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About
DIGITAL FASHION TECHNOLOGIST
Web3/AI/Game Engine/AR/VR/COUTURE
DIGITAL FASHION TECHNOLOGIST
Web3/AI/Game Engine/AR/VR/COUTURE
I’m a 3D artist and digital fashion expert combining creativity with technology. Recently, I led projects at director level, focusing on 3D visualization, process automation, concept development and product implementation. My prior experience is in traditional fashion design, product development and pattern making.
In Web3 and digital fashion, I’ve built real-time experiences in Unreal Engine 5, interactive AR/VR wearables, and optimized assets for gaming. My skills include real-time rendering, low-poly asset creation (Blender, Clo3D, Substance), digital cloth simulation, and detailed digital product visualization.
Previously, I worked with brands such as Versace, Max Mara, Alexander McQueen, fenty with LVMH. My fashion expertise covers hand sketching, technical drawing, digital and physical pattern making, draping, and couture realisation.
I’ve also contributed to education, developing materials and mentoring students in digital fashion at Amsterdam Fashion Institute and the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong.
PHYSICAL
PHYSICAL
Alexander Mcqueen
At Alexander McQueen, I specialized in softs & dresses, working hands-on in the atelier for both runway and pre-collections. My role involved advanced draping and pattern development, crafting garments that adhered to McQueen’s technical and aesthetic standards. I worked closely with in-house artisans to refine patterns for final execution.
Alexander Mcqueen
At Alexander McQueen, I specialized in softs & dresses, working hands-on in the atelier for both runway and pre-collections. My role involved advanced draping and pattern development, crafting garments that adhered to McQueen’s technical and aesthetic standards. I worked closely with in-house artisans to refine patterns for final execution.
Alexander Mcqueen
At Alexander McQueen, I specialized in softs & dresses, working hands-on in the atelier for both runway and pre-collections. My role involved advanced draping and pattern development, crafting garments that adhered to McQueen’s technical and aesthetic standards. I worked closely with in-house artisans to refine patterns for final execution.
Alexander Mcqueen
At Alexander McQueen, I specialized in softs & dresses, working hands-on in the atelier for both runway and pre-collections. My role involved advanced draping and pattern development, crafting garments that adhered to McQueen’s technical and aesthetic standards. I worked closely with in-house artisans to refine patterns for final execution.
Alexander Mcqueen
At Alexander McQueen, I specialized in softs & dresses, working hands-on in the atelier for both runway and pre-collections. My role involved advanced draping and pattern development, crafting garments that adhered to McQueen’s technical and aesthetic standards. I worked closely with in-house artisans to refine patterns for final execution.
MAX MARA
At Max Mara, I contributed to the Mainline RTW and Pre-Fall collections, focusing on 3D samples, 2D sketches, and textile development. I was heavily involved in the “Monopolis” Resort collection, a runway show in Shanghai collaborating with artist Liu Wei, aimed at elevating Max Mara’s presence in China. My work included pattern development, fabric selection, and overseeing 3D garment trials to ensure quality and innovation.
MAX MARA
At Max Mara, I contributed to the Mainline RTW and Pre-Fall collections, focusing on 3D samples, 2D sketches, and textile development. I was heavily involved in the “Monopolis” Resort collection, a runway show in Shanghai collaborating with artist Liu Wei, aimed at elevating Max Mara’s presence in China. My work included pattern development, fabric selection, and overseeing 3D garment trials to ensure quality and innovation.
MAX MARA
At Max Mara, I contributed to the Mainline RTW and Pre-Fall collections, focusing on 3D samples, 2D sketches, and textile development. I was heavily involved in the “Monopolis” Resort collection, a runway show in Shanghai collaborating with artist Liu Wei, aimed at elevating Max Mara’s presence in China. My work included pattern development, fabric selection, and overseeing 3D garment trials to ensure quality and innovation.
MAX MARA
At Max Mara, I contributed to the Mainline RTW and Pre-Fall collections, focusing on 3D samples, 2D sketches, and textile development. I was heavily involved in the “Monopolis” Resort collection, a runway show in Shanghai collaborating with artist Liu Wei, aimed at elevating Max Mara’s presence in China. My work included pattern development, fabric selection, and overseeing 3D garment trials to ensure quality and innovation.
MAX MARA
At Max Mara, I contributed to the Mainline RTW and Pre-Fall collections, focusing on 3D samples, 2D sketches, and textile development. I was heavily involved in the “Monopolis” Resort collection, a runway show in Shanghai collaborating with artist Liu Wei, aimed at elevating Max Mara’s presence in China. My work included pattern development, fabric selection, and overseeing 3D garment trials to ensure quality and innovation.
rvdk
rvdk
rvdk
Working alongside the Creative Director, responsible for realisation of Couture pieces for Paris Haute Couture presentation. Focus on corsets, draping and textile development.
