Innovative fashion executive at the intersection of design, entrepreneurship, and education. Highly skilled expert in launching and building fashion brands by leveraging expertise in go to market strategy and product development. Unique understanding of traditional fashion value chain coupled with knowledge of cutting-edge, emerging technologies. As an Adjunct Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I am the only faculty member in the institution's history that has taught the Master’s Fashion Design Thesis course and, starting this Fall, Capstone in the Global Fashion Management Master’s program. Additionally, I have led high-impact projects, including work for First Lady Michelle Obama and the Charles James exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. My international experience includes extensive teaching and consulting in China.Passionate about sharing my experience as a fashion designer and entrepreneur, I have mentored countless students and emerging designers at accelerators such as XRC Ventures and Design Entrepreneurs New York City (DENYC). A frequent speaker on fashion entrepreneurship and more recently, technology, I have been a panelist at NYU, Fordham University - Gabelli School of Business, Mount Holyoke, and The Washington Fashion Group.Let's connect to explore opportunities in the fashion, entrepreneurship, tech, and education sectors. #FashionInnovation #Entrepreneurship #FashionEducation #TechInFashion
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FounderArtisans Ethics & AiNew York, Ny, Us
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FounderKathlin Argiro New York Jan 2014 - PresentGreater New York City AreaWith a unique perspective as a fashion designer and entrepreneur, I leverage my 360 degree knowledge of the Apparel Industry and emerging technologies to create innovative strategies for brands to turn their vision into reality. -
MentorXrc Labs May 2016 - PresentNycMentor at this innovation accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail and consumer goods sectors. -
Adjunct ProfessorFashion Institute Of Technology Jul 2010 - PresentGreater New York City AreaCurrently I am teaching a Future of Fashion Class that dives into the emerging technology impacting the fashion industry. In addition, I have taught Thesis in the Masters Fashion Design program and Capstone in the Global Fashion Management Masters program. I have led high profile projects for First Lady Michelle Obama and for the Charles James exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute. I have been included multiple times in an elite group of professors to develop special fashion programs for ZSTU, a prestigious fashion University in China that is partnered with FIT. -
Mentor For Fashion EntrepreneursFashion Institute Of Technology - Denyc: Design Entrepreneurs New York City Jan 2015 - Jan 2021Greater New York City AreaMentored in the DENYC mini MBA program for fashion entrepreneurs at F.I.T.
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Business/Production ConsultantNovus Ultimus May 2018 - Jul 2020New York, United States· Developed patented, multi-functional garment from inception through production · Executed sourcing and negotiations with domestic factories· Sourced all fabric and trims· Supervised production to ensure superior quality control and best pricing· Created and managed time in action calendars to ensure timely deliveries· Executed all costing of garments
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Chief Product OfficerAltress Jan 2018 - Mar 2020Greater New York City AreaServed as Chief Product Officer at this innovative start up fashion brand that offered customized on-demand dresses. My responsibilities included working with the founder/designer to develop all products and ensure that they were delivered to the customer with impeccable fit and craftsmanship. The Collection was proudly produced in the heart of the Garment District in New York City providing fare wage opportunities for our team and contributing to bringing manufacturing back to the US. In addition leveraged my industry connections to secure placement in top retailer, Bella Bridesmaid which has a chain of 60 stores. -
Business/Production ConsultantLisa Qu Feb 2018 - Sep 2018New York, United States· Developed production fit · Executed all sourcing and negotiations with domestic factories· Supervised production to ensure superior quality control, best pricing, and timely deliveries· Executed all costing of garments -
Business ConsultantI Yu In Soul Jun 2016 - Apr 2018Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China· Analyzed overall business structure and created a strategic plan to elevate and grow the brand · Executed a complete overhaul of flagship store including remerchandising all apparel and accessories · Redesigned visual merchandising of flagship store to maximize sales · Created a sales and merchandising manual so revamped flagship model could be replicated in all 18 stores
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Business/Production ConsultantKaren Roberts New York Jan 2014 - Oct 2017New York· Developed production fit for this start-up dress business· Sourced all European and domestic fabric and trims· Executed sourcing and negotiations with high-end domestic factories· Supervised production to ensure superior quality control and best pricing· Created and managed time in action calendars to ensure timely deliveries· Executed all costing of garments· Responsible for execution of photo shoot for debut collection· Developed logo and branding for designer
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Founder, DesignerKathlin Argiro Sep 1997 - Sep 2017Owner and designer of a women's apparel company specializing in dresses.My debut Collection was picked up by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and many other top specialty stores. Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstroms, Selfridges in London, and Holt Renfrew in Canada are among some of the top stores that have carried my Collection. My dresses have been featured on the Today Show and in numerous national publications including Vogue, InStyle, NY Times Style Section, WWD, and The Washington Post. In addition I appeared as the guest designer on special episode of What Not to Wear.My dresses have been worn by Katie Couric, Meredith Viera, Stacey London, Melissa Rivers, and many other loyal customers. -
Part Time LecturerParsons School Of Design - The New School Aug 2014 - Jun 2017I taught Sophomores through Senior Thesis and a Fashion Industry survey class. -
Design DirectorCarmen Marc Valvo (Fashion/Apparel Company / Designer) Sep 1994 - Aug 1997• Hired to facilitate elevating Designer's eveningwear Collection to a Couture level. • Opened first NYC sample room • Sourced all Eurpopean and Domestic fabrics and trims• Worked with buyers from top stores (i.e. – Neiman Marcus) to develop exclusive product.• Responsible for all cost sheet information• Liaison between design and production staff• Coordinated fashion shows in Bryant Park• Traveled to Hong Kong to develop the collection and handle production issues.
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Design AssistantArnold Scaasi (Couture Eveningwear Designer) Mar 1993 - Aug 1994Greater New York City Area• Ran couture sample room • Managed daily operations of office • Sourced all European and Domestic fabrics and trims• Coordinated fashion shows• Worked with private clients including: Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Brook Astor, Evelyn Lauder, etc.• Archived Designer's Collections by season.• Archived Designer's Press• Worked on Designer's Scaasi Boutique Collection (Designer price point)• Liaison between design and production staff• Assisted with Designer's licensees: Bridal, Fur, bridge dresses
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Design AssistantDonna Morgan (Division Of Maggy London) Sep 1992 - Jun 1993Greater New York City Area• Sourced all fabrics/trims for volume day dress collection• Shopped the stores for trends • Responsible for all information on cost sheets• Managed sample room• Liaison between design and production staff
Kathlin Argiro Education Details
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Global Fashion Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Kathlin Argiro
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Kathlin Argiro works for Artisans Ethics & Ai
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Kathlin Argiro's current role is Founder.
What schools did Kathlin Argiro attend?
Kathlin Argiro attended Georgetown Visitation, Parsons School Of Design - The New School, Fashion Institute Of Technology.
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