections. I love turning trends into wearable, story-driven looks and guiding teams from concept to production. Over the years I’ve steered brands through transformations and built cohesive total-look collections, collaborating with suppliers, merchandisers, and marketing teams to craft compelling campaigns, lookbooks, and presentations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring designers, and am passionate about timeless luxury infused with contemporary design.…

Katia Sardella

Hi, I’m Katia Sardella. I’m a Senior Fashion Designer and Product Manager with broad experience in womenswear and menswear, recently focusing on women’s fashion collections. I love turning trends into wearable, story-driven looks and guiding teams from concept to production. Over the years I’ve steered brands through transformations and built cohesive total-look collections, collaborating with suppliers, merchandisers, and marketing teams to craft compelling campaigns, lookbooks, and presentations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring designers, and am passionate about timeless luxury infused with contemporary design.…

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Hi, I’m Katia Sardella. I’m a Senior Fashion Designer and Product Manager with broad experience in womenswear and menswear, recently focusing on women’s fashion collections. I love turning trends into wearable, story-driven looks and guiding teams from concept to production.

Over the years I’ve steered brands through transformations and built cohesive total-look collections, collaborating with suppliers, merchandisers, and marketing teams to craft compelling campaigns, lookbooks, and presentations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring designers, and am passionate about timeless luxury infused with contemporary design.

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English
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French
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Work Experience

