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I am a fashion and visual merchandising professional with a passion for storytelling through clothes and storefronts. I’ve worked with luxury brands and Lagos studios, bridging design, textiles, and customer experience to bring concepts to life—from pattern drafting to prototype garments, and from window displays to in-store narratives. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning insights into tangible products and experiences. I’m excited by sustainable fashion and cross-disciplinary teamwork. I aim to continue building end-to-end brand journeys by combining trend analysis, product storytelling, and hands-on craft to deliver compelling customer experiences and lasting store visuals.…I am a fashion and visual merchandising professional with a passion for storytelling through clothes and storefronts. I’ve worked with luxury brands and Lagos studios, bridging design, textiles, and customer experience to bring concepts to life—from pattern drafting to prototype garments, and from window displays to in-store narratives. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning insights into tangible products and experiences. I’m excited by sustainable fashion and cross-disciplinary teamwork. I aim to continue building end-to-end brand journeys by combining trend analysis, product storytelling, and hands-on craft to deliver compelling customer experiences and lasting store visuals.

De Wanl Milan

Designer, Merchandiser, Textile Designer, +2

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I am a fashion and visual merchandising professional with a passion for storytelling through clothes and storefronts. I’ve worked with luxury brands and Lagos studios, bridging design, textiles, and customer experience to bring concepts to life—from pattern drafting to prototype garments, and from window displays to in-store narratives. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning insights into tangible products and experiences. I’m excited by sustainable fashion and cross-disciplinary teamwork. I aim to continue building end-to-end brand journeys by combining trend analysis, product storytelling, and hands-on craft to deliver compelling customer experiences and lasting store visuals.…I am a fashion and visual merchandising professional with a passion for storytelling through clothes and storefronts. I’ve worked with luxury brands and Lagos studios, bridging design, textiles, and customer experience to bring concepts to life—from pattern drafting to prototype garments, and from window displays to in-store narratives. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning insights into tangible products and experiences. I’m excited by sustainable fashion and cross-disciplinary teamwork. I aim to continue building end-to-end brand journeys by combining trend analysis, product storytelling, and hands-on craft to deliver compelling customer experiences and lasting store visuals.

Available to hire

I am a fashion and visual merchandising professional with a passion for storytelling through clothes and storefronts. I’ve worked with luxury brands and Lagos studios, bridging design, textiles, and customer experience to bring concepts to life—from pattern drafting to prototype garments, and from window displays to in-store narratives. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning insights into tangible products and experiences.

I’m excited by sustainable fashion and cross-disciplinary teamwork. I aim to continue building end-to-end brand journeys by combining trend analysis, product storytelling, and hands-on craft to deliver compelling customer experiences and lasting store visuals.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

3D Design

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

3D Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Textile Advisor (Internship) at De Wanl Milan

January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Provided textile advisory across product lines, sourced fabrics, negotiated with suppliers, and supported prototype development. Led trend analysis, conducted market research, and positioned textiles within seasonal concepts. Produced sample boards, assisted in pricing, and prepared pre-production materials. Maintained quality controls through fittings and feedback loops, and contributed to the overall launch plan and line sheets.

Visual Merchandiser at MVSE (Online Retail Store)

March 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Designed and implemented online and window displays, crafted product storytelling and visuals for the e-commerce platform, supported seasonal campaigns, and coordinated with stock and marketing teams. Created assets and layouts to improve customer flow and merchandising viability across channels.

Fashion Designer & Prototype Maker at Louis Vuitton

June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Developed fashion designs and prototypes for seasonal collections, collaborated with atelier on pattern development, prepared tech packs, and contributed to garment construction, fabric selection, and fittings. Assisted in shaping concepts and documentation for production.

Sales Assistant & Visual Merchandiser at The Sisters Creation

January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Supported sales activities and visual merchandising, curated product displays, assisted customers, and led inventory checks and stock movement. Contributed to brand storytelling and in-store campaigns, tracked performance metrics, and supported seasonal launches.

Fashion Facilitator & Pattern Maker at Trish-Couture Lagos

August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Facilitated fashion design workshops and pattern drafting, prepared garment specifications, and assisted in sample development. Collaborated with designers to translate concepts into workable patterns and fittings.

Administrator & Personal Assistant at GMYT Fashion Academy Lagos

December 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018

Managed administrative tasks, scheduling, communications, facilities and inventory; supported faculty and students; coordinated events and logistics; performed general office duties to ensure smooth operations.