About Clemence
Hello,
My name is Clémence Michaux. With nearly 20 years of international experience in the fashion and luxury industry, I’ve held key positions in France, the UK, and Italy.
I specialise in the research and development of raw materials — including fabrics, hand and machine embroideries, and trims — for both RTW and Haute Couture collections. I also have extensive expertise in sourcing and purchasing, as well as managing fabric and trim departments and improving internal processes.
Fluent in French, English, and Italian, I bring a truly international mindset to every project.
I am currently open to new opportunities in France or Italy. Please feel free to view my CV and get in touch.
Looking forward to connecting,
Clémence Michaux
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational
Can work on-site
Rouen (up to 50km), Paris (up to 10km)
Experience
- FreelanceFabrics & Trims Research and Development Manager - ConsultantJanuary 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)• Support for luxury brands in material selection and development• Material trend monitoring and attendance at professional trade showsRoberto Cavalli | Milano, Italy• Research, development, and procurement of raw materials, in direct collaboration with creative teams.• Selection and refinement of solid, jacquard fabrics, and machine embroideries, integrating technical innovations.• Negotiation of supplier terms to optimize costs, lead times, and minimum order quantities.• Trend monitoring and identification of new materials aligned with the brand's DNA and collection requirements.The Birley Clubs, Caprice Holdings | London, United Kingdom• Sourcing and development of exclusive materials for seasonal uniform collections, with a focus on elegance and quality.• Selection and validation of fabrics (plain, jacquards, printed), trims and embroideries in collaboration with the head of the uniform department.• Supplier relationship management, order follow-up, and negotiation of purchasing conditions to optimize costs while maintaining material excellence.
- Ralph & RussoHead of Fabrics & Embroideries Design & Development - RTWOctober 2019 - May 2021 (1 year and 7 months)London, UKManaging the end to end production of all surfaces: plain fabrics, prints & jacquard / hand & machine embroideries, techniques, including the research & design of swatches, artwork and development processes.
- Ralph & RussoFabrics & Trims Sourcing ManagerNovember 2015 - October 2019 (3 years and 11 months)Source new fabrics and trims for Couture and RTW department, inspiring and driving newness to each range across the brand, selecting fabrics within the aesthetic, commercial and technical parameters.
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Education
- Master's degree, Fashion Managment Mode Luxe et Art de vivreMod'Art International Paris2006Master's degree, Fashion Managment Mode Luxe et Art de vivre
- Certificate of Participation, Sustainable TextilesUniversity of the Arts London2022Certificate of Participation, Sustainable Textiles