JOSEPH
JOSEPH
JOSEPH
senior outerwear and denim designer for joseph at paris studio. responsible for design and development of outerwear leather and shearling. developed corse denim products and redesign trim and branding elements under new creative direction
Maison kitsune
senior outerwear and denim designer for maison kitsune at paris studio. responsible for design and development of outerwear, DEnim and casual tailoring. developed new branding alongside creative director. focused on elevating mainline collection
FENTY by rIHanna
As a Senior Design Consultant for FENTY, I worked closely with Ms. Robyn Fenty and LVMH, helping establish the brand’s identity. I focused on outerwear, knitwear and denim, managing everything from concept and material selection to garment construction. This role required close collaboration across teams in the US and France, blending FENTY’s style with LVMH’s luxury standards to launch a cohesive, innovative collection.
FENTY by rIHanna
As a Senior Design Consultant for FENTY, I worked closely with Ms. Robyn Fenty and LVMH, helping establish the brand’s identity. I focused on outerwear, knitwear and denim, managing everything from concept and material selection to garment construction. This role required close collaboration across teams in the US and France, blending FENTY’s style with LVMH’s luxury standards to launch a cohesive, innovative collection.
FENTY by rIHanna
As a Senior Design Consultant for FENTY, I worked closely with Ms. Robyn Fenty and LVMH, helping establish the brand’s identity. I focused on outerwear, knitwear and denim, managing everything from concept and material selection to garment construction. This role required close collaboration across teams in the US and France, blending FENTY’s style with LVMH’s luxury standards to launch a cohesive, innovative collection.
FENTY by rIHanna
As a Senior Design Consultant for FENTY, I worked closely with Ms. Robyn Fenty and LVMH, helping establish the brand’s identity. I focused on outerwear, knitwear and denim, managing everything from concept and material selection to garment construction. This role required close collaboration across teams in the US and France, blending FENTY’s style with LVMH’s luxury standards to launch a cohesive, innovative collection.
FENTY by rIHanna
As a Senior Design Consultant for FENTY, I worked closely with Ms. Robyn Fenty and LVMH, helping establish the brand’s identity. I focused on outerwear, knitwear and denim, managing everything from concept and material selection to garment construction. This role required close collaboration across teams in the US and France, blending FENTY’s style with LVMH’s luxury standards to launch a cohesive, innovative collection.
VERSACE ATELIER
For Versace’s Alta Moda Couture collection, I focused on garment construction, pattern cutting, and draping, collaborating with the senior team and Creative Director for the Paris show. I assisted with intricate embellishments with the embroidery team. This role honed my couture skills and deepened my understanding of high-caliber couture garment production.
VERSACE ATELIER
For Versace’s Alta Moda Couture collection, I focused on garment construction, pattern cutting, and draping, collaborating with the senior team and Creative Director for the Paris show. I assisted with intricate embellishments with the embroidery team. This role honed my couture skills and deepened my understanding of high-caliber couture garment production.
VERSACE ATELIER
For Versace’s Alta Moda Couture collection, I focused on garment construction, pattern cutting, and draping, collaborating with the senior team and Creative Director for the Paris show. I assisted with intricate embellishments with the embroidery team. This role honed my couture skills and deepened my understanding of high-caliber couture garment production.
VERSACE ATELIER
For Versace’s Alta Moda Couture collection, I focused on garment construction, pattern cutting, and draping, collaborating with the senior team and Creative Director for the Paris show. I assisted with intricate embellishments with the embroidery team. This role honed my couture skills and deepened my understanding of high-caliber couture garment production.
VERSACE ATELIER
For Versace’s Alta Moda Couture collection, I focused on garment construction, pattern cutting, and draping, collaborating with the senior team and Creative Director for the Paris show. I assisted with intricate embellishments with the embroidery team. This role honed my couture skills and deepened my understanding of high-caliber couture garment production.
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
NFT Paris 2024
For Future-Front-Row at NFT Paris, I created a digital runway collection projected onto a 20-foot screen, using Clo3D for garment development and simulation and Blender for rendering. I added accessories and digital textiles and finalized visuals and materials in Substance Painter. The collection aimed at blending traditional menswear themes with digital techniques.
NFT Paris 2024
For Future-Front-Row at NFT Paris, I created a digital runway collection projected onto a 20-foot screen, using Clo3D for garment development and simulation and Blender for rendering. I added accessories and digital textiles and finalized visuals and materials in Substance Painter. The collection aimed at blending traditional menswear themes with digital techniques.
NFT Paris 2024
For Future-Front-Row at NFT Paris, I created a digital runway collection projected onto a 20-foot screen, using Clo3D for garment development and simulation and Blender for rendering. I added accessories and digital textiles and finalized visuals and materials in Substance Painter. The collection aimed at blending traditional menswear themes with digital techniques.