Head Designer and Creative Director at Nara Camicie / Nara Milano
December 1, 2020 - Present
Studio e creazione delle collezioni; progettazione delle collezioni, ricerca tendenze, mood di Collezione e cartella colori; gestione e coordinamento del team stilistico; rapporti con fornitori italiani ed esteri; ricerca tessuti e accessori; disegno dei figurini; coordinamento di collezione; rapporto diretto con la proprietà; coordinamento con Merchandiser e prodotto; spiegazione progetti a modellisti; difettamento prototipi e approvazione campionario; gestione progetti Pre-Production; presentazione collezioni a Direzione e rete commerciale; analisi vendite e identificazione best sellers; definizione look per sfilata e campagne; lookbook e shooting; partecipazione alle fiere del settore.
Creative Director and Head of Gold Line at LIUJO
November 30, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Studio e creazione della linea Gold (total look); definizione progetto, mood, colori, tessuti e accessori; ricerca tendenze; coordinamento team stilistico; dialogo con proprietà e consulenti esterni; presentazione collezioni alla rete vendita; analisi vendite e identificazione best sellers; definizione look per sfilate, campagne, lookbook; coordinamento con Merchandiser.
Creative Director - Black Line at LIUJO
January 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Gestione e sviluppo della Linea Black in LIUJO; studio e creazione collezione, definizione mood, tessuti e accessori; coordinamento con team internazionali; presentazione collezioni e supporto alle vendite; analisi di mercato e definizione best sellers.
Direttrice Stilistica at Les Plumes de Liujo
December 31, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Gestione del Team Stilistico; progettazione Collezioni; ricerca tendenze; mood di Collezione; tessuti e accessori; disegno figurini; rapporto con la proprietà; spiegazione progetti ai modellisti e façonisti; difettamento prototipi e approvazione campionario; presentazione collezioni; analisi vendite; definizione capi per campagne e lookbook.
Direttrice Stilistica at MANGANO
July 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Gestione e coordinamento dell’ufficio stile (4 persone interne e consulenti); progettazione collezioni (in particolare Luxury); ricerca tendenze; mood di Collezione; tessuti e accessori; disegno figurini; coordinamento fornitori e trattative; spiegazione progetti a modellisti; gestione prototipi; presentazione collezioni alla Direzione e rete commerciale; analisi vendite; definizione look per campagne; coordinamento campionari.
Fashion Designer (Donna, Uomo e Accessori) at MANGANO
August 31, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Progettazione e coordinamento di parti delle Collezioni: Confezione, Camiceria, Abiti, Linea Luxury; tendenze, mood, figurini, schede tecniche e distinte base; realizzazione modellari; preparazione tagli tessuti e accessori; preparazione campionario per servizi fotografici.
Assistente Stilista Donna e Product Manager at Rose & Thin (Fausta S.r.l.)
February 28, 2006 - October 20, 2025
Collaborazione nella realizzazione della linea Donna; disegno modelli e scelta tessuti; ricerca tessuti e accessori; gestione fornitori e preventivi; grafica cartella colori e modellario; coordinamento servizi fotografici per adv campaign e catalogo S/S 2006.
Assistant Fashion Designer Uomo at Maurizio Baldassari (Maralunga)
May 31, 2005 - October 20, 2025
Collaborazione alla creazione della Collezione Uomo; consulenza Collezioni uomo e donna per brand internazionali; disegno Collezioni e realizzazione prototipi; difettamento prototipi.
Stylist Freelance at Milano (clienti locali e trasmissioni TV)
May 31, 2005 - October 20, 2025
Analisi esigenze del cliente, scelta location, coordinazione ballerini/modelli; selezione e abbinamento capi disegnati; servizio di styling per locali e trasmissioni TV.
Collaborator at Nicola Brognano (LIUJO capsule)
November 30, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Collaborazione su due capsule in collaborazione con LIUJO.
Collaborator at Alessandro Dell’Acqua (Capsule Black per LIUJO)
April 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Collaborazione su capsule con LIUJO per la linea BLACK.
Collaborator at Fabio Di Nicola (Mangono Uomo)
December 31, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Collaborazione con Fabio Di Nicola per la collezione Uomo di Mangano.
Stylistic Director and Head Designer at Nara Camicie / NARA Milano
December 1, 2020 - October 28, 2025
Stylistic Director and Head Designer responsible for trend research, collection design, mood and color charts, team management, supplier relations, fabric and accessory studies, collection figurines, pre-production defect management, production issue resolution, and presentations to Management and the sales network. Led collection sales analysis, identified best sellers, defined looks for fashion shows, selected campaign and lookbook looks, and collaborated on shoots and trade fair participation.
Senior Head of Design GOLD Woman Collection at LIUJO
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
In charge of study, creation and drawing of the GOLD Collection (around 100–140 styles) with a team of 5; responsible for trend research, mood/color charts, fabrics and accessories, design sketches, external consultants, collection presentations to Property and Management, and sales network oversight.
Senior Head of Design BLACK Woman Collection at LIUJO
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Senior Head of Design for the BLACK Woman Collection, managing a design team, coordinating with Merchandiser, developing trend concepts, color stories, fabrics and accessories, and overseeing prototype reviews and presentations to management and sales network.
Senior Head of Design “Les Plumes de Liujo” Collection at LIUJO
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Study, creation and drawing of the Les Plumes de Liujo capsule (25–30 styles); team leadership; trend research; mood/color charts; fabrics and accessories research; prototype reviews and production readiness; presentation to management and sales network.
Senior Head of Design MANGANO Woman Collection at MANGANO
July 31, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Management and coordination of the Fashion department for the Woman Collection; trend research; mood/color charts; fabrics and accessories studies; coordination with pattern-makers; prototype reviews; collection presentations; sales analysis and best-seller identification.
Junior Fashion Designer Woman, Man and Accessories at MANGANO
August 31, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Design and coordination of portions of the collection (women and men), accessories, trend research, mood/color charts, fabrics and accessories studies; technical sheets; prototypes; lookbooks and shoot preparation.
Junior Woman Fashion Designer and Assistant Product Manager at Rose & Thin (Fausta S.r.l.)
February 28, 2006 - February 28, 2006
Sketch collection design; fabrics and accessories research; junior assistant to pattern-makers; supplier negotiations; colors charts; lookbooks; campaign and ADV campaign and catalogue shoot assistance.
Junior Man Fashion Designer at Maurizio Baldassari (Maralunga)
May 31, 2005 - May 31, 2005
Junior fashion designer for men; collection mood development; color charts; pattern-maker assistance; prototype reviews; international collaboration.
