Karia Eglade

Karia Eglade

Creative Director & Haute Couture Designer
New York, US.

About

Visionary Creative Director and accomplished Founder with over 15 years of progressive experience in haute couture and luxury womenswear, driving brand growth and market influence. Proven ability to lead design teams, optimize production, and secure high-profile collaborations, including exclusive representation for Dolce & Gabbana. Blending European craftsmanship with American urban style, I excel at shaping distinctive brand aesthetics and delivering commercially successful collections across global fashion hubs.

Work

Dolce & Gabbana
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Creative Director

New York, NY, US

Summary

Led an independent design studio from inception, specializing in haute couture, artistic collaborations, and brand projects for an exclusive clientele.

Highlights

Secured exclusive representation for Dolce & Gabbana women’s collections across the New York region, significantly expanding market reach and brand prestige.

Cultivated a diverse portfolio of boutique clients, celebrity styling projects, and high-profile brand collaborations, establishing strong professional influence in the New York and Los Angeles fashion scenes.

Directed all creative and operational aspects of the studio, successfully integrating European craftsmanship with American urban style to define a unique market niche.

Managed end-to-end project lifecycles from concept to delivery, consistently exceeding client expectations and fostering long-term partnerships.

Rodarte
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Technical Design Manager

New York, NY, US

Summary

Managed technical design and production optimization for ready-to-wear collections, ensuring seamless execution from concept to garment.

Highlights

Directed fit adjustments and optimized production processes for multiple ready-to-wear collections, enhancing garment quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Collaborated closely with design and technical teams on celebrity styling projects and special initiatives, successfully translating creative vision into technical specifications.

Streamlined technical execution workflows, ensuring adherence to high-fashion standards and contributing to timely collection launches.

Bridged creative and technical departments, fostering a collaborative environment that improved communication and project delivery.

Litkovska Atelier
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Head Womenswear Designer

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Summary

Led seasonal womenswear collection development and market strategy, shaping brand identity and achieving significant recognition in the Asian fashion market.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development of multiple seasonal womenswear collections, overseeing inspiration planning, pattern adjustments, and runway coordination from concept to execution.

Managed and mentored a design team of 5, fostering creative growth and ensuring timely delivery of collection milestones.

Elevated brand recognition across Asian independent fashion platforms through innovative design and strategic market positioning.

Defined a distinctive brand style by blending Eastern detailing with Western tailoring, creating a unique and commercially successful aesthetic.

Bevza Studio
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Fashion Designer

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Summary

Contributed to multiple seasonal womenswear collections through illustration, pattern development, and fabric selection, building foundational design expertise.

Highlights

Executed detailed illustrations, pattern development, and fabric selection for multiple seasonal womenswear collections, ensuring design integrity and manufacturability.

Refined personal design language and series planning skills through active participation in the entire collection lifecycle.

Developed a strong understanding of structural aesthetics and functional design principles, laying the groundwork for independent creative work.

Collaborated with senior designers to bring innovative concepts to life, contributing to the studio's reputation for distinctive womenswear.

Education

Parsons School of Design, The New School
New York, NY, United States of America

Degree

Fashion Design

Languages

English

Skills

Design & Creative Direction

Womenswear Design, Haute Couture, Collection Development, Creative Direction, Fashion Illustration, Brand Aesthetics.

Technical Design & Production

Technical Design, Pattern Development, Garment Construction, Fit Adjustments, Production Optimization, Quality Control.

Team Leadership & Management

Team Management, Design Leadership, Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Workflow Optimization.

Brand Strategy & Market Positioning

Brand Strategy, Market Positioning, Brand Development, Client Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Fashion Marketing.

Styling & Collaborations

Celebrity Styling, Artistic Collaborations, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Curation, Visual Merchandising.