2022 Professional & Academic
PORTFOLIO CATALINA ALBERTINI Fashion & Accessories Designer Restoration Specialist
cata_albertini@hotmail.com LinkedIn: Catalina Albertini
ACCESSORIES RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL WORK
A short abstract of some of the products I have restored and techniques I have developed @ The Restory within the areas of: SHOES HANDBAGS - SMALL LEATHER GOODS Process from product assesment and analysis, R&D and technical direction, restoration design and execution, customisation design, to after care consultation.
VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
These are some of the techniques I improved and developed in the Restoration Department at The Restory. *patent & pearlised colour matching, customisation, semi-aniline solution, pigment mixing & colour theory, re-edging, glittering.
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LAMBSKIN HANDBAG COLOUR RESTORATION
CHANEL VINTAGE CC QUILTED CHAIN for Vic Ceridono
work in progress
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GROSSGRAIN HANDBAG DYEING
CHANEL CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP CRUISE 2014 QUILTED
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FOOTWEAR GLITTERING & CRYSTAL SETTING PROJECT
LOUBOUTIN FOLLIES STILETTOS
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FOOTWEAR EMBELLISHMENT PROJECT
ALEXANDER MC QUEEN POM FLOWER HEELS
work in progress
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CALFSKIN BOOTS RE-COLOURING
CHLOÉ SMOOTH CALFSKIN BOOTS
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PRESS (PROJCTS I DEVELOPED FOR THE RESTORY)
VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE
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VOGUE BUSINESS
FASHION UNITED
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BRITISH VOGUE
VOGUE PARTNERSHIP Treat your favourite shoes and bags with the care they deserve at The Restory
Renew YOUR NORMAL
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NICOLE MARKHOFF; AARON SUTTON
With quality craftsmanship at its core, The Restory revives beloved accessories to ensure they have true staying power
DESIGNER BAGS AND shoes are investments that last a lifetime and can be passed down from generation to generation. Styles from storied luxury labels have never gone out of fashion – and never will – owing to the craftsmanship and heritage at their core. In order to keep these treasures in mint condition, so you can wear them again and again, after-care is essential. The Restory repairs and revives leather goods through an on-demand service, which brings the team’s expertise to your doorstep. Consider it your wardrobe’s secret weapon. Simply book a collection online anywhere in the world. Upon receiving your item in their atelier, the experts will assess the services your item needs, and provide you with a comprehensive quote for your approval. Once your favourite heel or handbag is restored and revived, you’ll have the joy of unwrapping the beautifully packaged item to fall in love with all over again. Positive habits can be born out of a time of flux (the likelihood is we all took a long hard look at our wardrobe during lockdown), so take small steps to look after your prized possessions at home, too. A dust bag goes a long way to protecting leather goods; while buffing and conditioning with leather cream is nourishing. Meanwhile, old toothbrushes are the perfect DIY tool to lift dust and
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dirt from suede items with gentle dry brushing before they’re ready for The Restory to breathe new life into them. Caring for luxury accessories not only keeps your personal slice of fashion history alive, but also champions a sustainable approach to shopping – one that’ll help fashion advance towards a greener future. What greater thrill is there than falling in love with your Chanel 2.55 bag again, all while knowing you’re contributing to the greater good? n Book a collection anywhere in the world today. Our couriers are providing non-contact collections and returns. For more information, visit Bit.ly/voguetherestory
From stains to broken seams, The Restory team are experts in restoring designer accessories
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ACCESSORIES DESIGN PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC WORK
Some examples of projects and products I have designed and developed professionally (@ Jazmin Chebar and Mariela Calvé) and academically at masters level (@ LCF, UAL) Process from trend research and creative conception, to design and development until early stages of production. Personal commitment to providing newness, femininity, strong aesthetics, high attention to detail and sophisticated quality standards.
