GISEL KO
KNITWEAR DESIGNER
Projects at Ryan Roche- Spring Summer 2016
![]() Project #1 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of bodysuits suitable for the season and create all specification sheets per design. This cashmere one shoulder bodysuit was knitted in a 12 gauge in a 1x1 rib stitch. | ![]() Project #1 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of bodysuits suitable for the season. This cashmere one shoulder bodysuit was knitted in a 12 gauge in a 1x1 rib stitch. | ![]() Project #2 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing bottom pieces suitable in the collection. I designed waist tie cashmere bottom pieces - trousers and skirts in a 1x1 rib stitch. |
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![]() Project #1 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of bodysuits suitable for the season. This cashmere back tie bodysuit was knitted in a 12 gauge in a 1x1 rib stitch. | ![]() Project #3 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of sweaters and dresses using our main signature: ruffles. I also created all specification sheets. This cashmere, T neck tank top was knitted in a 12 gauge machine in a 1x1 rib stitch. The ruffle was knitted in a jersey stitch. | ![]() Project #3 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of sweaters and dresses using our main signature, ruffles. This cashmere top was knitted in a 12 gauge machine in a jersey stitch. |
![]() Project #3 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of sweaters and dresses using our main signature, ruffles. This cashmere, strapless dress was knitted in a 12 gauge machine in a jersey stitch. | ![]() Project #4 at Ryan Roche for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection presented during NYFW in September 2015. I was responsible of designing a capsule of dresses using tie details, another Ryan Roche signature. This cashmere dress was added a tie in the bust to add special element to the simplicity of the dress. It was knitted in a 12 gauge machine in a 1x1 rib stitch. | ![]() Project #5: Spring/Summer 2016 cotton pieces made using the Stoll Technology. At the Academy of Art University, I took two courses (one whole year) of Computers for Knitwear, which consisted of learning how to operate the Stoll machine as well as the Stoll software. |
o Ryan Roche, Hurley, New York (December 2015-Present)
-Knitwear Designer
As the main knitwear designer in the company, I’m currently working alongside creative director Ryan Roche, being involved in all aspects of concept research, design, technical, specification sheet and swatch development of the Fall/Winter 2016, Resort 2017 and Spring/Summer 2017 ready-to-wear collections as well as involvement in model fittings and castings for presentations during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February and September. Other jobs included all aspects production assistance such as photographing and editing the sample pieces, bringing the sample product to fruition for bulk production, creating and ensuring timelines are met for on time delivery, preparing goods for production and shipping, and restocking and ordering products.
o Ryan Roche, Hurley, New York (July-September 2015)
-Knitwear Designer
As a knitwear designer, I started at the development stage of the Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection alongside creative
director Ryan Roche, being involved in all aspects of the creative side of concept research, design, technical, specification sheet and swatch development of the collection as well as involvement in model fittings and castings from concept through the final presentation during NY Fashion Week (NYFW) in September 2015.