I am a fashion designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I founded Jardin, an authorial and sustainable fashion brand, where I lead style, brand positioning, marketing, content creation, social media, e-commerce, and commercial strategy. Over the years, I have developed collections, managed retail and wholesale operations, participated in major Brazilian fashion trade events, presented collections internationally, and built a brand focused on quality, ethical production, local manufacturing, and long-lasting design.…

Bharbara M Renault

I am a fashion designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I founded Jardin, an authorial and sustainable fashion brand, where I lead style, brand positioning, marketing, content creation, social media, e-commerce, and commercial strategy. Over the years, I have developed collections, managed retail and wholesale operations, participated in major Brazilian fashion trade events, presented collections internationally, and built a brand focused on quality, ethical production, local manufacturing, and long-lasting design.…

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I am a fashion designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I founded Jardin, an authorial and sustainable fashion brand, where I lead style, brand positioning, marketing, content creation, social media, e-commerce, and commercial strategy. Over the years, I have developed collections, managed retail and wholesale operations, participated in major Brazilian fashion trade events, presented collections internationally, and built a brand focused on quality, ethical production, local manufacturing, and long-lasting design.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Professor at Centro Universitário UNA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Taught advanced pattern making applied to fashion prototyping in the MBA in Creative Direction in Fashion program. Developed the complete course content and delivered classes for postgraduate students.
Founder and Owner at Jardin
January 1, 2010 - Present
Founded and manage Jardin, an authorial and sustainable fashion brand. Responsible for creative direction, brand style, marketing campaigns, content, social media management, commercial strategies, product development, retail, and e-commerce. Led the brand’s participation in major Brazilian fashion trade events, Vancouver Fashion Week, Minas Trend, Who’s Next Paris, and São Paulo Fashion Week. Developed the Chez Jardin home goods line and managed the transition from wholesale to direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce and a retail store.
Style and Concept Assistant at Société Promod
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Researched fashion trends, proposed collection themes, and developed and assembled seasonal concept books.
Marketing Coordinator at Luiza Barcelos Calçados
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Implemented an internal advertising and design agency. Planned marketing actions, coordinated and directed design projects and campaigns, developed point-of-sale materials and packaging, maintained the website and blog, supported press relations and retailer service, and researched fashion trends for collection development.
Designer at Id&a Comunicação
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Developed and executed visual identities for companies, general graphic design materials, and packaging.
Designer and Photographer Intern at Cult Promoções
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Created graphic materials for the Boa Mesa gastronomy fair and Casa Cor Minas Gerais architecture and decoration exhibition. Also photographed spaces before renovation.
Design Assistant at RC Comunicação
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Developed and executed graphic design projects independently and alongside other designers for a range of agency clients.
Photography Assistant Intern at RR Produções Fotográficas / Eduardo e Roberto Rocha
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Assisted with photographic production for Estado de Minas weekly supplements, including Bem Viver, Veículos, and Feminino, as well as advertising photography.
Photography Assistant Intern at Clara Luz Fotografia / Inês Rabelo
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Assisted photographer Inês Rabelo with food photography for advertising and specialist magazines. Responsible for digital image retouching and treatment.
Catering Services Crew Member at Sodexho Co.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Organized and set up events and provided customer service during banquet operations.
Bar Attendant and Cashier at Opryland Hotel
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Served customers, prepared hot drinks and coffee, and operated the cash register at the Conservatory Café.
English Teacher at Mai English School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Taught English at the Gameleira and Santo Antônio branches.
Salesperson at Colcci
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Worked during December in selected years at Minas Shopping and Shopping Cidade, handling clothing sales and inventory.

Education

Master's Degree in Fashion and Creation (M2 Pro) at Université de la Mode - Université Lumière Lyon 2
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Design at Universidade FUMEC
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Escola Guignard, UEMG
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Exchange Programme in Fine Arts at Pittsburg State University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Custom Dressmaking, Sewing and Pattern Making at SENAC/MG
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Business Strategies at SEBRAE/MG
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Surface Design at A Casa / Museu do Objeto Brasileiro
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Cultural Exchange: High School at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Master's Degree in Fashion and Creation (M2 Pro) at Université de la Mode - Université Lumière Lyon 2
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Postgraduate Degree in Fashion Design at Universidade FUMEC
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Escola Guignard, UEMG
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Exchange Programme in Fine Arts at Pittsburg State University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Custom Tailoring, Sewing and Pattern Making at SENAC/MG
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
High School Cultural Exchange at High School, Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

TOEFL Certificate
January 1, 2002 - September 21, 2026
TOEIC Certificate
January 1, 2007 - September 21, 2026
Brazilian Category B Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2026
TOEFL Certificate
January 1, 2002 - September 21, 2026
TOEIC Certificate
January 1, 2007 - September 21, 2026
Strategic Business Strategies, SEBRAE/MG
January 1, 2013 - September 21, 2026
Surface Design Course with Renata Rubim
January 1, 2009 - September 21, 2026
Category B Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2026
Italian-Brazilian Dual Nationality
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Manufacturing

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