SS19 HANDBAG CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR TESSA SPIELHOFER
TREND ANALYSIS
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MOODBOARD
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CAPSULE PROPOSAL
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ELIANA BELT BAG
THE NEW AURÉLIE
FLAP: always matelassée, in material nº2: -satin (yellow, pink, brown) -nylon (black) -canvas (chalk) SHAPE: round compared to the original
STRAP 2: TS´s short handle
STRAP 1: 3cm width belt strap with double loop and brass buckle
BELT STRAP IS ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE HANDBAG THROUGH DOUBLE LOOP
BODY: always black FLAP: enlarged 6,5cm compared to the original / built with 4 curved panels (turned edge seam) / lined with black cow nappa
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1cm diam. eyelets
BOTH STRAPS ARE FINISHED WITH BLACK MATTE EDGE COAT
VERTICAL STRAP: 5cm width with brass buckle, 1,5 width / magnetic brooch for closure
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SIMONE POUCH
same attachement with zipper as original
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same tone 4mm stitching 3,5cm width leather strap, raw edges + edge coat
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4cm BLAC n lon strap with printed blac shin logo
4cm BLACK nylon strap with printed black shiny logo
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CANVAS
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leather endings with m shroom ri ets
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E ES: simple loop stitching made with a cm width strap o material nº2 (satin, nylon, canvas)
CANVAS
BOTH POUCHES IN 3MM CALF LEATHER
raw EDGES: same tone edge coat + matte finishing
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NYLON
6cm diam. brass rings
black leather endings with mushroom rivets
MASTERS COLLECTION - THE HUNT FOR A SEDUCTIVE STILL LIFE
HOW CAN ARTEFACTS REFLECT CONTEMPORARY POLITICISED FEMININITY THROUGH ORCHID REFERENCES, CRAFTS AND SURFACE DESIGN?
THE CONCEPT OF “A SEDUCTIVE STILL LIFE” IN THIS PROJECT AIMS TO REVERSE THE IDEA OF THE TRADITIONAL FLORAL PAINTING FEMINISING THE HOME TOWARDS A DISCOURSE ABOUT FEMALE SEDUCTIVE POWER THROUGH SCULPTURAL LEATHER-HAND CRAFTED PIECES FOR THE HOME AND THE BODY, THAT ACT AS A VEHICLE TO EMBODY EMPOWERING POLITICIZED FEMININITY.
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x femininity / feminism x seductiveness x goldwork and marquetry x leather craftsmanship x orchidelirium
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COLLECTION LINE UP
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DEVELOPMENT
STRIKING COLOURS, DIZZING PATTERNS
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black edge paint shiny top coat 0.7 black lamb nappa
goldwork: chipping technique with pearl purl golden thread nº3
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INNER STRUCTURE 1,5mm vegtan split leather, layered with neoprene glue and wetmoulded by hand see layering reference below FRONT
PERSPEX piece 0.9mm hole for screw 1mm depth engraving lamb nappa inlayered 1mm depth engraving burgundy resin 3mm yellow frosted perspex
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MARQUETRY to be built onto calico and assembled with neoprene glue see colour reference below BRASS ROD 6mm x 60cm - bended with leather hammer top part to be oxidyzed with black antique solution finishing with clear lacquer
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red area with clear resin finishing
“CAN YOU IMAGINE IF YOU LIVED IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND WHERE THE IDEA OF A FLOWER WAS A DAISY, AND YOU INSTEAD HAD THIS BLACK, RUBBERY, HOODED THING IN YOUR HOUSE? YOU WOULD RULE…” (Orlean, 2000, p.108)
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DEVELOPMENT
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JANE FW2016 CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR JAZMIN CHEBAR
CLUTCH - pearlised patent leather, brass and perspex buckle. Developed in Argentina. BELT - goat suede and patent leather, metallics rivtets, brass and perspex buckle.
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SIMONA SS2016 CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR JAZMIN CHEBAR
TRAINERS - cow nappa leather, lurex thread. BROGUES - calf high shine leather, lurex thread. BACKPACK - cow bubble leather, lurex thread, rhinestones rivets.
