Kendall Flavin

2019 YMA FSF recipient

• Study abroad program between Drexel University and Sungkyunkwan University • Oversaw completion of garment from beginning to end: finalized garment design, sourced fabrics and trims, met with tailors and pattern-makers to refine design, present final concept and design • Conducted Korea fashion industry research • Sourced fabric and trim at Dongdaemun Fashion Market • Learned about traditional Hanbok clothing, and its modernization in today's clothing

• Assist on-site for photo shoots; interacted with customers on 5-20 photo shoots a week • Create an efficient system of placing, processing, organizing, packaging, and shipping orders in the studio • Process and placed up to 15 orders a day using ordering software • Use Lightroom and Photoshop to edit photos from 10-20 client sessions per week • Acted as liaison between business-owner and merchandise vendors

• Participated in the full development of a collection, from initial design to final production, by collaborating with design, sales, and production departments • Conducted market and trend research • Oversaw sourcing of trims and fabrics for upcoming collections • Developed new garment colorways and prints using Photoshop and Illustrator • Sketched and developed concepts and designs for upcoming collections • Assisted atelier in hand sewing and alterations as needed • Merchandised showroom for sales and market operations • Oversaw sample inventory and organization • Worked with sales, production, and design to complete multiple tasks at once • Responsible for delivery and distribution of samples for photoshoots