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I'm David Contreras, a fashion professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in apparel design, production, and business development. I founded Tarantula Clothing, a Rockabilly-inspired fashion brand that grew into a direct-to-consumer and wholesale business with an online store at shoptarantula.com. I specialize in full-cycle garment creation—from concept and pattern development to fittings, production, and quality control—while leveraging a strong network of Los Angeles-based cutters, graders, and sample sewers. I’m passionate about storytelling through fashion and ethical, sustainable production.…I'm David Contreras, a fashion professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in apparel design, production, and business development. I founded Tarantula Clothing, a Rockabilly-inspired fashion brand that grew into a direct-to-consumer and wholesale business with an online store at shoptarantula.com. I specialize in full-cycle garment creation—from concept and pattern development to fittings, production, and quality control—while leveraging a strong network of Los Angeles-based cutters, graders, and sample sewers. I’m passionate about storytelling through fashion and ethical, sustainable production.

David Contreras

Designer, Creative Director, Brand Designer, +2

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I'm David Contreras, a fashion professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in apparel design, production, and business development. I founded Tarantula Clothing, a Rockabilly-inspired fashion brand that grew into a direct-to-consumer and wholesale business with an online store at shoptarantula.com. I specialize in full-cycle garment creation—from concept and pattern development to fittings, production, and quality control—while leveraging a strong network of Los Angeles-based cutters, graders, and sample sewers. I’m passionate about storytelling through fashion and ethical, sustainable production.…I'm David Contreras, a fashion professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in apparel design, production, and business development. I founded Tarantula Clothing, a Rockabilly-inspired fashion brand that grew into a direct-to-consumer and wholesale business with an online store at shoptarantula.com. I specialize in full-cycle garment creation—from concept and pattern development to fittings, production, and quality control—while leveraging a strong network of Los Angeles-based cutters, graders, and sample sewers. I’m passionate about storytelling through fashion and ethical, sustainable production.

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I’m David Contreras, a fashion professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in apparel design, production, and business development. I founded Tarantula Clothing, a Rockabilly-inspired fashion brand that grew into a direct-to-consumer and wholesale business with an online store at shoptarantula.com.

I specialize in full-cycle garment creation—from concept and pattern development to fittings, production, and quality control—while leveraging a strong network of Los Angeles-based cutters, graders, and sample sewers. I’m passionate about storytelling through fashion and ethical, sustainable production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Tarantula Clothing Co.

January 1, 2005 - Present

Built and operated a direct-to-consumer and wholesale fashion business with a dedicated online store (shoptarantula.com). Designed seasonal collections rooted in Rockabilly and Vintage-inspired fashion with modern comfort. Developed original patterns, tech packs, and production-ready artwork using Illustrator and organized with Excel. Managed fittings, patterns, grading, and quality control with an in-house production team. Oversaw social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok. Produced garments locally in Los Angeles, maintaining sustainable and ethical practices.

Product Development / Consultant at Kindom

January 1, 2023 - Present

Collaborated with Indigenous Filipino artisans to support sustainable, handwoven textiles. Assisted in design direction, production planning, and storytelling around ethical fashion. Supported marketing and sales for capsule collections sold online and wholesale.