Anna Fic

Highly experienced Haute Couture and Luxury Bridal Specialist with over 25 years' experience working within some of London's most respected couture and bridal ateliers. Expertise spans couture garment construction, bespoke bridalwear, technical fittings, complex alterations, garment development, couture finishing and atelier production. Throughout career has worked closely with designers, pattern cutters, couture machinists, hand finishers and private clients, translating creative vision into beautifully constructed, impeccably fitted garments.

Experience includes senior technical and couture positions with Catherine Walker & Co., Caroline Castigliano and Phillipa Lepley, as well as founding and running own bespoke couture business. Brings exceptional understanding of luxury garment construction, fit, proportion, fabric behaviour and couture finishing, combined with ability to remain calm, precise and solution-focused when working to demanding deadlines. Particularly interested in opportunities within haute couture, luxury bridal, bespoke fashion and specialist ateliers, where extensive technical and creative expertise can be contributed in a hands-on capacity.

Head of Special Initiatives - CATHERINE WALKER & CO. - London

(2025-06 - 2026-03)

Worked directly with senior leadership across strategic and operational couture initiatives, supporting the delivery of complex projects within a high-profile luxury fashion environment.

• Coordinated couture production and priorities across multiple projects.
• Worked closely with pattern cutters, seamstresses and technical specialists.
• Supported garment development and production workflow.
• Maintained exceptional standards of craftsmanship, quality and precision.
• Worked with discretion when handling garments and commissions for prestigious private clients.
• Provided technical and practical solutions to ensure demanding projects remained on schedule.

Production Manager - CATHERINE WALKER & CO. - London

(2006 - 2009)

• Coordinated couture production from pattern development through to completion.
• Worked closely with designers, machinists, hand finishers and technical teams.
• Managed garment progress, quality and production priorities.
• Monitored deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of couture craftsmanship.
• Contributed to the smooth and efficient operation of a luxury couture atelier.

Founder | Couture Specialist - ANNA FIC COUTURE - Surrey

(2017-01)

Founded and developed an independent bespoke couture business specialising in luxury bridalwear and individually commissioned garments.

• Personally oversee bespoke garments from initial concept through fittings and final delivery.
• Conduct detailed client consultations and technical fittings.
• Execute complex alterations and couture-level garment adjustments.
• Develop and construct bespoke garments to individual client requirements.
• Work with luxury fabrics and specialist couture techniques.
• Manage garment quality, finishing and final presentation.
• Coordinate suppliers, materials, scheduling and project requirements.
• Balance exceptional craftsmanship with client expectations and delivery deadlines.

Director of Couture - CAROLINE CASTIGLIANO - London

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Managed and supported couture garment development and production within the atelier.
• Worked closely with designers and technical teams on luxury bridal collections.
• Coordinated fittings and garment development.
• Resolved complex technical and construction issues.
• Maintained consistently high standards of fit, finish and craftsmanship.
• Supported timely delivery of bespoke and collection garments.

National Fittings Manager & Production Technical Manager - CAROLINE CASTIGLIANO - London

(2009-11 - 2011-08)

• Managed technical fitting programmes across luxury bridal production.
• Conducted and supported complex garment fittings.
• Identified and resolved technical construction and fitting issues.
• Planned production priorities and coordinated deadlines.
• Worked collaboratively across design, technical and production departments.
• Ensured garments achieved the required fit, finish and luxury standard.

Couture Technical & Fittings Manager - PHILLIPA LEPLEY - London

(2011-08 - 2014-12)

• Managed technical fittings and bespoke garment development.
• Worked directly on complex couture and bridal fitting requirements.
• Coordinated alterations and production priorities.
• Supported atelier workflow and quality control.
• Collaborated closely with the wider technical and creative team.
• Mentored junior team members while maintaining a high level of client service.
• Ensured exceptional standards of construction, fit and finishing.