Needle & Thread
Francesca Carini is an accomplished professional in the fashion industry with a background in design and product development. Currently serving as an Assistant Designer at Needle & Thread since June 2021, Francesca previously held the role of Assistant Product Technologist - Runway at Burberry from February 2020 to June 2021. Additional experience includes a Design and Product Development Internship at BLOUSE by Geoffrey J. Finch and a Fashion Design Internship at JH.ZANE. Francesca also gained valuable experience as a Backstage Assistant during London Fashion Week and as a Design Studio Intern at Zandra Rhodes. Educational credentials include a BA(Hons) in Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear from the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, complemented by a Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) from The London Fashion Foundation. Francesca's foundational education was completed at Westcliff High School for Girls.