COLLABORATIONS
- Co-founded the Accessories brand Plash London with textile designer Carmen V. Machado, showcased at the Future Fabrics Expo as part of the innovation in recycled plastic. (2018)
- Collaborated with, MA menswear designer on his final collection's accessories. showcased at London Fashion Week as part of LCFMA19. (2019)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Emma s.r.l . Florence June 2018 - September 2018
Accessories designer intern . Part time
. Trends research and presentations design for licensed brands (Blumarine, Annarita n.).
. Liaising with merchandising team and art direction to provide on brand design outcomes.
Loro Piana . London March 2016 - July 2019
Senior Sale Consultant . part time
. Playing an active role in the team to provide a positive customer experience and drive sales.
. Use of client data base for a personalized clientelling to maximise sales.
Bottega Veneta . London December 2014 - March 2016
Brand Ambassador . Full time
. Key member of store opening
. Deliver outstanding training on customer service standards, sales techniques and product knowledge.
Bottega Veneta . Spain May 2013 -December 2014 Sale consultant / Stock controller . Full time
. Key member of store opening (Barcelona).
. Acting concession manager (Barcelona) 3 months.
. Managing stock and liaise with European stock control office (Barcelona).
. Summer temporary sales consultant (Marbella) 6 months.
Dolce & Gabbana . London November 2012-May 2013 Sale consultant . Full time
. Responsible for leather goods trainings.
. Use of client data base for a personalized clientelling to maximise sales.
Fleet Ilya . London April 2012 - June 2012 Maker / Materials outsourcing developer . Part time
. Active Leather goods making with traditional craft techniques.
. New material research and buying.
Feathers . London August 2011-November 2012 Sale consultant / Photographer . Full time
. Product and mood photography for the online store.
. Use of client data base for a personalized clientelling to maximise sales.
Bacci s.r.l. . Florence May 2007 – March 2010 Maker . Full time
. Bags production and prototype development within the highest standard.
Mainly working with exotic skins.
. Working exclusively for Kering group Mainly for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen.
EDUCATION
. BA (hons) Fashion Bags and Accessories Design and Innovation
at London College of Fashion (2019) GRADE: 2.1 UK / 100 Italian
. Graphic design at Tower Hamlets college. (2013)
. Photography courses beginner and advance at FoFu. (2008)
. Pattern making at Alta Scuola di Pelletteria Italiana. (2007)
AWARDS
- Get Radical or Get Real University Competition: 1st prize (2018)
- Inditex Accessories Design Competition: Finalist (2018)
- YKK Innovative Use of Zips Competition: 1st prize (2017)
http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/fashion/2017/05/11/francesco-nenna-wins-ykk-bags-accessories-competition/SKILLS
ACCESSORIES MAKING . SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS RESEARCH . PATTERN CUTTING
ADOBE . RHINOCEROS 5 . MICROSOFT
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION . STRESS MANAGEMENT . TEAM BUILDING
LANGUAGES
Italian: mother tongue English: fluent Spanish: fluent
Referees and certifications upon request.