Leah Cahill

About

With a BFA in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of Virginia and a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, this individual has a diverse educational background. Their professional experience includes roles such as Design Director at Blue Fish, Founder of Crooked Stitch Clothing, and Designer at Locale Swim. They have also held positions in education, serving as Faculty at Hunterdon Art Museum, Director of Education at One River School of Art + Design, and Director at New York School of Design. Their expertise spans fashion design, sustainable clothing practices, curriculum development, and mentoring. With a focus on reimagining and repurposing vintage clothing, they bring a unique perspective to the fashion industry. Their career reflects a commitment to sustainability, creativity, and education in the world of fashion.

Experience

• Founder · Crooked Stitch Clothing10-01-2023

  Reimagined and vintage clothing The world wants ever-changing style fast; the world doesn't need new clothes from scratch... We take the old and reimagine them into new styles or bring the old ones back for a bit of nostalgia! Sustainable clothing made from thrifted finds.

• Design Director · Blue Fish01-01-2000 – 08-01-2023

  Designed 10+ collections per year from inspiration through the production process; womens, knits, sweaters, childrens, and yoga wear. Maintained sustainable clothing practices, ran fittings, was production supervisor, orchestrated and styled photo shoots, sourced fabric and trim, color palette development, garment washing and dyeing. Worked very closely with in house patternmaker and sales and merchandising team.

• Faculty · Hunterdon Art Museum04-01-2005 – 05-01-2021

  Taught and developed curriculum for introduction to fashion design, how to design a collection, sewing and patternmaking courses.

• Director Of Education · One River School of Art + Design01-01-2019 – 09-01-2020
• Director · New York School of Design02-01-2017 – 06-01-2018

  Worked closely with the faculty and students to ensure student success. Mentored students, networked with industry, provided guest lectures, introduced sustainability into curriculum, professor of color theory and design development. Fashion show and photo shoot production, career path advising, curriculum writing and office management.

• Designer · Locale Swim03-01-2016 – 12-01-2017

  Designer and consultant for start up swimwear company.

Education

• Parsons School of Design - The New SchoolAAS, Fashion Design
• Parsons School of Design - The New SchoolShoe Design
• University of VirginiaBFA, Rhetoric and Communications

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