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Hi there — I’m Milena, a Fashion Designer, Technical Designer, and Brand Growth Strategist helping companies define their market position and turn clarity into measurable results. With 18+ years in the NYC fashion, wellness, and lifestyle industries — including launching and scaling my own brand — I combine deep creative and technical expertise with hands-on business strategy to help brands design smarter, develop faster, and grow sustainably. My work includes fashion design, technical design, product development, apparel production, and brand & growth strategy — supporting brands in clarifying their identity, improving fit and product quality, and building growth-focused strategies. Here’s how I can help your brand grow: ➕ Fashion & Technical Design – Creative direction, concept development, sketching, flats, patternmaking, tech packs, construction details, trims, and fit development. ➕ Apparel Development & Production – End-to-end development, sourcing, costing, line planning, and production management with domestic and overseas factories. ➕ Brand Positioning & Identity – Market research, competitive analysis, target customer profiles, and visual direction that sharpen your brand’s unique positioning. ➕ Go-to-Market (GTM) & B2B Strategy – Launch planning, sales strategy, pricing, wholesale programs, brand partnerships, influencer collaborations, and distribution strategy. ➕ Business Growth & Partnership Strategy – Aligning design, operations, and marketing to improve visibility, drive revenue, and support long-term scaling. I’ve worked across fashion, lifestyle, wellness, and pet categories, helping brands sharpen their identity, streamline development, and scale through strategic execution and creative precision. If this sounds aligned with your goals, let’s explore how we can build something strong together.

Hi there 👋 New to this platform, but definitely NOT new to the industry. Excited to work with you! As an experienced fashion designer with a background at companies like Calvin Klein, Theory, and Derek Lam, I specialize in transforming ideas into reality – from concept to final sample. I’ve built a strong network of vendors and have deep knowledge of the product development process, ensuring smooth collaboration with factories and mills. I’m also skilled in digital tools to create prints, patterns, and 3D visuals. Key Skills: Illustration, Graphic Design, Garment Construction, Material Sourcing & Selection, Factory Liaison Software Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Clo 3D, Blender, Procreate If you're looking for someone with industry experience and knowledge, let’s work together!

I am a well-experienced, highly skilled, and accomplished apparel designer, with expertise in a niche range of styles including 3D Design, technical outerwear, functional and utilitarian designs, activewear, and graphics. I am equipped with the ability to create entire collections from the design of cut and sew to developing trims to graphics as well as all follow through in the production stage.

Hello my name is Sky and I am a full service fashion designer in New York City offering 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 | 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✽ 17+ years of extensive experience in apparel and accessories design ranging from luxury to mass market. ✽ Skilled in conceptualizing trends through well-placed market research, producing new and aesthetically pleasing designs and sourcing fabric in accordance with the brand DNA and vision. ✽ Adept in producing detailed flat sketches and tech packs for oversea development as well as reviewing samples and making fit comments for production. ✽ Self-reliant, methodical and have impeccable attention to detail. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: ✽ Creative direction and branding ✽ Product development ✽ Sketching & illustrations ✽ Flat & technical drawings ✽ Fabric and trim R&D ✽ Tech pack creation ✽ Fitting ✽ Market research ✽ Presentation design ✽ Microsoft Office ✽ Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign I offer design solutions, custom to meet my clients needs. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: ✽ Womenswear: RTW, Bridal, Dresses ✽ Menswear ✽ Teens ✽ Loungewear ✽ Outerwear ✽ Handbags and small leather goods

Extremely hands-on and detail-oriented apparel and accessories designer with over 15 years of diverse experience in women's contemporary and high-end contemporary ready-to-wear wovens and cut & sew knits, as well as swimwear, intimates, denim, knitwear, and leather goods. I have worked with both smaller and larger companies in NYC and briefly in LA, collaborating with factories and suppliers domestically and around the world. I am an adaptive thinker and creative problem solver in the design, fitting, garment construction, and sourcing realm, with a great deal of skill in technical design (illustration), tech pack development, production management, and fabric, print, trim, branding, and hardware sourcing, design, and development. I've worked with many different brands from concept to finished product, managing every aspect of the process, and I currently run my own affordable luxury DTC label R. Turbow Leather, making gender-neutral leather belts sold online at rturbowleather.com.

Brand Designer & Identity Strategist for Startups, SaaS, Ai, Fintech Startups, B2B, Growing Brands & Service-Based Businesses. I help SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech startups or any service-based industry build brand identities that communicate trust, clarity, and long-term credibility across digital and print. In competitive markets, great products don’t win by function alone, they win through perception. I design brand systems that shape how investors, users, and stakeholders immediately understand and trust your company. My work goes beyond logos. I build complete visual identity systems that define how a brand looks, feels, and communicates across every touchpoint. This includes: • Brand identity systems (logos, color systems, typography) • Logo design & refinement • Visual direction for startups • Brand guidelines & scalable design systems • Rebranding & refresh for growth-stage companies • Marketing and pitch-ready brand assets Over the years, I’ve worked with brands across AI, fintech, legal, skincare, clothing/streetwear, publishing, construction, and premium consumer industries. Helping them move from “early idea” to being a “credible, market-ready brand”. My focus is simple: Make your brand look like it already belongs in the market it wants to dominate. Industries I work best with: • SaaS startups building early identity systems • AI companies needing investor-ready branding • Fintech / payment platforms needing trust-heavy design • Cybersecurity companies • Founders preparing for funding rounds or launch • Companies repositioning or rebranding for growth • Skincare, Cosmetics and Clothing brands I look forward to working with you. Thank you!