Aura Lorena Chong Arias
Professional info
Fashion Designer - Fashion Stylist - Visual Merchandiser
Punctual and well organized, able to deliver projects within the deadline, capable to work under pressure and respecting guidelines.
Capacity to work in group and in multicultural environments, respecting others ideas.
Languages
Spanish - Mother tongue
English - Written and spoken (fluent)
Italian - Written and spoken (fluent)
Workshop experience
Domus Academy - Workshop in collaboration with 10 Corso Como
2013
Ellaborate a project for the event launch of 10 Corso Como in Shanghai. Research of China market, competitors. Create a communication strategy and activities according to the DNA of the brand.
Domus Academy - Workshop in collaboration with Altreforme
2013
Skills
Microsoft Office Platform
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Sketchup
VRay for Sketchup
PeachTree Platform
Design a fair stand for Altreforme company for Salone del Mobile. Create a concept and decorate the space of the display consistent with the new collection and brand identity. Definitions of materials, lighting and props; elaboration of the design and mock-up.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Domus Academy - Workshop in collaboration with GQ Italia
2013
Create a 10 spread fashion editorial that illustrated the SS 2013 trends. Develop a concept for the photo-shoot according with the DNA of the magazine and its target. Organization and develop of the shooting: selection and search of photographer, model, make-up and hairstylist, location, clothing and props.
Trussardi - Dresser
2013
Dressing models for the fashion show.
Domus Academy - Workshop in collaboration with Patrizia Pepe
2012
Develop a window display for Christmas consistent with the brand DNA and the fashion collection. Research of the brand; elaboration of a concept; research and selection of materials, colours, lightning; design of the display; elaboration of a scale mock-up and timing production plan.
Domus Academy - Workshop in collaboration with Pleats Please by Issey Miyake
2012
Develop a brand strategy to launch Pleats Please fragrance on the Italian Market. Work in the presentation to trade and press, shop assistant’s training, launch visibility and support in the perfumeries, communication strategy and secondary support activities. Creation of special window displays.
Punto 3 Bordados y Uniformes, Panama, Panama
2010 - 2012
Work experience
Relation with clients. Receive orders and follow up of the elaboration process of them: order of materials to the suppliers, create production timing and supervise delivery of the product and payment.
Education
Domus Academy, Milan, Italia
2012 - 2013
Visual merchandising, fashion brand communication and events, fashion styling.
MA in Fashion Stylin and Visual Merchandising
Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, Panama, Panama
2008 - 2012
Fashion history and fashion design, elaboration of fashion collections (womenswear, childrenswear, menswear and accessories), construction of garnments, fashion marketing.
B. Des in Fashion Design and Marketing