Alexandra Karamallis

Design Director at Calico Wallpaper

Alexandra Karamallis has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. Alexandra started their career as a Design Intern at Polo Ralph Lauren, where they gained experience in Women's Sweater and Cut & Sew design teams. Alexandra later worked as a Design Intern at Catherine Malandrino, where they developed knitwear and embellishments and created artwork for jewelry and accessories. Alexandra then joined Diane von Furstenberg as a Design Intern, where they created fabric samples, dyed garments, and helped develop embellishments. Alexandra also founded their own knitwear and jewelry line, hand-making products in their Brooklyn studio and selling them at various shops. Alexandra worked as a Design Director at Echo Design Group, leading a team of designers and conducting trend research. Alexandra also worked as an Artist at Tappan Collective and started their own knitwear brand called DAĒZA, offering freelance knitwear consulting and development. Most recently, Alexandra is working as a Design Director at Calico Wallpaper.

Alexandra Karamallis pursued their education at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2006 to 2010. During this period, they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, specializing in Textile Design.

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  • Design Director

    July, 2019 - present