Michael Vos

Nationality: German

Date of birth: 25 November 1988

 

Studies

ESMOD Berlin International University of Art for Fashion  September 2012 – August 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Patternmaking/Draping with special distinction. Final collection PARIADE was awarded the “Golden Needle” for the best graduate collection 2015 for the great craftsmanship and the overall stylistic concept.

Grade: 1,6

  • Stylist focus: research and inspiration methods, textile design, collection development, fashion illustration and layout, CAD: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign
  • Design Workshops and competitions:
  • ESMOD with Edsor Krone in 2013: Upcycling of old ties from the company into a creative and conceptual outfit à First jury prize winner
  • ESMOD with Patrick Mohr in 2013: Design and realization of a show dress for Patrick Mohr fashion show on Berlin Fashion Week à My realized dress was chosen by the designer for his show
  • ESMOD with Mercedez Benz Charterway in 2014: Design of the new Mercedez Benz Charterway employees wear à One complete look was chosen from my designs by Mercedez Benz Charterway and was independently realized
  • Modeliste focus: creative pattern cutting and draping, reinterpretation of models, realization of garments
Work Experiences and Training WUNDERKIND in Berlin                                                                              April 2016 – current

Design Assistant

 

Peek & Cloppenburg in Berlin                                                          November 2012 – current

Sale Assistant and Personal Shopper in Womanswear High-Fashion Department

 

BENU Berlin                                                                               October 2015 – February 2016

Freelance Design Assistant and Patternmaker

 

Peter Pilotto in London                                                                August 2014 – October 2014

Intern in Design Studio and Product Development

 

Sharon Wauchob Ltd. in Paris                                                    February 2012 – August 2012

Intern in the design studio and atelier
 

Pio O’kan Couture Studio in Düsseldorf                                  January 2009 – January 2012

Apprenticeship degree: Haute Couture Dressmaker and Tailor

certified by HWK Chamber of Skilled Trades Düsseldorf with best exam result in 2012

 

Fashion Atelier Sandra Gronemeier in Düsseldorf                   July 2008 – December 2008

Intern in Dresmaking Atelier
 Education Konrad-Duden-Gynasium in Wesel                                                  August 1999 – June 2008

A-level qualification with focus on Englisch and French
 Languages German (mother tongue)

English (fluent) – European Language Qualification: B2

French (fluent) – European Language Qualification: B2

Spanish (basic)
 Awards Aiguille d’Or (“Golden Needle”)
Awarded by ESMOD Berlin and international jury after examination of all the graduate collections on models, showroom and fashion show. The level of craftsmanship and amount of work is considered and the overall stylistic impact and conceptual background.
Members of the jury:
Damir Doma – founder and designer of “Damir Doma”, Paris
Catherine Le Goff – editor of “Arte Culture”, Strasbourg
Susanne Stangl – creative pattern cutter at “Mulberry”, London
Stefan Siegel – founder of “Not just a label”, London
Ulrike Moslinger – international marketing coordination director of Galeries Lafayette, Paris
Christine Walter-Bonini – general manager of ESMOD International Group, Paris
Skills
Advanced knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop und InDesign

Competent with MS Office and Power Point

Excellent drawing- and illustration skills

Professional in patternmaking and construction and quick in alterations

Good and trained eye for proportions

Especially strong in and passionate about draping and working three-dimensionally

Balanced feeling for colours

Advanced knowledge about industrial or artisanal sewing and finishing techniques with professional background and practical experiences

Special proficiency in hand-sewing and embroidery

Extensive knowledge about fabrics and qualities, yarns, fabric treatments and trimmings

Familiar with the preparation of technical production sheets

Strong with embroidery development and print design

Good verbal and written communications skills

Adaptable to a fast-paced work environment

Very good organizational skills

Strong team-player