Professional Summary I am a Milan-based fashion designer, stylist, and illustrator specializing in creative projects for emerging womenswear and kidswear brands. For me, fashion is a narrative capable of bringing materials to life and evoking their origins, turning deep research into a tangible, personal expression. I manage the entire collection lifecycle from concept to final presentation, overseeing theme development, mood boards, fabric research, color palettes, prints, and embroideries. My expertise spans fashion sketching, technical flat drawings, and sample fitting. A collaborative professional, I work seamlessly with design studios and cross-functional teams to create lookbooks and advertising campaigns, managing both domestic and international projects with a strong focus on kidswear and global children’s licensing. Core Expertise: - Collection Development: Concept creation, mood boards, color stories, and theme development. - Textile & Graphic Design: Fabric research, custom prints, and embroidery design. - Technical Proficiency: Fashion illustration, technical renders (flats), and sample fitting/spec sheets. - Creative Direction: Styling, lookbook production, and advertising campaigns. - Global Project Management: Extensive experience in international kidswear collections and worldwide licensing.

Chiara Vatalaro

Professional Summary I am a Milan-based fashion designer, stylist, and illustrator specializing in creative projects for emerging womenswear and kidswear brands. For me, fashion is a narrative capable of bringing materials to life and evoking their origins, turning deep research into a tangible, personal expression. I manage the entire collection lifecycle from concept to final presentation, overseeing theme development, mood boards, fabric research, color palettes, prints, and embroideries. My expertise spans fashion sketching, technical flat drawings, and sample fitting. A collaborative professional, I work seamlessly with design studios and cross-functional teams to create lookbooks and advertising campaigns, managing both domestic and international projects with a strong focus on kidswear and global children’s licensing. Core Expertise: - Collection Development: Concept creation, mood boards, color stories, and theme development. - Textile & Graphic Design: Fabric research, custom prints, and embroidery design. - Technical Proficiency: Fashion illustration, technical renders (flats), and sample fitting/spec sheets. - Creative Direction: Styling, lookbook production, and advertising campaigns. - Global Project Management: Extensive experience in international kidswear collections and worldwide licensing.

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Professional Summary
I am a Milan-based fashion designer, stylist, and illustrator specializing in creative projects for emerging womenswear and kidswear brands. For me, fashion is a narrative capable of bringing materials to life and evoking their origins, turning deep research into a tangible, personal expression. I manage the entire collection lifecycle from concept to final presentation, overseeing theme development, mood boards, fabric research, color palettes, prints, and embroideries. My expertise spans fashion sketching, technical flat drawings, and sample fitting. A collaborative professional, I work seamlessly with design studios and cross-functional teams to create lookbooks and advertising campaigns, managing both domestic and international projects with a strong focus on kidswear and global children’s licensing.
Core Expertise:

  • Collection Development: Concept creation, mood boards, color stories, and theme development.
  • Textile & Graphic Design: Fabric research, custom prints, and embroidery design.
  • Technical Proficiency: Fashion illustration, technical renders (flats), and sample fitting/spec sheets.
  • Creative Direction: Styling, lookbook production, and advertising campaigns.
  • Global Project Management: Extensive experience in international kidswear collections and worldwide licensing.
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Language

Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Designer, Stylist e Illustratrice (Head F-Designer / Freelance)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Guido attività di ideazione e sviluppo per collezioni di brand emergenti (donna e kids), con focus su ricerca creativa e passaggio tecnico in ufficio modelli. Gestisco mood board, temi, palette, tessuti, stampe e ricami; sviluppo schizzi e render tecnici; sdifettamento campioni e presentazioni fieristiche/retail (es. Pitti Bimbo). Integro interpretazione dei trend dell’adulto con specificità del mondo bimba e bebè, curando anche styling lookbook e ADV.
Senior Fashion Designer (Freelance) at Frankie Morello
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Sviluppo e supporto creativo come freelancer per collezioni, contribuendo alla fase di ideazione, ricerca e traduzione del concept in proposte concrete.
Fashion Designer (Set pubblicato/partnership creativo) at Dolce & Gabbana
January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2018
Esperienza nel contesto di progettazione e sviluppo creativo per set e collezioni, contribuendo alle fasi di ideazione e realizzazione secondo le esigenze del progetto.
Fashion Designer at Roberto Cavalli
June 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013
Progettazione e sviluppo di collezioni: contributo alla scelta di colori, materiali, stampe e ricami; passaggio dallo schizzo al campione finale; partecipazione a fiere e viaggi di ricerca; analisi collezioni in base a richieste commerciali; illustrazioni e styling lookbook/ADV.
Junior Fashion Designer & Art Director Assistant at Elisabetta Franchi
February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
Supporto nelle fasi di creazione collezione: scelta colori, materiali e ricami; sviluppo schizzi e sdifettamento campioni; analisi dei venduti per carry-over; styling lookbook e allestimento collezione.
Fashion Designer at Mirò - eyewear concept store
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Visual Art Direction e attività di concept per uno store dedicato all’occhialeria, con attenzione all’identità visiva e alla presentazione del prodotto.

Education

Diploma in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Certificazione Lingua Inglese (livello intermedio) at EF International School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Diploma di Maturità Classica at Istituto Omero
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing