PATRICK GRANDIN. MENSWEAR DESIGN/CREATIVE CONSULTANT

With 20+ years of experience in menswear design, brand management, business development and merchandising both nationally and globally, I offer a great combination of both creativity and practical business savvy

 Central to my success as a creative business professional is my ability to understand and capitalize upon both national and global menswear fashion trends. I have worked in menswear for companies based in the UK, the US, and China – moreover, I have traveled widely and partnered with manufacturers and other vendors in Canada, US, England, Portugal and Ireland. Additionally, I have a unique track record of success both in-house and as an external consultant within a wide range of organizations, including: mid-size luxury/heritage fashion houses (DAKS Simpson), large and established multinational corporations with revenue topping $800M (Armani Exchange and O’Neill), growing international brands (China-based JOEONE and J1), start-ups (Bluffworks) and small boutique companies (All That is Left).

 My design skill set comprises practical knowledge of pattern cutting, garment construction, sewing, strong illustration skills, graphic design, concept and range creation, and styling. Additionally, I possess a general tech-savvy with proficiency Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, tech pack and BOM creation in NGC systems, product lifecycle management systems (PLM).

 At Armani Exchange, where I spent over a decade, I was promoted quickly through a series of progressively responsible creative roles, starting with Manager of Men’s Wovens, and culminating in VP of Menswear Design in 2013. Serving as a team leader with a staff of 16+ professionals (not counting freelancers and interns) through a period of innovation, massive internal change and rapid growth, ranging from $300M in annual revenue in 2003 and culminating in $800M toward the end of my tenure. During that time, I was responsible for developing mens design concept and as VP, driving strategic direction across all product lines to elevate the menswear brand in line with the company’s vision on a global level, with jurisdiction over all woven, denim, knits, and accessories. I collaborated closely with the Creative Director, SVPs and other executive team members in a continuous effort to identify new market opportunities and boost revenue. The role also involved extensive travel to Milan to fit and present collections directly to Giorgio Armani.

 Since 2014, I served as co-founder and chief designer for start-up menswear brand All That is Left in New York, where I oversaw creative direction as well as all aspects of business operations inclusive of: business development, sales, marketing, social media management, PR, e-commerce, inventory forecasting, purchasing, vendor management, North American and European production, and charitable partnership development. My resume is peppered with specific projects and achievements at all levels of design, and I’m confident that this blend of experience allows me to hit the ground running with any project, company or goal.