Thomas Harshbarger

Consulting on Fabric/ Color research and sketching in Illustrator/ Photoshop

• Responsible for the direction, design, and development of Studio Jackets, Pants, Skirts, and Outerwear
• Accountable for the Dressy Woven/ Knit business which generated $205 Million in 2015
• Built and maintained the Editor Pant which has generated over $1 Billion in sales to date
• Created monthly deliveries with VP and team, built and shown elaborate Concept and Style Review Presentations for Cross functional and Executive teams
• Collaborated with Fabric R&D on selection and development of new fabrications, including color and pattern work- participated in overseas fabric development trips to Europe, Turkey, and the Far East
• Partnered with Merchant team on direction of line, new business needs, and Test style development
• Guided Technical Design team on fit of garments and detailing from 1st proto to Production
• Managed Designer and Design Assistant

• Designed all categories of woven product
• Responsible for the development of merchandise from fabric selection to detailed spec sheets
• Heavily involved in fittings from first protos to final production fittings
• Selected prints and color direction for each delivery

• Responsible for the design and development of Cut and Sew knitwear
• Worked extensively with Merchandising team on addressing the business needs of our product
• Sourced and developed new fabrications and trim, including travel to the Far East
• Involved in fitting styles from 1st proto to production

• Woven designer for Anne Klein 2 division
• Worked closely with patternmakers from first muslin to final production fittings
• Developed prints, embroideries, and trim
• Involved in the direction and selection of fabric for each delivery

• Clients included Club Monaco, DKNY, Donna Karan, Old Navy, Polo Ralph Lauren, Here & There, Halston Menswear