E L L E N K R I K O R I A N student fashion designer

I N D E X

C A G E S K I R T

R E S U M E

A R M E N I A N H E R I T A G E

M A Y A L I N S T U D Y

T U X E D O J A C K E T & P A N T S

328 Probasco St Apt. 4 |Cincinnati, Oh 45220513.403.3536 |

University of Cincinnati, DAAPBS Fashion DesignClass of 2015Deans List

Clark Montessori High SchoolCincinnati, OhClass of 2010

Education

Skills

CollegeVolunteered at St. Vincent de Paul fashion show, American Heart Association Go Red fashion show, and the annual DAAP fashion show

High SchoolGraduated with honors, completed 200 hours of community service, played varsity soccer, took sewing lessons

Activities & HonorsWork Experience

krikorek@mail.uc.edu

Diane von Furstenberg New York City, New York | May-August 2013Design Ready-To-Wear intern. Assisted designers with fabric sourcing and cut tickets. Also did mock ups which included draping, pattern making, and sewing for Transitional 2014 and Spring 2014 seasons. Lindsey Lusignolo Cincinnati, Oh | June-December 2012Technical design intern. Created and altered patterns for custom fitting as well as cutting and sewing garments in muslin and high quality silks.

HighStreet Interned at HighStreet Design and Lifestyle store in downtown Cincinnati in 2009 shadowing an Interior Designer. Work included making calls to vendors, orginizing work space, observing meetings

Nicola’s RestaurantCincinnati, Oh | November 2012-April 2013Work as hostess. Utilize teamwork and problem solving skills to ensure customer satisfaction

Computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excell, and Powerpoint, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, Kaledo Print and WeavesDesign: fashion illustrations, sewing, pattern making, draping, tailoring, and trend forecasting.Five years of French classes.

A R M E N I A NH E R I T A G E

Spring 2013

I chose to do a collection inspired by my own Armenian heritage based on the history and culture of the country. Inspiration photos are on the left and sketches done in watercolor on the right.

knapweed yellow

rust red

dull grape

earth

desert sky

sevana lich

deep navy

M A Y A L I N

The designs on the following page were done in marker and inspired by the work of architect Maya Lin. Shown on the left are examples of Maya Lin’s work.

Spring 2013

natural wood

red mahogany

white ash

white walnut

ebony

T U X E D O J A C K E T & P A N T S

Spring 2013

This spread shows inspiration, ideations, flats, and photographs of the jacket and pants I created. Both pieces are 100% wool, fully lined, and made using clas-sic tailoring techniques. The jacket has a double piped pocket on the right side and an asymmetrical zipper closure.

midnight

onyx

Fall 2011

Shown on the following pages are the sketches, flats, and photos of the skirt I created inspired by linear structures such as the one shown in the photo on the right.

C A G E S K I R T

electric blue

matte black

“The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.”

- Diana Vreeland

E L L E N K R I K O R I A N

krikorek@mail.uc.edu