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Design Consultation with Daria Z.

5.0 · 215 reviews

Design Consultation with Daria Z.

5.0 · 215 reviews

I would love to be your very serious consultant, locked in a bright studio, typing away and looking professional. But that is not who I am.

I will be consulting you from factories, recycling centres and the most advanced textile laboratories, sometimes from my car on the way to fashion week, sometimes from my garden hiding from my young children, because I advocate for a reality where women do not have to choose between work and family. My priority is to give you the most up to date, real information. I do not trust “dead knowledge”. I work by being out there, testing, touching, trying, and seeing everything with my own eyes. If that is something you value, then I am the right consultant for you.

Here is how I could help you:

-I enjoy defining the concept. Bring me ideas in any form, and I will distil them into a strong foundation for your brand DNA: : got this skill while being a student of Linda Loppa.
-I work across different fields, but my approach is niche: high-end and sustainable materials and designs.
-I explain complex things in simple words. The industry often hides behind fog, but clarity is always better.
Get personalized advice on:
Fashion Design Merchandise Design Packaging Design Pattern Design Product Design fashion design fashion & apparel tech pack sustainable design fashion consultation

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About Daria

Daria Z.Status: Offline
Luxury Fashion Tech Pack Specialist / Sustainable Apparel Development
100% Job Success
5.0  (215 reviews)
2 contracts in progress
Prato, Italy - 1:23 am local time
I’m Daria Zinoveva-Princey, and over the past thirteen years I’ve created thousands of custom fashion tech packs and apparel development files for luxury and ethical fashion brands. My experience includes work for Gucci, Haider Ackermann, Marc Jacobs and A.W.A.K.E., with designs featured in Vogue Italia and Blanc Magazine, and worn by talents such as Johnny Weir and Lady Gaga.

Here is how I could help you

-I enjoy defining the concept. Feel free to bring me a bunch of ideas in any shape (text, pictures, references, memories or thoughts), and I will distil them until you have a strong foundation for your brand DNA. I developed this skill as a student of Linda Loppa and later while working for high-end brands in Italy and Belgium.

-I work across very different fields: activewear, womenswear, menswear, kidswear, swimwear, loungewear, but my approach is actually very niche. I focus on high-end and sustainable projects.

-I explain complicated things in simple words. The fashion industry tends to maintain a foggy, mysterious atmosphere, but I think it creates more problems than beauty.

-It makes no difference to me whether you would like to make your project 1% or 99% more sustainable. Any improvement is an improvement, and I am happy to help with different solutions for any budget and reality.

-I am part of a strong high-end and sustainability network, and if during the project we need to go deeper into textile engineering or find a team of pattern makers or a non-toxic textile chemistry expert, I can help connect you with people who share the same ethics, so you do not lose time being told that polyester is an industry standard.

-I work using the licensed Eco Tech Pack method, which means everything is developed from scratch and never based on templates or existing garments. I focus a lot on strong design, sustainable materials, and thoughtful production. I also work with a network of manufacturers who understand this approach, which makes the process smoother, especially with the new EU digital product passport requirements coming from 2027.

Here are my certifications:

Fashion Design MA (taught by Linda Loppa)

Vogue Italia Talent designer & illustrator

Fida Awards 2023 – Selected Artist, “Best in Industry”

Certified Sustainability & Wool Specialist by Woolmark

What to expect

Schedule the consultation
Choose from the freelancer’s available days and times.
Get advice for your custom needs
Share details about your project and what you want to talk about. The freelancer will review and reach out if they have questions.
Join the Zoom meeting
1-on-1 meeting with the freelancer to discuss your needs and project.
Approve the work
The freelancer will finish up the documents you asked for and send them to you for approval:
    Before the consultation

    Here’s what Daria will need to know before you meet

    1. Could you share a bit about your project or business? What’s your main goal for sustainability? Are you focusing on any specific fashion items (e.g., activewear, kidswear)? Do you have any design preferences or challenges you're facing?

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    Essa A.
    5.0
    Jun 16, 2026
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    Tia F.
    5.0
    Jun 15, 2026
    Gave great details for a consultation, even if it was short I felt she gave very useful information and I learned a lot in the process! was always happy to answer questions in detail. thank you Daria!
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    Kian R.
    5.0
    May 26, 2026
    Daria is clearly very knowledgeable in her field and passionate about sustainable and natural materials. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and made what felt like a complex process feel very manageable. Great communicator and a pleasure to work with — would highly recommend.
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    Michelle B.
    5.0
    May 14, 2026
    My meeting with Daria went very well! She really helped me understand the process as I am new at this. I’m looking forward to working with my with her!
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    Brigitte M.
    5.0
    May 13, 2026
    Daria was excellent. Incredibly clear and knowledgeble. Looking foward to working with her on future projects.