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 . Part time June 2018 - September 2018 Accessories designer intern
- 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 . part time March 2016 - Current Senior Sale Consultant
- 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 . Full time December 2014 - March 2016 Brand Ambassador
- Key member of store opening
- Deliver outstanding training on customer service standards, sales techniques and product knowledge.
Bottega Veneta . Spain . Full time May 2013 -December 2014 Sale consultant / Stock controller
- 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 . Full time November 2012-May 2013 Sale consultant
- Responsible for leather goods trainings.
- Use of client data base for a personalised clientelling to maximise sales.
Fleet Ilya . London . Part time April 2012 - June 2012 Maker / Materials outsourcing developer
- Active Leather goods making with traditional craft techniques.
- New material research and buying.
Feathers . London . Full time August 2011-November 2012 Sale consultant / Photographer
- Product and mood photography for the online store.
- Use of client data base for a personalised clientelling to maximise sales.
Bacci s.r.l. . Florence . Full time May 2007 – March2010 Maker
- 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 (2019)
- 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.