MARISSA SAYLOR
FASHION DESIGN
Phone:
610-740-4604
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Education:
Thomas Jefferson University
Out of Classroom Experience
Rome Study Abroad- Fall 2023
I studied abroad in Rome, Italy as a full time fashion design major. Studying fashion design in Italy has given me the opportunity to learn from professors around the world, these professors have given me new perspectives and skills to ensure I am innovative within the fashion industry. A highlight from my class load is my styling class taught by Italian fashion stylist Antonella Buono. In this class we created a fashion editorial that will be featured in a local Roman magazine. The fashion classes take trips to Florence and Milan to immerse us students into European fashion.
New York Immersion Course- Fall 2022
New York Immersion is a class based in New York City. Through New York Immersion I was able to meet and work with many industry professionals and companies, some which include , Haddad Brands, Ymi Jeans , Takihyo and Lafayette 148.
The course project challenges us students to be paired with a small designer in New York and help him launch a new collection with his brand. DMarsh Couture was the designer we worked with and he is currently sampling pieces from the collection I designed.
Paris Short Course Abroad- March 2021
The Fashion Design program in which I study offers a short course two week class in partnership with the Paris American Academy . In Paris I studied trend forecasting , the history of couture fashion houses and sustainability.
Work/Internship Experience
JUNE 2022-JUNE 2023
MARCH 2020-JUNE2023
NOVEMBER 2018-PRESENT
Indochino is a Canadian made to measure suit and tuxedo showroom. As a style guide at Indochino I worked with my clients to design them a fully custom suit/tuxedo. I choose fabrics with them , customizations on the suit and fit them. For the measurement process I took their body measurements using a tape measure , following that I chose a fit garment for them and altered that garment.
Formals XO is a formal dress wear store that specializes in selling Jovanni, Sherri hill ,Scala and many other respected formal wear companies. As a sales Associate at Formals XO I worked very closely with customers to make their entire experience amazing. I would style girls, picking dresses for my customers that they felt confident in and worked for their needs in a gown. Along with being a sales associate I also managed inventory.
Shearon Environmental Designs , specifically the interior design specializes in holiday decor and landscape design. As a seasonal decorator, I mainly work on teams creating concept boards and installing decor for holidays such as Hanukkah , Christmas , Chinese new year and Kwanzaa.