Student

Isabella Alonso
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EXPERIENCE
-Central Saint Martins UAL Study Abroad- Fashion Design
September 2018-December 2018
-Developed and illustrated 10 piece collection
-Created hand knitted sweater and garment
-Produced tailored trousers
-Conducted materials research at top tier resource facility at the library at Central Saint Martins
-Attended international trade fair �Textile Forum The Fashion Fabric Show London� to research and source textiles
-Conducted field/market/trend research in specific markets in London
-Assisted in acquiring and transporting samples for photoshoot for Matty Bovan x COACH


-Denim designer Donwan Harrell: �Jeanology� Summer Program
June 2018-July 2018

-Studied expansive denim archive
-Learned about denim history (1850 to present)
-Engaged in market research in denim menswear brands in New York City.
-Presented analysis of market and trend research to panel of industry professionals
-Developed technical specifications for denim garment
-Designed denim treatment style for garment in denim factory: Prointax in Colombia


-Internship with Textile artist Julia Pfaff
-January 2019-Current
-Inventorying artwork given and received to galleries where artists exhibit.
-Often helps with sewing, painting, and dyeing fabrics with techniques such as Shibori dyeing.


SKILLS
-Adobe Creative Suites
-Photoshop
-Illustrator
-InDesign

-Microsoft Office
-Word
-Powerpoint
-Excel

-EFI Fiery Design
-Print and textile design development
-Fusion 360
-Proficient in basic 3D printing design

-Artisanal Skills
-Shibori dyeing
-Silk screen printing
-Hand knitting
-Crocheting
-Felting
-Chemical permanganate spray treatment on denim
-Heat treatment on denim
-Program designs to lazer

EDUCATION

-Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia- Fashion Design BFA
August 2016-May 2020

-Central Saint Martins, London, UK- Fashion Design
August 2018-January 2019

-Textiles Course-Virginia Commonwealth University
September 2017-December 2018