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Hi, I'm Iris Alibali, a passionate product developer and designer specializing in leather and outerwear fashion. With several years of experience working with leading brands like Roots Canada and HISO, I've developed expertise in creating innovative collections, managing production teams, and collaborating with different departments to ensure designs align with business goals. I love expanding my craft by exploring new materials and training teams to master them. Besides fashion design, I’m also a trained pattern maker with a deep background in European pattern cutting techniques, which allows me to specialize in made-to-measure and custom patterns. When I’m not designing, I enjoy staying up to date with the latest trends and continuously improving my skills, ensuring every piece I create is a perfect blend of creativity and technical precision.…Hi, I'm Iris Alibali, a passionate product developer and designer specializing in leather and outerwear fashion. With several years of experience working with leading brands like Roots Canada and HISO, I've developed expertise in creating innovative collections, managing production teams, and collaborating with different departments to ensure designs align with business goals. I love expanding my craft by exploring new materials and training teams to master them. Besides fashion design, I’m also a trained pattern maker with a deep background in European pattern cutting techniques, which allows me to specialize in made-to-measure and custom patterns. When I’m not designing, I enjoy staying up to date with the latest trends and continuously improving my skills, ensuring every piece I create is a perfect blend of creativity and technical precision.

Iris Alibali

Designer, Costume Designer, Costume Fitter, +1

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Hi, I'm Iris Alibali, a passionate product developer and designer specializing in leather and outerwear fashion. With several years of experience working with leading brands like Roots Canada and HISO, I've developed expertise in creating innovative collections, managing production teams, and collaborating with different departments to ensure designs align with business goals. I love expanding my craft by exploring new materials and training teams to master them. Besides fashion design, I’m also a trained pattern maker with a deep background in European pattern cutting techniques, which allows me to specialize in made-to-measure and custom patterns. When I’m not designing, I enjoy staying up to date with the latest trends and continuously improving my skills, ensuring every piece I create is a perfect blend of creativity and technical precision.…Hi, I'm Iris Alibali, a passionate product developer and designer specializing in leather and outerwear fashion. With several years of experience working with leading brands like Roots Canada and HISO, I've developed expertise in creating innovative collections, managing production teams, and collaborating with different departments to ensure designs align with business goals. I love expanding my craft by exploring new materials and training teams to master them. Besides fashion design, I’m also a trained pattern maker with a deep background in European pattern cutting techniques, which allows me to specialize in made-to-measure and custom patterns. When I’m not designing, I enjoy staying up to date with the latest trends and continuously improving my skills, ensuring every piece I create is a perfect blend of creativity and technical precision.

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Hi, I’m Iris Alibali, a passionate product developer and designer specializing in leather and outerwear fashion. With several years of experience working with leading brands like Roots Canada and HISO, I’ve developed expertise in creating innovative collections, managing production teams, and collaborating with different departments to ensure designs align with business goals. I love expanding my craft by exploring new materials and training teams to master them.

Besides fashion design, I’m also a trained pattern maker with a deep background in European pattern cutting techniques, which allows me to specialize in made-to-measure and custom patterns. When I’m not designing, I enjoy staying up to date with the latest trends and continuously improving my skills, ensuring every piece I create is a perfect blend of creativity and technical precision.

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Work Experience

Product Development & Design at Roots Canada

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and developed leather jackets collections from concept to final prototype approval, drafting outerwear patterns on PAD software. Introduced shearling collection to Roots by developing new silhouettes and training production teams on the new material. Achieved growth of leather jacket sales by 21.3% in 2023 and 13.2% in 2024 during a market downturn. Collaborated closely with merchandizing, senior design, and tech teams to meet business goals. Managed factory production departments including cutting room, sample sewing, material/trim sourcing, and finishing teams.

Pattern Maker at HISO, Toronto

December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025

Created and maintained outerwear patterns on LECTRA system; completed over 100 pattern changes and updates per season for leather, wool, fur, and shearling patterns throughout style development. Worked closely with senior design team to meet design specifications including proportions, fit, and silhouettes. Provided precise patterns to grading, marker making, and production departments. Specialized in made-to-measure programs and private label collection patterns. Managed various factory production departments including cutting room, sample sewing, material/trim sourcing, and finishing teams.

Designer at HISO, Toronto

December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025

Developed and designed the HISO “White Label” collection featuring contemporary outerwear styles for luxury retailers like Holt Renfrew. Led product development team overseeing tech-pack creation, luxury trim sourcing, technical pattern development, fittings, proto reviews, market research, trend analysis, color & concept. Successfully drove 15%+ revenue growth with initial White Label launch, expanding brand presence into streetwear and influencer markets.

Designer at Siri Klandolyn, Toronto

January 1, 2016 - Present

Designed luxury leather and fur fashion inspired by nature. Winner of the REMIX Canada Fur Competition and top 10 finalist in the Vogue Italia Remix Competition in Milan.

European Pattern Cutting Technique Trainee at Muller & Sohns

January 1, 2024 - Present

Trained in European block making techniques specialized in coats and jackets, focusing on made-to-measure and custom patterns.