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Iliana Quander Amparo

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I'm Iliana Quander Amparo, an independent designer, artist and educator focused on designing and producing one-of-a-kind, short-run and custom clothing for women.

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I’m Iliana Quander Amparo, an independent designer, artist and educator focused on designing and producing one-of-a-kind, short-run and custom clothing for women. I co-operate a clothing boutique with the So Hung Designs Collective, with spaces in NYC’s East Village and Chelsea, bringing guerrilla couture to life.

Since 2008, I have performed on-site tailoring for the fashion and entertainment industry for commercial and high-end markets, working with notable clients and companies. I have extensive experience with editorial shoots, short films, theater and fashion shows, both as a designer and tailor. I teach and consult on sustainability in fashion design, sewing, zero-waste techniques for designers, and clothing reconstruction.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • PortugueseAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 6 roles

Professor (Continuing Education) · Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)Aug 2019 – Apr 2020 · 9 mos

Professor for continuing education courses in fashion design and related topics.

Director of Sustainability Programs / Sustainable Designer & Teacher · BK Style Foundation (FWBK - Fashion Week Brooklyn)Nov 2014 – Apr 2015 · 6 mos

Directed sustainability programs and taught sustainable fashion design; contributed to fashion week Brooklyn.

Resident Fashion Designer · Baltimore Natural Dye Initiative / Maryland Institute College of Art (affiliation: Art for Progress, 501(c)(3))Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs

Resident fashion designer with Baltimore Natural Dye Initiative; affiliated with MICA and Art for Progress.

Fashion Camp Teaching Artist · Spoke the Hub Dancing 501(c)(3)Jan 2013 – Dec 2019 · 7 yrs
Contract Tailor · Self-employed (Clients include Vogue, Target, Diesel Black Gold, Kohl's, Rebecca Minkoff, Maiyet, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Chloe, Harper's Bazaar, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Gap, Kmart, Sean John, JCPenney, The Limited & Express)Jan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos
Independent Designer · Amparo 3 / So Hung Designs / Guerrilla CoutureJan 2004 – Present · 22 yrs 11 mos

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