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Born and raised in Bremen, northern Germany
International background with 4 years of studies in England and one year experience as international exchange student in the United States at the age of 16, finalizing her studies with the American High School Degree, German Abitur and an English BA (Hons) Degree in European Fashion Design and Marketing, including a year abroad at the partner college of Milan, Italy. Her Final Womenswear and Accessories Collection at the Kent Institute of Art and Design was nominated as one the best 30 collections of 500 presented at the London Fashion Graduate Week of 2002, taking part at the Evening Gala of the renowned Fashion Graduate Week in London.
She was tightly involved in the startup of the Hugo Boss Orange Woman Launch in 2006, her tasks ranging from Design, Sourcing, Development and PM work at the initial phase of the brand. In charge of the Design and Development of the two bestselling Boss Orange Women’s Bags.
In charge of the Re-launch of the Calvin Klein Jeans Womens Handbag and Accessories Collection after the joint venture with the Tommy Hilfiger Group in 2012. Design of the new Bestselling Handbag Range for Calvin Klein Jeans Woman for the European and Eastern European Markets with more than 30.000 pcs. sold. 8K sell in turnover for the new relaunched CKJ Woman collection.
Lives at the lake of Como since 2005, starts to work as independent professional Sr. Freelance Handbag and Accessories Designer in January 2013 opening her own consultancy office in the nearby Switzerland in December 2013. Speaks Italian and English perfectly with German as her mothertongue.
Quoting more than 10 years of experience as professional handbag and accessories designer since 2003. In the luxury and premium segment. Professional experience as Sr. Handbag & Accessories Designer for Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Tina Scholer, Milano (own label)
Design and technical development of women’s handbags, belts and small leather goods Experience to work with high end quality leathers as well as cotton, coated canvas and faux leathers BA (Hons) Degree in European Fashion Design and Marketing, 2002
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