DANIELLE MILLS FASHION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
During my internship with WHBM, I completed a handbag and jewelry design project for their Winter & Holiday 2015/2016 accessories line.
2” LONG EXTENDER 12 MM LOBSTER CLAW
24” LONG
GOLD 1.17 MM FINE LINK CHAIN
BEZEL SET
GOLD 1.17 MM FINE LINK CHAIN
INK STONES SIZE 13.1 MM
LIGHT PINK STONES SIZE 13.1 MM
LIGHT PINK STONE SIZE 4.1 MM CLEAR STONE SIZE 2.2 MM
6” LONG
LIGHT PINK STONE SIZE 10.6 MM STUD EARRINGS
LIGHT PINK STONE SIZE 5 MM
RTW // READY TO WASH Group project where we designed prompts for a project, that led up to a final fashion show, for students in an effort to educate them on wearable/washable fashions and fabrics. Project for Tide detergent, in collaboration with Procter & Gamble Co.
SPRING/SUMMER 2016
30
schools
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90
students
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3
prompts
fashion show
SLEEK + PILLED 3
MOOD FABRIC 3
WASHABLE WHITES 3
winners
winners
winners
= 9 Grand-Prize Winners! 1
$50,000
2
$25,000
3
$10,000
1
competition prompt
SLEEK + PILLED
“
Treat your clothes as you treat your hair
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The first prompt is to design and create one deconstructive look, or one minimalistic look.
OR 1 deconstructive
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3
1 minimalistic
competition prompt
MOOD FABRIC COLLAB
“
There is more to your fabric than meets the eye
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The second prompt is to use the provided fabric from Mood Fabrics to design and create a look.
competition prompt
WASHABLE WHITES
“
Turn your whites into washing delights
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The third prompt is to design and create an all white evening gown that is easily washable.
HYDRATE Found an opportunity for growth within the brand, Lululemon. Designed a 2016 swimwear collection for Lululemon yoga enthusiasts. Inspired by, vines, roots, waves, and the supportive wrap of a ballet shoe. At the time, Lululemon did not already have a swimwear line.
Color
Materials
Bright colors from Lululemon’s already fun palette was the main driver for the S/S 2016 collection as well as pairing them with earth tone neutrals to tie in with the worlds growing love of the outdoors.
In order to reap all the benefits, and produce the strongest yet most comfortable swimsuits on the market, Lululemon is going to introduce a Lycra/Streamline blend of fabric. The new fabric will have the most stretch, simultaneously providing the most support, dry quickly, and will not be easily destroyed by chlorine. Adding touches of mesh will create a sporty look that’s also easy to move in.
Forest Shadow
Yuba Stone
Desert Willow
Rock City
Foggy Coast
Cascading Blue
Hanging Vine
Pacific Blue
Kiwi Breeze
Spring Cosmos
Sweet Sunrise
Fruit Punch
100% Polyester Mesh
Lycra/Streamline Blend
Rocky Sirsasana Top Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$48.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend 3543855 36
Rocky Sirsasana Bottom Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$44.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend 3543955 42
Vasisthasana Bloom Top Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$58.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend 3543859 24
Vasisthasana Bloom Bottom Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$54.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend, Mesh 3543958, 3543959 72
Bandhasana Surf Top Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$54.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend 3543858 24
Bandhasana Surf Bottom Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$44.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend 3543957 24
Bandha Bend Onesie Price : Sizes : Material : Style # : Skus :
$118.00 2,4,6,8,10,12 Lycra/Streamline Blend 3543757 18
UN TY F/W 2016 collection based on fusing two major trends, protection and overexposure, and finding the balance between them.
Color
Materials
Inspired by things in nature; mountains and water. Mountains and rocks are dense, and water is clear and highly exposing.
The F/W 2016 collection materials are carefully selected to best represent exposure, and privacy and creating a unity between the two. The heavier weight, thicker fabrics were inspired by protection. Crushed velvet resembles the flow of water, which is a clear substance, and mesh is full exposure, both relating back to overexposure.
