Passionate and creative freelance fashion designer with 17 years of experience delivering ready-to-wear collections for various brands and independent projects. I have expertise in clothing and furniture fabrics, and I actively follow Texworld and Première Vision (Paris / New York) to research trends and prototype making processes.

CELINE BAREZ

Passionate and creative freelance fashion designer with 17 years of experience delivering ready-to-wear collections for various brands and independent projects. I have expertise in clothing and furniture fabrics, and I actively follow Texworld and Première Vision (Paris / New York) to research trends and prototype making processes.

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Passionate and creative freelance fashion designer with 17 years of experience delivering ready-to-wear collections for various brands and independent projects.

I have expertise in clothing and furniture fabrics, and I actively follow Texworld and Première Vision (Paris / New York) to research trends and prototype making processes.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Fashion Designer (Freelance) at JMS Félino; Poivre Blanc; Côté Cigale; Nasom (and others)
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Fashion designer for woven and knitwear, quilted jackets, underwear, and sportwear; conducted prototype checks in Morocco, India and China; researched trends for various brands.
Intérim Fashion Designer / Model Maker / Quality Control at MLP
March 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Interim roles in fashion design, model making and quality control.
Fashion Designer Assistant – Trends Research at Peclers (Paris)
September 1, 2002 - February 28, 2003
Assisted in trends research office, supporting design teams.
Textile Designer at Xérus
May 1, 2002 - Present
Textile design in the design department.
Freelance Retoucher at Balmain haute couture e-shop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Photo retouching for Balmain haute couture e-shop.
Freelance Retoucher at Self-Employed
February 1, 2006 - February 28, 2025
Freelance retouching for various clients; ongoing since 2006; including Balmain project 2016-2020.
Freelance Retoucher
February 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance retouching work for fashion and couture projects; ongoing since 2006.
Photo Retoucher at Balmain haute couture e-shop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Photo retouching for Balmain haute couture e-shop; contributed to product imagery between 2016 and 2020.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Various brands (JMS Félino, Poivre Blanc, Côté Cigale, Nasom)
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Fashion designer for woven and knitwear (JMS Félino); quilted jackets (Poivre Blanc); underwear (Côté Cigale); sportwear (Nasom); involved in prototyping and trend research; traveled to Morocco, India and China for prototypes and sourcing.
Interim Fashion Designer / Model Maker / Quality Control at MLP
March 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Interim assignments including fashion design, model making, and quality control.
Textile Designer at Xérus, Mouvaux
May 1, 2002 - August 31, 2002
Textile design in the design department.
Fashion Designer at JMS Félino / Poivre Blanc / Côté Cigale / Nasom (various brands)
October 1, 2002 - January 31, 2003
Designed woven and knitwear, quilted jackets, underwear and sportswear; conducted prototypes and trend research; international trips to Morocco, India and China.
Graphic Designer at La Redoute
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Graphic design work for La Redoute.

Education

MA Fashion Diploma at St Luc Fine Arts Superior Institute (Belgium)
June 1, 1998 - June 1, 2001
Economic and Social Baccalaureate (Bac ES) at Notre Dame des Dunes, Dunkerque
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1998
Professional Web Design Certification at AFPA Marseille
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Formation for Creation and Management of Companies at Flandre Création, Dunkerque
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Professional Web Design Certification at AFPA Marseille
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
MA Fashion Diploma at St Luc Fine Arts Superior Institute, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001
Economic and Social Baccalaureate (French A Level) at Notre Dame des Dunes, Dunkerque
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1998
Professional Web Design Certification at AFPA Marseille
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
MA Fashion Diploma at St Luc Fine Arts Superior Institute, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Economic and Social Baccalaureate (French A Level) at Notre Dame des Dunes, Dunkerque
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Web Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Formation for Creation and Management of Companies
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Professional Web Design Certification
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
MA Fashion Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001
Economic and Social Baccalaureate
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1998
Professional Web Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
MA Fashion Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Economic and Social Baccalaureate (French A Level)
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Consumer Goods