Stylist Freelance at Freelance for clubs and Italian TV programs (Milan)
May 31, 2005 - May 31, 2005
Stylist for dancers, selecting and preparing looks from own designs for TV program TOP OF THE POP; created looks during Marangoni University studies.
Stylistic Director and Head Designer at Nara Camicie / NARA MILANO
December 1, 2020 - November 26, 2025
Currently Stylistic Director and Head Designer, overseeing collection study, trend research, mood/color creation, team management, supplier relations, fabric/accessory research, collection figurines, pre-production, and coordination with Merchandising/Product teams; responsible for presenting collections to Management and sales networks and for campaign/lookbook direction.
Senior Head of Design GOLD Woman Collection at Liu Jo
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Led the GOLD Woman Collection (originally Les Cocktails) from capsule to total-look collection; managed a team of 5 (1 graphic designer + 5 product women) and coordinated with Merchandiser and external consultants; directed trend research, mood/color charts, fabric/accessory studies, prototypes, and collection presentations. Also led BLACK Collection and Les Plumes capsule for down jackets.
Senior Head of Design BLACK Woman Collection at Liu Jo
January 31, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Senior designer responsible for the BLACK Collection (main Liu Jo line) and leadership of design initiatives; involved in trend research, mood creation, fabric choices, prototypes, and show-look coordination.
Senior Head of Design “Les Plumes de Liujo” Collection at Liu Jo
January 31, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Led the Les Plumes de Liujo capsule (25-30 styles); managed concept design, mood creation, fabrics, prototypes, and collection presentations.
Stylist Freelance at Clubs and Italian TV programs (Milan)
May 31, 2005 - May 31, 2005
Styling for dancers for TV programs; clothes designed and made by self at Marangoni University; involvement in TV production.
Capsule Collaboration at Nicola Brognano for Liujo
November 30, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Capsules created in cooperation with Nicola Brognano for Liujo.
Collaboration Capsule at Alessandro Dell’Acqua for Liujo
April 30, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Capsule collaboration with Alessandro Dell’Acqua for Liujo.
Cooperation at Fabio Di Nicola for Mangano
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Cooperation with Fabio Di Nicola for Mangano.
Fashion Designer & Product Manager at Antonino Valenti
November 1, 2025 - Present
Collaboration as Fashion Designer & Product Manager; responsible for study and creation of collections, trend research, collection mood and color charts; team coordination; supplier relations; fabrics and accessories research; collection figurines; production pre-checks; collaboration with Merchandiser and Product teams; presentation to Management and sales network; sales data analysis; looks for fashion shows; campaign and lookbook involvement; trade fairs; production quality checks.
Stylistic Director and Head Designer at Nara Camicie Donna
December 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Led the study and creation of the collection; trend research; mood and color chart development; management and coordination of the stylistic team; supplier relations; fabrics and accessories study; collection figurines; pre-production and production problem solving; collection presentations to Management and sales network; sales analysis and best-seller identification; looks for fashion shows and campaign/lookbook planning; trade fair participation; quality control.
Senior Head of Design GOLD Woman Collection at LIU JO
September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2020
Study, creation and drawing of the GOLD Woman Collection; managed a design team; trend research; mood and color charts; fabrics and accessories research; direct relationship with Property; coordination with Merchandiser; explanation to pattern-makers and façon-makers; prototype review and sign-off; collection presentations; sales analysis; looks for fashion shows; catalogs and lookbooks; later developed into a total look collection.
Senior Head of Design BLACK Woman Collection at LIU JO
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Led the BLACK Collection (main line for working days); concept development, mood/color studies, fabric and accessory research; team coordination; prototypes to production; collection presentations; sales analysis; show looks and catalogs/lookbooks.
Senior Head of Design Les Plumes de Liujo at LIU JO
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed and directed the Les Plumes capsule (down jackets); concept design, trend research, mood/color charts, fabric and accessory studies; coordination with merchandising; prototypes and production sign-off; collection presentations; catalog and lookbook items.
Senior Head of Design MANGANO Woman Collection at MANGANO
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
Management and coordination of the Fashion department; trend research; collection mood/color charts; fabrics and accessories research; coordination with pattern-makers and façon-makers; prototype reviews; collection presentations to Management and sales network; production sample management; looks for shoots and catalogs.
Senior Head of Design Man and Woman Collection at MANGANO
March 1, 2006 - July 1, 2011
Junior to senior development across both women and men lines and accessories; trend analysis; mood/color chart creation; fabric and accessory research; pattern-maker coordination; production readiness and sample reviews; sales network presentations; catalog/lookbook item selection.
Junior Fashion Designer Woman, Man and Accessories at MANGANO
March 1, 2006 - July 1, 2011
Design and coordination of portions of the collection (woven, shirts, dresses, luxury and events); accessories assistant designer; trend research; mood/color charts; sketches; technical sheets; prototype reviews; preparation of lookbooks and samples for shoots.
Junior Fashion Designer Woman and Assistant Product Manager at Rose & Thin (Fausta S.r.l.)
October 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006
Sketch collection; fabrics and accessories research; junior assistance to pattern-makers; supplier negotiations; color charts and sketch books; assistance at campaigns and catalog shoots.
Junior Fashion Designer Man at Maurizio Baldassari (Maralunga)
October 1, 2004 - May 1, 2005
Junior fashion designer for men’s collection; concept mood and color charts; pattern-maker coordination; prototype reviews; assistance for international clients.
Stylist Freelance at Self-employed (Marangoni University projects, Milan)
October 1, 2004 - May 1, 2005
Styling for clubs and Italian TV programs; selecting and preparing looks for dancers; personal design and production of wardrobe for performances.
Collaboration at Nicola Brognano Capsule with Liu Jo
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Capsule collaboration with renowned designer for Liu Jo collection.
Collaboration at Alessandro Dell’Acqua Capsule with Liu Jo
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Capsule collaboration with designer Alessandro Dell’Acqua for Liu Jo.
Collaboration at Fabio Di Nicola with Mangano
January 1, 2008 - Present
Collaboration for MANGANO line with designer Fabio Di Nicola.