Pearl White
Jersey Knit 100% Rayon
Granite Black
Wool Blend 45% Wool 36% Polyester 11% Acrylic 3% Rayon 3% Nylon 2% Cotton
Polyester/Rayon Blend 60% Polyester 39% Rayon 1% Spandex
Sandstone Beige
Crushed Velvet 100% Polyester
Sapphire Teal
Mesh 100% Polyester
Clarity Dress Price : Sizes : Material : Skus :
$185.00 S, M, L Wool Blend, Crushed Velvet, Mesh 9
Hideaway Poncho Price : $295.00 Sizes : S, M, L Material : Wool Blend, Polyester/Rayon Blend, Crushed Velvet Skus : 9
Display Tank Price : $165.00 Sizes : S, M, L Material : Jersey Knit, Polyester/Rayon Blend, Crushed Velvet, Mesh Skus : 12 Blind Skort Price : $185.00 Sizes : S, M, L Material : Jersey Knit, Polyester/Rayon Blend, Wool Blend, Mesh Skus : 9
Baring Dress Price : $215.00 Sizes : S, M, L Material : Jersey Knit, Poly/Rayon Blend, Crushed Velvet, Mesh Skus : 6
Retail Store
Located exclusively in Chicago, Illinois. A stand-alone retail store, made of industrial shipping crates, stacked on top of one another and bolted together -- creating a one of a kind three story structure that houses the current F/W 2016 UN|TY collection. The thick, black, metal crates create a sense of privacy for what’s inside, paired with exposed glass sections that give a sneak peek into the internal merchandise. The UN|TY tags are simple in order to not distract from the clothing. The store bags are completely transparent to help the consumer show off her latest purchases -- similar to what she would be doing on social media by posting a selfie in her new outfit. The merchandise will also be sold direct to the consumer through UN|TY’s online website.
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DANIELLE MILLS Education
Work Experience
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614.551.2900 // mills.danic@gmail.com
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning B.S. Fashion Product Development Carl H. Lindner College of Business Minor in Marketing Graduation May 2016 G.P.A. 3.475 Fossil Group Dallas, TX Product Development Intern // Marc Jacobs Women’s Watches // September - December 2015 Created new component grids for watch platforms, updated seasonal line plans in Vault/PLM, communicated with vendors about sample/production timeline, and created and updated pricing grids based off of first costs from PQuote.
Chico’s FAS Fort Myers, FL Product Development Intern // White House | Black Market Non-Apparel // January - April 2015 Communicated directly with vendors, attended style development meetings, assisted with jewelry approvals, updated line sheets, logged development samples, and collaborated in design detail decisions. Abercrombie & Fitch New Albany, OH Design Intern // Hollister Dude’s Polo’s & Henley’s // August - December 2013 Worked in Adobe Illustrator to create and edit line plans, managed tech packs daily in PLM. Corresponded with CAD, graphic, and merchant teams on a daily basis. Garan Inc. New York, NY
Qualifications
Activities & Honors
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Design Intern // Infant Toddler Girl’s // January - April 2013 Created team color palettes, managed samples, and conducted competitive research for the upcoming Spring and Summer 2014 collections.
Computer
• Adobe CS5 & CS6 : Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. • Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel. • Lectra Kaledo: Print, Weave, Knit. • Flex PLM • Enovia Vault (PLM) • PQuote • Founding Member & Vice President of Media Relations of the Love Your Melon UC Campus Crew // 2015 - Present • Member of Serve Beyond Cincinnati // 2011 - Present • Relay for Life // 2007 - Present • Annual DAAP/Macy’s Fashion Show Crew // 2011, ‘13, ‘14 • St. Vincent de Paul Fashion Show // 2012, ‘13 • UC Intramural Tennis Champion // 2011 • 459th Bomber Group Assn. Scholarship // 2010, ‘11 • Dean’s List // 2011, ‘12, ‘14, ‘15 Portfolio Link: http://issuu.com/daniellecmills
614.551.2900 | mills.danic@gmail.com