DESIGNER
E V E N I N G W E A R & R T W
Fashion Designer with over ten years of experience in design and collection development for contemporary and luxury women’s Ready-To-Wear brands with specialized training in knits, soft wovens, denim, leather, evening wear, and bridal.
Blakely has gained an in-depth knowledge of the collection development process, garment construction and fit, consumer buying trends, branding, trend forecasting, project management, team building, overseas and domestic production, and backstage production for fashion shows, shoots, and presentations.
In 2012, Blakely was a design intern for tailored suits and soft dresses at Ralph Lauren’s Blue Label. From 2014 to 2017, Blakely was the Assistant Designer for Marchesa’s Runway, Bridal, and Special Client Custom Projects. From 2017 to 2021 she created elevated day wear for Alice + Olivia as their Soft Wovens Designer. From 2021 to 2023, Blakely was the Head Designer for the emerging brand Aliétte. Collections are currently being sold at Bergdorfs, Moda Operandi, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Shopbop, and Rent the Runway.
To use all of my time, talent, and energy to promote unification and equality in communities around the world while empowering others to do the same.
Gulfstream SCAD Full Scholarship 2010 - 2013
Fashion Scholarship Fund 2012
Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed 2015 - Chrissy Teigen
Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed 2015 - Hilary Rhoda
Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed 2016 - Katy Perry
Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed 2016 - Karlie Kloss
Vogue Best Dressed Met Gala 2016 - Karolina Kurkova
Nylon Best Dressed 2016 - Shelley Hennig
Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed 2017 - Jenna Tatum
Vogue Best Dressed 2017 - Winnie Harlow
Best Dressed 2017 Met Gala - Chrissy Teigan
Fashion Scholarship Fund x PacSun Gender Neutral Collaboration Finalist 2021
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