Karia Eglade

Secured exclusive representation for Dolce & Gabbana women’s collections across the New York region, significantly expanding market reach and brand prestige.

Cultivated a diverse portfolio of boutique clients, celebrity styling projects, and high-profile brand collaborations, establishing strong professional influence in the New York and Los Angeles fashion scenes.

Directed all creative and operational aspects of the studio, successfully integrating European craftsmanship with American urban style to define a unique market niche.

Managed end-to-end project lifecycles from concept to delivery, consistently exceeding client expectations and fostering long-term partnerships.

Directed fit adjustments and optimized production processes for multiple ready-to-wear collections, enhancing garment quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Collaborated closely with design and technical teams on celebrity styling projects and special initiatives, successfully translating creative vision into technical specifications.

Streamlined technical execution workflows, ensuring adherence to high-fashion standards and contributing to timely collection launches.

Bridged creative and technical departments, fostering a collaborative environment that improved communication and project delivery.

Spearheaded the development of multiple seasonal womenswear collections, overseeing inspiration planning, pattern adjustments, and runway coordination from concept to execution.

Managed and mentored a design team of 5, fostering creative growth and ensuring timely delivery of collection milestones.

Elevated brand recognition across Asian independent fashion platforms through innovative design and strategic market positioning.

Defined a distinctive brand style by blending Eastern detailing with Western tailoring, creating a unique and commercially successful aesthetic.

Executed detailed illustrations, pattern development, and fabric selection for multiple seasonal womenswear collections, ensuring design integrity and manufacturability.

Refined personal design language and series planning skills through active participation in the entire collection lifecycle.

Developed a strong understanding of structural aesthetics and functional design principles, laying the groundwork for independent creative work.

Collaborated with senior designers to bring innovative concepts to life, contributing to the studio's reputation for distinctive womenswear.