I am a passionate fashion and textile designer with over 8 years of experience. My journey in fashion has been driven by my love for creating unique textiles and prints that tell a story. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with diverse creative teams to bring innovative designs to life. With a strong foundation in womenswear, I specialize in embroidery and artisanal techniques. I have held various roles, allowing me to develop my skills in concept development and garment construction. My goal is to create pieces that not only look good but also make the wearer feel special.

Paola Pesantez

I am a passionate fashion and textile designer with over 8 years of experience. My journey in fashion has been driven by my love for creating unique textiles and prints that tell a story. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with diverse creative teams to bring innovative designs to life. With a strong foundation in womenswear, I specialize in embroidery and artisanal techniques. I have held various roles, allowing me to develop my skills in concept development and garment construction. My goal is to create pieces that not only look good but also make the wearer feel special.

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I am a passionate fashion and textile designer with over 8 years of experience. My journey in fashion has been driven by my love for creating unique textiles and prints that tell a story. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with diverse creative teams to bring innovative designs to life.

With a strong foundation in womenswear, I specialize in embroidery and artisanal techniques. I have held various roles, allowing me to develop my skills in concept development and garment construction. My goal is to create pieces that not only look good but also make the wearer feel special.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Store Manager at American Vintage
October 25, 2023 - Present
- Support daily store operations while maintaining brand image and visual standards. - Assist in visual merchandising, client experience, and team coordination. - Strengthened understanding of European fashion retail, customer behavior, and brand positioning.
Owner & Fashion Designer at SuyanaModa
April 1, 2016 - Present
- Founded and developed an independent womenswear brand focused on original textile prints, sustainable techniques, and cultural reinterpretation. - Designed full collections from concept to final garment, including trend research, moodboards, hand & digital illustrations, technical drawings, and pattern development. - Created exclusive graphic designs for textiles, integrating embroidery, weaving, knitting, upcycling, and hand-crafted details. - Presented collections in national fashion shows and styled garments for editorials and beauty pageants. - Managed production, fittings, quality control, and creative direction of photoshoots and branding.

Education

Fashion & Textile Designer at Universidad del Azuay
September 2, 2012 - August 11, 2016

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