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Alex Ulichny, born 1989 in Wisconsin, tells a story with each collection by using time consuming, hand-executed sewing techniques paired with innovative materials and deep concept research. Creating garments for a conceptual world, he sees beauty in imperfection, and his work is often rooted in his love of romanticism.
ALEXULICHNY, Designer
May 2013-Present, Los Angeles, CA
Presented artisanal womenswear collections
Developed material samples, fabric treatments, special couture sewing techniques
Developed client relations for custom clothing
Researched and developed concepts, sewing techniques, new materials
Hired production teams both for in-house and freelance creation
Coordinated international shipping for editorial requests
Collaborated with stylists, studio artists, musicians, photographers, architects, designers, creative directors
Select samples available in London with Blow PR
Clients include: Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Lucius
Daily Mail, E!, Elle Korea, Financial Times, Free Magazine, Huffington Post, InStyle,
Models.com, MTV, The New York Times, NPR, Nylon, Paper, People Magazine, Shön, The Telegraph, Tush,
Visionaire.com, Vogue Australia, Vogue Russia, Vogue Ukraine
Otherworldly: Avant-Garde Fashion and Style. Theo-Mass Lexileictous. Gestalten, 2016
Tim Richardson: Spiritual Machine. Tim Richardson, Prestel, 2015
Wisconsin Museum of Art. Contemporary Threads. June 3-Aug 20, 2017
Evanston Art Center. Shape of Now. October 8-15, 2017
Crate & Barrel, Visual Merchandising Manager
August 2013-November 2022, Beverly Hills, CA
Lead and trained team to execute seasonal floor sets in both furniture and housewares
Achieved exceptional window displays from planning and ordering through completion
Analyzed sales reports and ordered merchandise for the store based on sales trends and forecasting, Sales LY 13M
Developed the team of department managers to complete department-specific projects
Lead biannual inventory and corrected inventory discrepancies after researching
Worked with regional warehouse to order large-scale furniture deliveries as well as special concept fixture rollouts
Received and processed merchandise from bi-weekly trucks with an average two thousand line items
Supported sales team with customer service issues, online orders, and complicated send sales
Viktor & Rolf, Assistant Womenswear Designer, Haute Couture
February 2013- May 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Paris, France
Researched and recreated samples of couture embellishments and fabric treatments
Designed and developed new embellishments and fabric treatments
Drafted extensive paper patterns and produced toiles
Developed garments from sketch through completion
Assisted at the showroom and backstage at Paris Fashion Week
Iris van Herpen, Design Lead, Haute Couture
August 2012- January 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Paris, France
Extensive hand-sewing of garments
Responsible for cutting couture patterns
Created hand-sewing construction techniques for new materials and embellishments
Incorporated traditional techniques with new technologies—3D printing, lasercutting, plastics
Developed garments from sketch through completion
Recreated original garments for archiving
Produced garments for clients: Bjork, Lady Gaga, Daphne Guinness
Assisted at the showroom and backstage at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
J. Mendel, Sales Assistant Manager, Haute Couture and Ready to Wear
July 2009- January 2011, Chicago, IL
Assisted sales team and stylists to exceed sales goals
Coordinated in-store selling events and trunk shows with one of a kind samples
Organized and coordinated in-store promotional events partnering with strategic philanthropic organizations
Assisted with client fittings and liased changes with the alterations team.
Coordinated special orders with production team
Managed fur care & storage program- estimating prices for cleaning and repairs
Executed window sets for Michigan Avenue and off-site visual displays at the Peninsula Hotel
Responsible for shipping customer orders and fulfilling inventory balances between stores
Communicated with buyers to complete seasonal collection orders
Prepared daily and monthly sales reports for corporate team
Luna Negra Dance Theater, Assistant Costume Designer
March 2009- October 2010, Chicago, IL
Worked with Artistic Director to plan wardrobe needs
Directed wardrobe crews during Midwest regional tour
Provided costume support for performers during shows
Betty Rymer Gallery, Gallery Assistant
October 2008- April 2010, Chicago, IL
Provided proper care, storage and shipment of artwork
Processed and documented incoming artwork
Managed artist press materials and archives
Assisted with PR and marketing for exhibitions
Assisted in planning of gallery receptions for exhibitions
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Wardrobe Assistant
January 2009- May 2010, Chicago, IL
Researched appropriate costume styles, designs and construction
Assisted in building principal costumes
Sourced and bought costumes and accessories
Maintained archived costumes and produced strong repairs
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Fashion Department, Bachelor of Fine Arts. May 2012
University of Wisconsin, Independent Learning Extension, French Language & Culture. 2007
Couture sewing, Pattern Making, Draping, Concept Development, Mood Boards,
Illustration, Drawing, Fabric Manipulation, Dying, Embroidery, Beading,
Millinery, Knitwear, Leather, Fur Care and Design, Rug Hooking, Garment Construction,
Tech Packs, Line Sheets, Fabric Sourcing, Visual Display, Brand Management, Retail Analysis, Event Coordination,
Sculpture, Performance Art, Costume Design, Digital Photography,
Auto Cad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Digital Prints, MS Office
2012 Eunice W. Johnson Fellowship, Johnson Publishing Company
2011 The Ungaro Scholarship
2008 Raymond Hudd Millinery Award
2007-2012 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Grants
2007-20012 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Incentive Scholarships
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Fashion Department, Bachelor of Fine Arts. May 2012 University of Wisconsin, Independent Learning Extension, French Language & Culture. 2007
