I'm a Milan-based fashion designer and art director with a passion for blending artisanal techniques with modern aesthetics. I lead concept development, collections, and visual identity across campaigns, lookbooks, and brand experiences. I enjoy trend research, mood boards, and shaping ideas from concept to production. My experience spans luxury fashion houses, floral design for events, and freelance collaborations across Milan, Lugano, and Tunis.

Sam Chitalian

I'm a Milan-based fashion designer and art director with a passion for blending artisanal techniques with modern aesthetics. I lead concept development, collections, and visual identity across campaigns, lookbooks, and brand experiences. I enjoy trend research, mood boards, and shaping ideas from concept to production. My experience spans luxury fashion houses, floral design for events, and freelance collaborations across Milan, Lugano, and Tunis.

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I’m a Milan-based fashion designer and art director with a passion for blending artisanal techniques with modern aesthetics. I lead concept development, collections, and visual identity across campaigns, lookbooks, and brand experiences.

I enjoy trend research, mood boards, and shaping ideas from concept to production. My experience spans luxury fashion houses, floral design for events, and freelance collaborations across Milan, Lugano, and Tunis.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Floral Designer & Creative Consultant at Off Milano (and events)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Provided floral design consulting for Off Milano and various venues, creating bespoke arrangements for events and private clients. Managed concept development and execution for dinners, brand events, and intimate gatherings.
Designer at Philipp Plein & Billionaire / Plein Sport
February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Follow up sampling and suppliers, fittings and product development; prepare tech packs and stylesheets; coordinating the fashion show; special projects including VIPs.
Floral Design Consultant at Off Milano
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Provided floral design consulting for Off Milano and various venues; creating bespoke arrangements for events and private clients; directed SAM CH's visual identity and storytelling across platforms.
Designer / Trend Researcher at Lugano Studio (Independent)
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Research fashion trends; trend analysis and market insights; moodboard creation; color card; fabric research; concept development and design collections (sartorial tailoring, shirting, knitwear, textiles).
Designer - Menswear (Silk, Prints & Accessories) at Silk, Menswear Department
February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Research fashion trends; design graphic concepts; oversee sampling; liaise with suppliers to ensure quality and timeliness.

Education

BA Fashion Design at Polimoda, Firenze
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
IED Milano Program at IED Milano
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

BA Fashion Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026
CLO3D-FashionDesigner Software Course
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026
BA Fashion Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026
CLO3D-FashionDesigner Software Course
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026
CLO 3D Fashion Designer Software Course
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026
CLO 3D Fashion Designer Software Course
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other