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De Wanl Milan

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I am a fashion and visual merchandising professional with a passion for storytelling through clothes and storefronts.

About

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.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianAdvanced
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 6 roles

Visual Merchandiser · MVSE (Online Retail Store)Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos

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.

Textile Advisor (Internship) · De Wanl MilanJan 2024 – Oct 2024 · 10 mos

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.

Fashion Designer & Prototype Maker · Louis VuittonJun 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

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 · The Sisters CreationJan 2020 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Fashion Facilitator & Pattern Maker · Trish-Couture LagosAug 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos
Administrator & Personal Assistant · GMYT Fashion Academy LagosDec 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry · Redeemer's University2012 – 2016
Diploma in Fashion: Pattern Drafting · GMYT Fashion Academy2017 – 2018
Master in Fashion & Textile Design · NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti)2022 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry2012 – 2016
Diploma in Fashion: Pattern Drafting2017 – 2018
Master in Fashion & Textile Design2022 – 2025

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