Cotty Taplin Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Working Directly under the CCO and CEO as the Head of Women's Cut and Sew (knits and wovens). This position encompases the direction of design, merchandising and licensed product for both our in house brands and private label projects. As a team we work cross functionally in house to to bring our products to life. Additionally, I foster relationships with new factories and developers as we look outside of China for resources.

New York, New York, United States

Work directly with Creative Director and communicating directly with in-house design team in India. Conduct market and trend research, develop seasonal line plans, and shop for inspiration samples. Review 3D CADs, strike-offs, hand looms, and factory samples.

New York, New York

Working directly with Creative Director of the brand to develop the seasonal assortment. Working in multiple categories (outerwear of all types, cut and sew, wovens, knit accessories, fur and faux fur accessories, beach accessories, hair accessories). Communicate with overseas factories to develop the full product line, develop hardware, trims, fabrics and prints. Oversee the fit process and communicate all production ready fit comments to factories.

Ny, Ny

Design, Techincal Design, Product Development and Styling for designer companies. Creating collections from initial concept all the way through final fit approved production samples. Following industry trends to create color pallets, drive print direction and create beautiful silhouettes for a well developed line.Working with companies such as: House of Dereon, Elie Tahari, Li & Fung (Macy’s IMPULSE designer collections and Target Go International), Kohl’s (ELLE, Jennifer Lopez, Lauren Conrad, FILA), Macy’s Millennial Division (Maison Jules)

Ny, Ny

Head of Design and Product Development for Fillmore, a contemporary mens and womens sportswear collection. Created designs for high end boutiques and department stores around the counrty, such as: Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Anthropologie/Urban Outfitters, Neiman Marcus and Nordstroms.Responsibilities included: Working with the VP of Design to research and create initial concepts for each season, Line planning, Sketching (by hand and in Illustrator), Creating initial spec and tech packs, Communicating with overseas factories and local vendors, Researching and designing fabrics, prints and trims.Head of Design and Product Development (Aug 2007- Sept 2009) Fillmore [Womenswear and Menswear]Designer (Jan 2006 – Aug 2007) Fillmore [Womenswear and Menswear] Assistant Designer/Product Development Assistant ( March 2005 – January 2006) Fillmore Denim [Womenswear and Menswear] Assistant Designer/Assistant Technical Designer (November 2004 - March 2005)