Ananda van den Steen

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About Ananda van den Steen

Some of the Skills I have acquired over my years of experience are:*Fashion Design Process: Creating concepts and mood boards, sketching and drawing, CAD and hand rendering, pantone color matching, draping, pattern-making, fitting, haute couture hand and machine sewing, embellishments and embroidery techniques, creating handmade fabric flowers, bridal gown design and construction, fabric dyeing and manipulation, knit and woven design, leather techniques, fabric prints layout and design, digital flats and specs, technical packages, garment and collection presentation, runway, styling and sales.*Personal and Functional: Multitasking, great time management in order to meet deadlines, leadership, teamwork and responsibility, patience and motivation, honesty and integrity, organization and attention to detail, analytical research and planning, critical thinking and problem-solving.*Software: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Kaledo Knit Weave and Print, Microsoft Office, Social Media Platforms.*Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish, conversational in Italian. German and Dutch were known as a child. Typing. Some of my recent Accolades include:*Worked on custom gowns and special projects for multiple celebrities and worn to red carpet events: –Debra Messing, Eva Longoria, Leslie Mann, Marsai Martin, Patricia Clarkson, Victoria Justice, Jasmine Sanders, Diane Lane, Julia Stiles, Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Hyland, Katharine McPhee, Samira Wiley, Lindsey Vonn, Laura Dreyfuss, Serayah McNeill, Pamella Roland, Vanessa Williams, etc.* Senior Year Thesis Gown Special Recognitions: 2018 – BFA Future of Fashion Runway Show Hosted by Calvin Klein: – Displayed by Selection: Neiman Marcus at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ – Graduate Exhibition: John E. Reeves Great Hall at FIT in NYC – Television: “Say Yes to the Dress”, 2019 Season Finale (S17, E11) – Websites: Women’s Wear Daily, Fashionista and DesigNow – Magazines: Vogue, V and Gotham *Owner of a Provisional Patent.