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I’m Michela Gubinelli, a Creative Designer and senior fashion professional based in Coldrerio, Switzerland, with over 30 years of experience designing and developing sportswear and technical as well as luxury clothing collections. My work focuses on trend analysis, building creative direction for collections, and turning technical ideas into high-quality products through fit sessions, sample/prototype management, and close collaboration with design teams and production partners.
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
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French
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Work Experience
Creative Expert and Senior Consultant at WHYNOT? Consulting
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvide fashion, technical sport/sportswear and accessories consulting; support creative and organizational management of projects and product development processes, prototypes and sample development; collaborate with teams and brands to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.
Head Creative Design and Founder and Partner at D3SIGNS 3.0
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2025Foundation of the firm in Switzerland, transferring the experience gained to Italy; design and development of collections for international brands (e.g., Canada Goose, EA7 Emporio Armani, Harley Davidson); creation of trend boards, definition of fabrics and technical details, management of fittings; support for brands to address issues related to the creation, development and sale of products
Head Creative Design, Founder and Partner at D3SIGNS 3.0
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2025Founded the studio in Switzerland, transferring experience from Italy. Designed and developed collections for international brands such as Canada Goose, EA7 Emporio Armani, Harley Davidson, Vuarnet, The North Face, Goldwin, Millet, etc. Created trend boards, defined fabrics and technical details, and managed fittings. Supported brands in challenges related to creation, development and sale of products.
Head Creative Design at Signs & Designs
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2013Designed and developed products for major international sportswear and technical sports brands; collaborated with global factories; participated in leading international trade shows; conducted trend research and created bespoke collections for clients; contributed to brand creation.
Employee designer of sportswear and technical sports lines at SIGNS & DESIGNS (Vittorio Giacomelli style and marketing studio)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000Worked as a designer within sportswear and technical sports lines, enhancing experience with product development and close collaboration with factories producing customer drawings.
Employee Designer at Signs & Designs
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000I began working as an employee designer of sportswear and technical sports lines; enhanced my education by completing the design experience with product development. I worked closely with the factories that produced our customers' drawings.
Designer (employee) - Sportswear at SIGNS & DESIGNS
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000Employee designer of sportswear and technical sports lines; collaboration with factories producing customer drawings; development of product designs
Designer at Signs & Designs
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000Started as employee designer for sportswear and technical sports lines; maintained close contact with factories producing client designs; contributed to design and development of products including military uniforms with a focus on functionality, materials, ergonomics, and institutional specifications.
Prototypist and Pattern Maker at Lara Knit S.r.l.
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Creation of sporting goods and size development; collaboration in cutting, production and warehouse departments
Prototipista e Modellista at Lara Knit S.r.l.
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Created sports articles and developed sizing; collaborated with cutting, production and warehouse departments.
Education
Diploma Maturità di Stato - Stilista di Moda e Design at Istituto Tecnico per la Moda e il Commercio, Bergamo
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Intensive English Language Course at Stafford House School International
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Intensive English Language Course at Stafford House School International
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Course in Communication Strategies & Team Management at Lugano, Switzerland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019State High School Diploma – Fashion and Design at Technical Institute for Fashion and Commerce, Bergamo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989State High School Diploma – Fashion and Design at Technical Institute for Fashion and Commerce, Bergamo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Intensive English Language Course at Stafford House School International, London
January 1, 2020 - June 15, 2026Intensive English Language Course at Stafford House School International, London
January 1, 2019 - June 15, 2026English Language Course at Stafford House School International, London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020English Language Course at Stafford House School International, London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Communication Strategies & Team Management Course at Lugano (Switzerland)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019State High School Diploma (Fashion and Design Technical Institute for Fashion and Commerce) at Technical Institute for Fashion and Commerce, Bergamo
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Qualifications
First Aid Certification
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989First Aid - CRI Course
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Fabric and Ceramic Decoration and Painting Courses
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1990Intensive English Language Course
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Communication Strategies & Team Management Course
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Intensive English Language Course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020First Aid - Italian Red Cross CRI
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989CRI Course – First Aid (Italian Red Cross)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Education, Travel & Hospitality
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