I’m Celine Petit, a global fashion designer with an extensive international background and a tri-lingual command of French, English and Italian. I’m a graduate of the Ecole Nationale des Arts Visuels de la Cambre (ENSAV) in Brussels and have built a career shaping ready-to-wear, outerwear and couture for top houses including Moncler, Chloé and Jean Paul Gaultier. I combine hand-made craftsmanship with computer-aided design to deliver versatile, creative and dynamic collections that resonate across markets. I can’t provide technical sheet / garments constructions to help pattern maker, product team. Working on both menswear , womenswear and also children wear. I lead international design teams (4 to 15 people), manage high-stakes collaborations with external art directors and artists, and thrive in challenging environments. I’m always seeking new challenges and opportunities across Europe, the Far East and the US.

Celine Petit

I’m Celine Petit, a global fashion designer with an extensive international background and a tri-lingual command of French, English and Italian. I’m a graduate of the Ecole Nationale des Arts Visuels de la Cambre (ENSAV) in Brussels and have built a career shaping ready-to-wear, outerwear and couture for top houses including Moncler, Chloé and Jean Paul Gaultier. I combine hand-made craftsmanship with computer-aided design to deliver versatile, creative and dynamic collections that resonate across markets. I can’t provide technical sheet / garments constructions to help pattern maker, product team. Working on both menswear , womenswear and also children wear. I lead international design teams (4 to 15 people), manage high-stakes collaborations with external art directors and artists, and thrive in challenging environments. I’m always seeking new challenges and opportunities across Europe, the Far East and the US.

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I’m Celine Petit, a global fashion designer with an extensive international background and a tri-lingual command of French, English and Italian. I’m a graduate of the Ecole Nationale des Arts Visuels de la Cambre (ENSAV) in Brussels and have built a career shaping ready-to-wear, outerwear and couture for top houses including Moncler, Chloé and Jean Paul Gaultier. I combine hand-made craftsmanship with computer-aided design to deliver versatile, creative and dynamic collections that resonate across markets.
I can’t provide technical sheet / garments constructions to help pattern maker, product team.
Working on both menswear , womenswear and also children wear.
I lead international design teams (4 to 15 people), manage high-stakes collaborations with external art directors and artists, and thrive in challenging environments.

I’m always seeking new challenges and opportunities across Europe, the Far East and the US.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Les Pro Messes
December 1, 2023 - Present
Founder & Creative Director in Milan, creation of Haute Couture bespoke wedding dresses.
Freelance Design Manager - International Companies
April 1, 2019 - Present
Lead design management for international brands across Europe, the Middle East and the Far East; Head of Design for Elena Mirò and Fiorella Rubino (Miroglio Group); designing across all categories with focus on Outerwear (Menswear and Womenswear); collaborations with external Art Directors (Fragment, Palm Angels, Hyke) and artists; coordinating cross-functional teams; delivering 65 references per collection.
Design Manager Genius Collection + Special Projects at Moncler
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Design management for Genius Collection and special projects; 5-8 collections per year; key contact to develop collections with external Art Directors and collaborating artists; liaison with Product and Merchandising teams; presentations to the Collection Director.
Head Designer Womenswear Consultant at MSGM S.r.l.
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Head Designer Womenswear Consultant; manage a design team; oversee all categories of Ready-to-Wear; calendar coordination; collaboration with production and merchandising; moodboards, fabric selection and color creation.
Senior Designer Consultant - Women RTW at Emilio Pucci S.r.l. (LVMH Group)
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
From initial research to final samples: moodboards, vintage research, fabric selection; create across Ready-to-Wear and Beachwear; manage a small in-house team.
Senior Designer Consultant - Women RTW at Max Mara Fashion Group - Max&Co
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
From initial research to final samples; moodboards, vintage research, fabric selection; creation across multiple categories (outerwear, woven, soft-woven, denim); presentation at all development stages; team coordination.
Senior Designer - Women RTW at Diesel Black Gold
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
From initial research to final samples; fabric sourcing; moodboards, color range; create across leather, outerwear, woven, soft-woven, jersey; manage a team and project planning.
Senior Designer Soft at Comptoir des Cotonniers (Anne Valerie Hash) – Paris
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
From initial research to production samples; drape of light woven; supervise development and prototypes with atelier and factories; lead a 4-person team.
Designer - See by Chloé at Chloé – Paris
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
Iconographic research, vintage shopping inspiration; outerwear, soft woven, denim, draping, jersey cut & sew; 3D research and draping; development supervision with in-house studio and factories; collaboration with Merchandising.
Designer - Matelot Line at Jean Paul Gaultier
January 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Designer for Matelot Line: Jersey and knitwear; moodboards, color range, fabric sourcing; development supervision with atelier and factories; performance with 3D checks and embroideries.
Junior Designer - Jeans Gaultier at Jean Paul Gaultier
January 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Junior Designer responsible for Women’s collection (soft woven, outerwear, denim, jersey); involved in development and prototypes.
Assistant Designer - Women RTW (Fashion Show and Haute Couture) at Jean Paul Gaultier
July 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Assisted in proposal development, iconographic research, silhouette design; coordination of embroidery and haute couture details; show preparations.
Assistant Designer - Women RTW (Internship) at Viktor & Rolf
June 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Oversaw sample-making and development; iconographic research; sketches and pattern work; contributed to collection development.

Education

Master in Fashion Design at Ecole Nationale des Arts Visuels de la Cambre (ENSAV)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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