Apollonia Celentano

Accessories and bags designer with focused experience supporting luxury and contemporary design teams across the full product lifecycle. Specialised in handbag and small leather goods design, technical drawings, CAD development, sampling, fittings, and archive management. Strong sensitivity to brand DNA, materials, and colour, with a working knowledge of cruelty-free and responsible materials aligned with modern luxury values.

Highly organised, detail-driven, and confident working across fast-paced, multi-department environments.

Handbags & Accessories Designer - Simon Carter Ltd

(2025-06)

• Supporting the design and development of seasonal men’s accessories collections including bags, small leather goods, belts, and travel items.
• Producing detailed CAD drawings, technical specifications, and tech packs to support sampling and production.
• Assisting with concept development, colour direction, and material selection across core and collaborative projects.
• Liaising with suppliers and factories to track sample progress, ensure material quality, manage costs, and meet delivery timelines.
• Preparing mood boards, collection layouts, and presentation materials for internal reviews and lookbooks.

Design Assistant – Handbags & Accessories - Anya Hindmarch

(2021-09 - 2022-02)

• Supported the accessories design team across concept development, CAD drawings, and technical specification updates.
• Assisted with trend research, seasonal colour stories, and early-stage concept boards.
• Coordinated sustainable material sourcing with suppliers, ensuring quality, traceability, and brand alignment.
• Managed samples, sketches, and design archives, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for fittings and reviews.

Product Development / Studio Assistant - Klara Hulten

(2021-10 - 2022-02)

• Supported product development through material testing, fittings, and prototype coordination.
• Liaised with artisan makers and suppliers to manage sample logistics and delivery timelines.
• Maintained organised sample and product archives to support ongoing development and presentations.

Sustainability Assistant - Copenhagen Fashion Week

(2022-07 - 2023-02)

• Supported the implementation of the CPHFW Action Plan to improve sustainability standards across event operations.
• Prepared presentations and campaign materials for sustainability partners and stakeholders.
• Assisted with workshops, logistics, and industry panel discussions.

BA (Hons) - Cordwainers Fashion Bags & Accessories: Product Design & Innovation - London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London (2018 - 2023)

BA Exchange Semester - KEA – Københavns Erhvervsakademi (2022-01 - 2022-09)