Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I am a stylist specializing in ready-to-wear womenswear, involved in collection development, with a particular focus on silhouettes, dresses, and fluid styles.

My approach centers on creating precise and wearable pieces, seeking a delicate balance between fluidity and structure, with special attention to proportions, materials, and the overall coherence of the product.

After founding my own brand, I developed my experience within the Christian Wijnants team in Antwerp, and then at Hugo Boss, where I worked on the womenswear runway collection as well as VIP projects.

Today, I support brands on a freelance basis through various stages of collection development — from initial research and silhouette direction to product refinement, fittings, and final adjustments.

I integrate quickly into existing teams and bring a clear, structured approach to developing coherent and accomplished collections.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Fluent
English
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual
Italian
Basic
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

May Bernardi
Freelance Ready-to-Wear Womenswear Stylist
FASHION AND COSMETICS
November 2024 - Today (1 year and 9 months)
Paris, France
Areas of Intervention

Ready-to-wear womenswear collection development, with a focus on silhouettes, dresses, and fluid styles, seeking a balance between fluidity and structure.

Design & Development

Conception and development of seasonal collections, from initial research and silhouette direction to model creation.
Creation of designs and product development from idea to final product.
Refinement of existing models (fit, proportions, visual coherence).
Structuring of coherent collections across different categories.

Product & Follow-up

Support for various product development stages.
Collaboration with pattern makers, suppliers, and production teams.
Follow-up of fittings and adjustments until final validation.

Collaboration

Freelance interventions, one-time or ongoing.
Ability to quickly integrate into existing teams and processes.
Structured approach, with particular attention to product coherence and clarity.
Material Sourcing Product Refinement & Fittings Dresses & Fluid Styles Collection Development Silhouette Development
HUGO BOSS AG
Ready-to-Wear Womenswear Designer – Runway & Special Projects
FASHION AND COSMETICS
June 2023 - November 2024 (1 year and 5 months)
Metzingen, Germany
Designer for the womenswear runway collection and VIP projects, in direct liaison with the Head Designer.
Silhouette development through sketching, draping, and volume experimentation.
Research and development of seasonal concepts (visual research, vintage, archives, moodboards).
Sourcing of fabrics and supplies, including international textile trade shows.
Creation of technical drawings and development of technical sheets.
Monitoring prototype development, from initial fitting to final prototype, in collaboration with the workshop and manufacturers.
Organization and preparation of fittings, with direct involvement in product refinement.
Product Development & Prototype Monitoring Product Refinement & Fittings Material and Supply Sourcing Runway Collection & Special Projects (VIP) Silhouette Development
Christian Wijnants
Ready-to-Wear Womenswear Stylist and Developer
FASHION AND COSMETICS
June 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)
Anvers, Belgium
Close collaboration with artistic direction and collection manager on the entire design and development process, across all categories.
Research, draping, and development of finishes and details.
Participation in collection and production fittings, with detailed note-taking.
Development of technical sheets (technical drawings, materials, supplies, and finishes) in close collaboration with pattern makers.
Launch and monitoring of prototypes up to the final prototype, in liaison with the workshop and manufacturers.
Coordination with manufacturers to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Creation and updating of design and material boards.
Product Refinement & Fittings Supplier Monitoring & Prototype Development up to SMS Technical Sheet Development Collection Development Design & Development Coordination