NFT Paris 2024
For Future-Front-Row at NFT Paris, I created a digital runway collection projected onto a 20-foot screen, using Clo3D for garment development and simulation and Blender for rendering. I added accessories and digital textiles and finalized visuals and materials in Substance Painter. The collection aimed at blending traditional menswear themes with digital techniques.
NFT Paris 2024
For Future-Front-Row at NFT Paris, I created a digital runway collection projected onto a 20-foot screen, using Clo3D for garment development and simulation and Blender for rendering. I added accessories and digital textiles and finalized visuals and materials in Substance Painter. The collection aimed at blending traditional menswear themes with digital techniques.
The Fabricant
As a Senior Digital Artist at The Fabricant, I developed digital garments for Web3, AR/VR, and gaming, using Clo3D, Unreal Engine, and Substance. I worked on projects like Vogue Singapore and the CFDA Digital Fashion Week, merging fashion with blockchain tech. My role included designing NFT wearables and creating digital assets for real-time experiences.
The Fabricant
As a Senior Digital Artist at The Fabricant, I developed digital garments for Web3, AR/VR, and gaming, using Clo3D, Unreal Engine, and Substance. I worked on projects like Vogue Singapore and the CFDA Digital Fashion Week, merging fashion with blockchain tech. My role included designing NFT wearables and creating digital assets for real-time experiences.
The Fabricant
As a Senior Digital Artist at The Fabricant, I developed digital garments for Web3, AR/VR, and gaming, using Clo3D, Unreal Engine, and Substance. I worked on projects like Vogue Singapore and the CFDA Digital Fashion Week, merging fashion with blockchain tech. My role included designing NFT wearables and creating digital assets for real-time experiences.
The Fabricant
As a Senior Digital Artist at The Fabricant, I developed digital garments for Web3, AR/VR, and gaming, using Clo3D, Unreal Engine, and Substance. I worked on projects like Vogue Singapore and the CFDA Digital Fashion Week, merging fashion with blockchain tech. My role included designing NFT wearables and creating digital assets for real-time experiences.
The Fabricant
As a Senior Digital Artist at The Fabricant, I developed digital garments for Web3, AR/VR, and gaming, using Clo3D, Unreal Engine, and Substance. I worked on projects like Vogue Singapore and the CFDA Digital Fashion Week, merging fashion with blockchain tech. My role included designing NFT wearables and creating digital assets for real-time experiences.
GAMING
GAMING
ZTX
At ZTX, as Design Director for Wearables, I established quality standards for 3D assets, creating detailed guidelines for consistent production. I introduced automation, reducing rendering times for NFT visuals, and leveraged AI for rapid concept art development. I expanded the wearable range, developing bodysuits, skins, and full-character designs. A key project was the Halloween Wearables Collection, ZTX’s first on-chain airdrop, setting quality benchmarks.
ZTX
At ZTX, as Design Director for Wearables, I established quality standards for 3D assets, creating detailed guidelines for consistent production. I introduced automation, reducing rendering times for NFT visuals, and leveraged AI for rapid concept art development. I expanded the wearable range, developing bodysuits, skins, and full-character designs. A key project was the Halloween Wearables Collection, ZTX’s first on-chain airdrop, setting quality benchmarks.
ZTX
At ZTX, as Design Director for Wearables, I established quality standards for 3D assets, creating detailed guidelines for consistent production. I introduced automation, reducing rendering times for NFT visuals, and leveraged AI for rapid concept art development. I expanded the wearable range, developing bodysuits, skins, and full-character designs. A key project was the Halloween Wearables Collection, ZTX’s first on-chain airdrop, setting quality benchmarks.
ZTX
At ZTX, as Design Director for Wearables, I established quality standards for 3D assets, creating detailed guidelines for consistent production. I introduced automation, reducing rendering times for NFT visuals, and leveraged AI for rapid concept art development. I expanded the wearable range, developing bodysuits, skins, and full-character designs. A key project was the Halloween Wearables Collection, ZTX’s first on-chain airdrop, setting quality benchmarks.
ZTX
At ZTX, as Design Director for Wearables, I established quality standards for 3D assets, creating detailed guidelines for consistent production. I introduced automation, reducing rendering times for NFT visuals, and leveraged AI for rapid concept art development. I expanded the wearable range, developing bodysuits, skins, and full-character designs. A key project was the Halloween Wearables Collection, ZTX’s first on-chain airdrop, setting quality benchmarks.
ZTX - ALEXX
At ZTX, I developed and trained AI models for consistent virtual character generation, focusing on a digital human adaptable to different styles. By using various AI platforms, I created a system that maintained identity while enabling prompt-based modifications. This approach streamlined content creation, allowing for quick adaptations and enhancing overall asset quality and versatility.
