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I am a textile designer and creative director specializing in material experimentation and the transformation of everyday objects into textiles and fashion pieces. I collaborate with luxury houses, textile manufacturers and cultural institutions to push the boundaries of surfaces, textures and prints through research-driven design and hands-on development. I lead art direction for collections, drive material narratives, and translate heritage into contemporary forms across Europe, partnering with manufacturers to bring experimental textiles to life.…I am a textile designer and creative director specializing in material experimentation and the transformation of everyday objects into textiles and fashion pieces. I collaborate with luxury houses, textile manufacturers and cultural institutions to push the boundaries of surfaces, textures and prints through research-driven design and hands-on development. I lead art direction for collections, drive material narratives, and translate heritage into contemporary forms across Europe, partnering with manufacturers to bring experimental textiles to life.

Lora Sonney

Textile Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, +1

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I am a textile designer and creative director specializing in material experimentation and the transformation of everyday objects into textiles and fashion pieces. I collaborate with luxury houses, textile manufacturers and cultural institutions to push the boundaries of surfaces, textures and prints through research-driven design and hands-on development. I lead art direction for collections, drive material narratives, and translate heritage into contemporary forms across Europe, partnering with manufacturers to bring experimental textiles to life.…I am a textile designer and creative director specializing in material experimentation and the transformation of everyday objects into textiles and fashion pieces. I collaborate with luxury houses, textile manufacturers and cultural institutions to push the boundaries of surfaces, textures and prints through research-driven design and hands-on development. I lead art direction for collections, drive material narratives, and translate heritage into contemporary forms across Europe, partnering with manufacturers to bring experimental textiles to life.

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I am a textile designer and creative director specializing in material experimentation and the transformation of everyday objects into textiles and fashion pieces. I collaborate with luxury houses, textile manufacturers and cultural institutions to push the boundaries of surfaces, textures and prints through research-driven design and hands-on development.

I lead art direction for collections, drive material narratives, and translate heritage into contemporary forms across Europe, partnering with manufacturers to bring experimental textiles to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Language

French

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at ONNEY

January 1, 2024 - Present

Creation and development of a fashion and design brand focused on material experimentation and transformation of everyday objects. Development of experimental textiles and prints, art direction of collections and collaborations with European manufacturers. Presentation of the first collection during Paris Fashion Week at the SPHERE showroom (Palais de Tokyo).

Textile Art Direction / Trend Forum at Première Vision

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Research, selection and curation of innovative textiles for the Première Vision trend forums. Development of material narratives exploring new surfaces, colours and textile innovations for the international textile industry.

Textile, print Designer at JAKOB SCHLAEPFER

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Development of experimental textiles for luxury houses including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga. Creation of textile samples exploring embroidery, print, surface manipulation and innovative materials. Preparation of production files and textile concepts presented at Première Vision.

Capsule Collection Designer at AZ FACTORY (Richemont Group)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Creation of a capsule collection combining material experimentation with the heritage of the house founded by Alber Elbaz. Development of textiles, prints and silhouettes presented during Paris Haute Couture Week.

Textile, Print Designer (Freelance) at BY FAR

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Print research and motif development for accessories collections. Creation of artworks, pattern placements and visual research for seasonal collections.

Designer (Flou Department) at CELINE

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Iconographic research, textile and colour exploration for women’s ready-to-wear collections. Development of references based on vintage garments and participation in fittings.

Design Intern at Marine Serre

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Research of vintage garments for upcycling processes and development of couture unique pieces. Technical drawings and assistance during fittings.