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About
Me

Danielle-ah Nakashima is a seasoned fashion designer with a strong background in both men’s and women’s apparel. Most recently serving as Senior Designer for Men's Tops at Dockers, Danielle-ah previously held the position of Designer for Women's Woven Tops and Woven Sleep at Banana Republic, where leadership in multiple categories was demonstrated.  Additional experience includes senior roles at NYDJ, and St. John Knits, with foundational design training from internships at prominent fashion houses such as The Row and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

 

Danielle-ah holds a Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Design, cum laude, from the Academy of Art University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (Fibers) from the University of Washington and an Associate of Art from South Seattle College. Danielle-ah also contributed to the academic field as an Adjunct Professor of Fashion at the Academy of Art University and Orange Coast College.

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

  • Hand Sketching & CAD Technical Flats

  • Detailed Tech Pack & BOM Creation

  • Garment Construction, Fitting & Finishing Techniques

  • Fabric, Color & Drape Expertise

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • PLM Systems & Miro Collaboration Tools

  • Project planning & cross-functional team management

  • Strategic product development, seasonal line planning, & assortment architecture

  • Leadership, mentorship, and team building

  • Creative Direction & Visual Storytelling

  • Color, print, and pattern expertise

  • Brand and consumer awareness

  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration

  • Integrity-driven decision making

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©2021 by Danielle-ah Nakashima

​All sketches & designs found on this website are the copyrighted property of Danielle-ah Nakashima and may not be used without the express permission from the owner/designer.  

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