ZTX - ALEXX
At ZTX, I developed and trained AI models for consistent virtual character generation, focusing on a digital human adaptable to different styles. By using various AI platforms, I created a system that maintained identity while enabling prompt-based modifications. This approach streamlined content creation, allowing for quick adaptations and enhancing overall asset quality and versatility.
ZTX - ALEXX
At ZTX, I developed and trained AI models for consistent virtual character generation, focusing on a digital human adaptable to different styles. By using various AI platforms, I created a system that maintained identity while enabling prompt-based modifications. This approach streamlined content creation, allowing for quick adaptations and enhancing overall asset quality and versatility.
ZTX - ALEXX
At ZTX, I developed and trained AI models for consistent virtual character generation, focusing on a digital human adaptable to different styles. By using various AI platforms, I created a system that maintained identity while enabling prompt-based modifications. This approach streamlined content creation, allowing for quick adaptations and enhancing overall asset quality and versatility.
ZTX - ALEXX
At ZTX, I developed and trained AI models for consistent virtual character generation, focusing on a digital human adaptable to different styles. By using various AI platforms, I created a system that maintained identity while enabling prompt-based modifications. This approach streamlined content creation, allowing for quick adaptations and enhancing overall asset quality and versatility.
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Experience
INDEPENDANT DESIGN CONSULTANT
2026
COUTURE & RTW
INDEPENDANT DESIGN CONSULTANT
2026
COUTURE & RTW
INDEPENDANT DESIGN CONSULTANT
2026
COUTURE & RTW
INDEPENDANT DESIGN CONSULTANT
2026
COUTURE & RTW
Honk Kong Polyu
2025
Visiting lecturer digital innovation fashion design
Honk Kong Polyu
2025
Visiting lecturer digital innovation fashion design
Honk Kong Polyu
2025
Visiting lecturer digital innovation fashion design
Honk Kong Polyu
2025
Visiting lecturer digital innovation fashion design
RVDK
2025
COUTURE ATELIER
RVDK
2025
COUTURE ATELIER
RVDK
2025
COUTURE ATELIER
RVDK
2025
COUTURE ATELIER
ZTX
2024
Design Director Wearbles
ZTX
2024
Design Director Wearbles
ZTX
2024
Design Director Wearbles
ZTX
2024
Design Director Wearbles
The Fabricant
2022
Senior Digital Fashion Designer
The Fabricant
2022
Senior Digital Fashion Designer
The Fabricant
2022
Senior Digital Fashion Designer
The Fabricant
2022
Senior Digital Fashion Designer
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
2018-2024
Lecturer Design and Digital Visualisation
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
2018-2024
Lecturer Design and Digital Visualisation
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
2018-2024
Lecturer Design and Digital Visualisation
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
2018-2024
Lecturer Design and Digital Visualisation
Maison Kitsune
2019
Senior Designer Menswear
Maison Kitsune
2019
Senior Designer Menswear
Maison Kitsune
2019
Senior Designer Menswear
Maison Kitsune
2019
Senior Designer Menswear
JOSEPH
2019
Design Consultant Outerwear, Leather & Denim
JOSEPH
2019
Design Consultant Outerwear, Leather & Denim
JOSEPH
2019
Design Consultant Outerwear, Leather & Denim
JOSEPH
2019
Design Consultant Outerwear, Leather & Denim
FENTY LVMH
2018
Senior Design Consultant Outerwear
FENTY LVMH
2018
Senior Design Consultant Outerwear
FENTY LVMH
2018
Senior Design Consultant Outerwear
FENTY LVMH
2018
Senior Design Consultant Outerwear
Alexander McQueen
2018
Senior Womenswear Designer
Alexander McQueen
2018
Senior Womenswear Designer
Alexander McQueen
2018
Senior Womenswear Designer
Alexander McQueen
2018
Senior Womenswear Designer
Versace
2017
Senior Designer Couture
Versace
2017
Senior Designer Couture
Versace
2017
Senior Designer Couture
Versace
2017
Senior Designer Couture
Max Mara
2016
Womenswear Designer Show & Pre Collection
Max Mara
2016
Womenswear Designer Show & Pre Collection
Max Mara
2016
Womenswear Designer Show & Pre Collection
Max Mara
2016
Womenswear Designer Show & Pre Collection
LOEWE
2014
Assistant Menswear Designer
LOEWE
2014
Assistant Menswear Designer
LOEWE
2014
Assistant Menswear Designer
LOEWE
2014
Assistant Menswear Designer
Burberry
2012
Assistant Womenswear Designer
Burberry
2012
Assistant Womenswear Designer
Burberry
2012
Assistant Womenswear Designer
Burberry
2012
Assistant Womenswear Designer