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A successful garment starts with a precise pattern.
Franco-Japanese pattern maker with 20 years of international experience (Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Paris), I support creators and brands in the technical development of demanding collections — from design to production.
Specializing in pattern making and product development, I work on:
- Pattern making and refinement
- Toiles, fittings, and corrections
- Prototyping (up to SMUs)
- Development of woven fabrics (lightweight and others) as well as knitwear
- Technical packs (to production-ready)
- Grading
- Sourcing of materials (fabrics + threads) and suppliers (workshops/factories, in France, EU & Asia)
- Production monitoring and mini-series
20 years of experience between Japan, China, Korea, and France, including:
- Collection development for designers and young brands
- Creation of a unique pieces label in Tokyo
- Taking over and developing a knitwear brand
- Collaboration on fashion, costume, scenography, and exhibition projects
Knitwear Specialization. Particular expertise in:
- Knitwear construction
- Stitch and structure development
- Translating design into technical feasibility
- Interaction with knitting workshops/factories
What I bring:
- Pattern accuracy = the foundation of a successful product
- Concrete translation of an idea into a realizable product
- Anticipation of production constraints
- Sourcing strategy
- Reduction of errors and costs
Projects
- Womenswear & Childrenswear (...Menswear too)
- Premium product development
French
Native or bilingual
Japanese
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 15km)
Experience
- MONTFERCCI
On Malt
Technical SheetsFASHION AND COSMETICSJanuary 2026 - January 2026Paris, FranceCreation of technical sheets for a women's fashion collection: Drawings, construction legends, and measurement charts. Incorporating contemporary fashion best practices. - Atelier VitosWorkshop ManagerFASHION AND COSMETICSApril 2021 - Today (5 years and 2 months)Paris, FranceIn charge of the R&D department. 360° fashion studio.Collection development (from A to Z).Woven fabrics | Knitwear.Sourcing / Design-illustrations / Pattern Making / Prototyping / Garment Manufacturing & Knitting.Eco-responsible approach to project management.
- baby&taylorArtistic DirectorFASHION AND COSMETICSOctober 2011 - August 2016 (4 years and 11 months)Shanghai, ChinaChildren's knitwear brand (cashmere)Collection plan definition - designs - development and production monitoringSourcing
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Education
- BaccalaureateFrench High School of Tokyo1995
Skill set
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