Education

Laurea in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni (Milano)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Diploma di Ragioneria at Istituto Tecnico Commerciale per Geometri (Lucera, FG)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Exchange program at Liceo Charles de Gaulle Caen, Caen-Bassa Normandia (FR)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Corso di Management at Brescia
September 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Corso di Inglese at English course
February 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Corso di Photoshop & Illustrator at Modena
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Corso di Inglese at English course
June 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Fashion Design Degree at Istituto Marangoni (Milano)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Accountant Diploma at Istituto Tecnico Commerciale per Geometri (Lucera)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000
Intercultural Exchange Program at Charles de Gaulle High School, Caen, France
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Management Course at Brescia
September 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Photoshop & Illustrator Course at Modena
February 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Fashion Design Degree at Istituto Marangoni (Milano)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Accountant Diploma at Istituto Tecnico Commerciale per Geometri
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000
Management Course at Brescia
September 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Photoshop & Illustrator Course at Modena
February 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Fashion Design Degree at Istituto Marangoni (Milano)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Accountant Diploma at Istituto Tecnico Commerciale per Geometri
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Intercultural Exchange Program at Charles de Gaulle High School, Caen, France
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Management Course at Brescia
September 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Photoshop & Illustrator Course at Modena
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Management Course
September 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Photoshop & Illustrator Course
February 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Management Course
September 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Photoshop & Illustrator Course
February 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
CLO 3D - 2CFA Certification
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Photoshop & Illustrator Course
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Management Course
September 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other