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My name is Alan Oakes. I am a conceptual, multidisciplinary designer and textile architect. Born and raised in Vail, Colorado.

A trained architect, I obtained a BA in Architecture [minor in Art History] and studied Sustainable Design in Copenhagen, Denmark. Graduating in 2014 from the MFA 'Fashion Design and Society' at Parsons The New School for Design in New York.

The foundation of my design philosophies challenge the modern function of objects in all design systems. 

4-5 yrs. experience within fashion [w/ a concentration on technical knit development]. Previously, I designed all technical Evening/Couture knitted textiles and fully-fashioned knitwear for American knit company ST JOHN. Additionally, I have worked with Brunello Cucinelli in Italy, The Row in New York and consulted for Kanye West's YEEZY collection in Los Angeles.

I am currently seeking new design experience and would love share my work with you. 

www.alan-oakes.com
(all work within my portfolio is knitted, constructed and designed by myself)


Thank you. 

_designed knitted textiles [fully fashioned & cut/sew] while working daily with in-house Stoll/Shima Seiki knit programmers, technicians and custom yarn mills to achieve knitted textiles for luxury label ST JOHN. personally oversaw all new developments for Evening/Couture and Outlet collections. managed and archived all new developments within the company's extensive knit library. 

Knit Textile/Knitwear Designer

_conceived, resourced and achieved knits for the Yeezy x Adidas Originals collaboration

Consulting Knitwear Designer

_aided the creative and academic research process to support the efforts of the MFA 'Fashion Design and Society' Associate Professor and his tenure objective within the University. 

Design and Research Assistant, Associate Professor of Fashion Design

_aided the conception, research/development and technical achievement of both the Resort and Spring 2014 Ready-to-wear collections. designed and communicated in-house stitches, toiles and final technical packs for samples. 

Knitwear Design Intern

_collected, managed and exhibited architectural drawings and models, designed objects and graphics for both the museum's private and lent collections. 

Curatorial Internship, Architecture & Design

_Individual stylist for Women's Collection and Advanced Modern departments. 

Visual Stylist

_managed front and back house logistics, product and employees while maintaining the Nordstrom philosophies of customer service. 

Management Internship [Men's Designer Collections]

Find out detailed information about Alan Oakes,  in Lake Forest, CA

Alan Oakes: in Lake Forest, CA

Alan Oakes

ST JOHN Knits

Kanye West x Adidas Originals [YEEZY SEASON 1]

Parsons The New School for Deisgn

THE ROW LLC/Dualstar Entertainment Group

Museum of Modern Art, MoMA

Nordstrom

Nordstrom

Danish Institute

Miami University

Parsons The New School for Design