I’m Yi-Ling Fang, a senior womenswear designer based in Paris with over a decade of experience in the luxury fashion industry, including Victoria Beckham, Joseph, and Shang Xia. With a background that spans the entire design process, I lead research, vintage and fabric sourcing, sketching, 3D draping, collection planning, prototype fittings, and final product refinement. I collaborate closely with Creative Directors and development teams to define collection direction and ensure design integrity at every stage. My design approach blends timeless elegance with technical precision, focusing on silhouette, cutting, and material innovation. Drawing inspiration from menswear and functional garments, I reinterpret them through a modern, effortless, and sophisticated lens. Currently working as a freelance design consultant, I bring creativity, structure, and depth to each project, developing cohesive collections from concept to commercialisation.…

Yi-Ling Fang

I’m Yi-Ling Fang, a senior womenswear designer based in Paris with over a decade of experience in the luxury fashion industry, including Victoria Beckham, Joseph, and Shang Xia. With a background that spans the entire design process, I lead research, vintage and fabric sourcing, sketching, 3D draping, collection planning, prototype fittings, and final product refinement. I collaborate closely with Creative Directors and development teams to define collection direction and ensure design integrity at every stage. My design approach blends timeless elegance with technical precision, focusing on silhouette, cutting, and material innovation. Drawing inspiration from menswear and functional garments, I reinterpret them through a modern, effortless, and sophisticated lens. Currently working as a freelance design consultant, I bring creativity, structure, and depth to each project, developing cohesive collections from concept to commercialisation.…

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I’m Yi-Ling Fang, a senior womenswear designer based in Paris with over a decade of experience in the luxury fashion industry, including Victoria Beckham, Joseph, and Shang Xia.
With a background that spans the entire design process, I lead research, vintage and fabric sourcing, sketching, 3D draping, collection planning, prototype fittings, and final product refinement. I collaborate closely with Creative Directors and development teams to define collection direction and ensure design integrity at every stage.
My design approach blends timeless elegance with technical precision, focusing on silhouette, cutting, and material innovation. Drawing inspiration from menswear and functional garments, I reinterpret them through a modern, effortless, and sophisticated lens.
Currently working as a freelance design consultant, I bring creativity, structure, and depth to each project, developing cohesive collections from concept to commercialisation.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Design Consultant
October 1, 2024 - Present
Providing creative direction & design execution, ensuring a cohesive vision across collections. Conducting in-depth research, including vintage sourcing, mood boards, color palettes, and fabric proposals. Overseeing prototype development.
Senior Designer at Joseph Paris
July 1, 2019 - February 4, 2021
Led the redefinition of Joseph’s RTW line in collaboration with Creative Director Susana Clayton. Played a key role in developing structured collections, significantly contributing to revenue growth. Managed fabric development, supplier communication, and design team and design execution from concept to production.
Senior woman's wear Designer at Shang xia
February 15, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Established a new design team in Paris, overseeing all aspects of collection development. Defined and executed seasonal concepts, fabric sourcing, and supplier management. Collaborated closely with Creative Director Yang Li on collection direction and special projects.
Senior woman's wear Designer at Victoria Beckham
November 1, 2015 - July 20, 2019
Led design research across woven, jersey, and leather; sourced vintage references; hand-sketching; 3D draping; styling for the collection. Collaborated with Creative Director Ilaria Icardi on collection themes and direction. Oversaw fittings, technical specifications, and coordination with pattern makers and production. Assisted in organizing photoshoots and runway presentations.
Women's wear designer at Givenchy
November 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015
Assisted Head Designers in fittings and prototype corrections. Developed custom prints and textile artworks for collections. Researched vintage archives and conceptualised new collection themes

Education

MA in Fashion Design – Garment Major, Postgraduate Program at IFM - Institut Français de la Mode
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design at Studio Berçot
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
French civilisation diploma at La Sorbonne
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
B.A in Fashion Design & Creative Pattern Making at University Shih-Chien
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Post high school of architecture at University Tam-Kang
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Yi-ling Fang mini portfolio
    This mini portfolio showcases a curated selection of my womenswear design work across various luxury houses and freelance projects. It highlights my creative process from concept and research to draping, prototyping, and final collection development. Projects include runway and consultancy work for brands such as Shang Xia and Comme Moi, featuring mood boards, drape experiments, mock-ups, technical developments, and runway looks.
Each project demonstrates my focus on silhouette, cutting, and material innovation, blending craftsmanship and experimentation through double-faced fabrics, bonded materials, and laser-cut techniques. My design approach bridges tailoring and deconstruction, bringing together modern elegance, functionality, and subtle femininity to create collections with depth, structure, and timeless appeal. fashiondesigner womenswear luxuryfashion readytowear collectiondevelopment draping tailoring creativeconsultant…