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cow nappa embroidered see references
2cm rubber sole
contrast verona heel piece
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Other products from the Simona Capsule I have designed
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BELTS COLLECTIONS FOR JAZMIN CHEBAR
SS2016
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FW2016
SS2017
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CAD HANDBAG COLLECTION FOR MARIELA CALVÉ
SS2013
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FOLDABLE
MODULAR
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EVERY-DAY
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READY TO WEAR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN WORK
A short abstract of some of the products I have designed and developed at the RTW Department @ Jazmin Chebar, BA - Argentina. Ranges include tailoring, dresses & tops.
Process from trend research and creative conception, to design and development until early stages of production. Personal commitment to providing newness, femininity, strong aesthetics, high attention to detail and sophisticated quality standards.
ROUGE FW2017 CAPSULE COLLECTION
JACQUET ROXY - creppe, grossgrain ribbon, embroidered buttons. Developed in Argentina and India.
JACQUET ALEX - wool felt, leopard printed rabbit skin, lambskin nappa, brass medal. Developed in Argentina.
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DRESS - satin silk, laser cutted lamb nappa and 6mm niquel rivets. Developed in Argentina.
front skirt construction details
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Other products from the Rouge Capsule I have designed
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JIMMY FW2017 CAPSULE COLLECTION
DRESS - printed silk satin and printed cow leather. Developed in Argentina and India.
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Other products from the Jimmy Capsule:
emrboidered leather bomber, printed leather totebag, intarsiaed merino jumper, perspex hadrware for leather clutch
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SHAKE SS2016 CAPSULE COLLECTION
SUIT and TROUSERS - creppe, lamb nappa and polyester threads. Developed in Argentina.
4mm visible stitching
lamb nappa embroidery with poly festoon
pockets 12cm MAIN: creppe
niquel brooch x1 metallic fringes trimming
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metallic fringes trimming
EMBROIDERY DESIGN
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COLOUR REFERENCES
LABDIPS DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMER COCKTAIL SS2016 ´JAZMINES LINE´
DRESS - double lycra, beaded front patch. Developed in Argentina and India.
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KNITWEAR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN WORK
A short abstract of some of the products I have designed and developed at the Knitwear Department @ Jazmin Chebar, BA - Argentina.
Process from trend research and creative conception, to design and development until early stages of production. Personal commitment to providing newness, femininity, strong aesthetics, high attention to detail and sophisticated quality standards.
JIMMY FW2017 CAPSULE COLLECTION
JUMPER - merino wool and acrylic yarn. Intarsia style developed in Perú. CLUTCH - embossed cow leather with special hardware (acrlylic and brass)
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Other products from the Jimmy Capsule I have designed
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FIRE FW2017 ´BOMBONES´ LINE
JUMPER - merino wool + acrylic yarn. lurex yarn. Intarsia style developed in Perú.
neckline 4cm height in 1x1
sleeves in jersey FIRE jersey intarsia Pantone 18-15555 RED, Pantone 16-2126 FUCSIA
ruffles in 1x1, double layer 4 and 8cm long
body in 6x2, stripes 3cm height
TRÈS CHAUD embroidery golden lurex thread, festoon 6cm lateral cuts, 2cm plain point
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MIX FW2017 ´BOMBONES´ LINE
JUMPER - 100% merino wool, lambskin leather, polyester yarn for embroidery. Developed in Argentina.
neckline 2cm in RIBB 2x1
waves laser cutted in lamb nappa leather stitched with 0,2cm thick black festoon - poly thread
LEATHER WAVES CUTTED WITH LASER TECHNOLOGY
designs embroidered over assembled front - poly thread
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merino wool 5cm fringes
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hem 4cm in RIBB 2x2
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GREEK SS2016 ´JAZMINES´ LINE
JUMPER - cotton primo GG10 and bead appliqué embroidery. Developed in Argentina + India.
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ELISA SS2017 ´JAZMINES´ LINE
CARDIGAN - viscose, polyamid, lurex cardigan. Developed in China. TOP - bright rayon. Developed in China.
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SOHO SS2016 ´JAZMINES´ and CASUALWEAR LINES
SKIRT AND TOP - bright nylon and 10mm pailettes. Developed in China.
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GRADUATE COLLECTION: FASHION WITH KNITTING
KNITTED TOP - jersey knitted top with big perspex inlays SHIRT - laser cutted organza SHORTS - double lycra
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