Kathlin Argiro Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Greater New York City Area

With 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.

NYC

Mentor at this innovation accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail and consumer goods sectors.

Greater New York City Area

Currently 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.

Greater New York City Area

Mentored in the DENYC mini MBA program for fashion entrepreneurs at F.I.T.

New 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

Greater New York City Area

Served 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.

New 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

Hangzhou, 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.

New 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.

Owner 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.

I taught Sophomores through Senior Thesis and a Fashion Industry survey class.

• 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

Greater 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.

Greater 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

Education record

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Fashion/Apparel Design

Master'S Degree, Global Fashion Management