Collection XIIX, Ltd.
Laura W. is a seasoned professional in the fashion industry, currently serving as a Senior Designer and Textile Designer at Collection XIIX, Ltd. since October 2010. With a strong foundation in textiles and fashion, Laura co-founded G.WILSON Activewear from October 2015 to August 2017 and honed design skills as a Fashion Design Intern at Erdem and a Design Intern at CUSTHOM DESIGN LTD in 2009. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textiles from the University of Southampton, a Bachelor's Degree in Textiles and Fashion from Winchester School of Art, and a Certificate in Fashion Pattern Cutting from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Collection XIIX, Ltd.
Collection 18 is one of the premier leaders in design, brand, licensing, and product development in the Fashion Accessory industry. The company was established in 1982 as a privately-held, fashion accessory company specializing in scarves for designer brands and private label collections. Retail clients include leading department stores, specialty stores, specialty chains, and mass merchandisers. The company's unique capability to design and translate fashion trends for all markets and price points allows it to develop product for a wide variety of consumer tastes. Our designers combine contemporary fabrics and graceful design, making Collection 18 a leader of scarves, wraps, hats, hair accessories, ready-to-wear knits, silk prints, and cold weather accessories. Our expertise in knit & textile design along with color & trend forecasting has allowed us to offer an exclusive line of fresh styles that are upbeat, trendy, and exquisite. Andrew Pizzo, President and owner, is a veteran sales and marketing specialist and the architect of the company's growth and expansion.