Kathya Bustamante

Fashion Production | Fashion Stylist | Creative Direction

New York, New York, United States

About

Highly skilled fashion stylist with experience in eCommerce, magazine styling, fashion merchandising, fashion assistance, PR, and Fashion event production. Extensive experience for fundamental skills such as: creative direction, fashion market assistance, fashion production, event production, and photoshoot concepting. My skills allow me to support various cross-functional fashion teams and deliver high quality results.

Experience

  • Fashion Stylist at Freelance
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Fashion Stylist and stylist assistance. Directed and delivered high-quality, brand and fashion styling options, on-set. Additional experiences include: - Worked closely with stylists and creative directors and to execute style concepts for photoshoots, commercials, eCommerce, magazines, and runaway shows. - Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and deliver created outcomes. - Sourced pulls, and coordinated samples pick up & returns to brands/showrooms - Successfully assisted with on set styling for high profile brands like: Valentino, Loewe, 032C, CR Book, GQ, and more.

  • Production Assistant at Crescala Fashion Development
    Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Production assistant aiding in the fashion development process of new and existing brands, and additionally supporting for upcoming collections and showroom presentations for market. - Oversee the vision and design direction for 30 brands from concept through development. - Collaborate directly with buyers and brand representatives. - Manage accounts including high-profile clients such as Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf’s, Neiman Marcus, Net- A porter, Revolve, SAKS, JIMMY’S, LULU BRANDT, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Free People. -Select fabrics, prints, and silhouettes tailored to each brand's identity. -Merchandise items to create cohesive color stories, collections, and delivery schedules. -Confirm, track, and verify purchase order (PO) quantities, wholesale and retail prices, color, and delivery details. -Ensure timely follow-up on all approvals. -Coordinate and style photoshoots for line sheets, look books, and marketing materials. -Communicate PO updates with buyers. -Attend market appointments and conduct comprehensive follow-up activities. -Leverage industry connections to organize collaborative events such as trunk shows, open houses, and pop-ups to generate content and drive engagement.

  • Fashion Styling Assistant - FAC at Saks Fifth Avenue
    May 2023 - Jan 2024 · 9 mos

    - FAC Fashion Stylist Assistant - supporting client with styling advice, personal stying, and personalizing recommendations - Drive sales targets, achieve and grow Ready-to-Wear clients while utilizing styling experience to ensure an elevated client experience

  • Fashion Coordinator at CHANTAL LEVOI
    May 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs

    - Cultivated production events for clients, including Ezoo, EDC Las Vegas, The Century, Zadig and Voltaire, and The Macy’s Day Parade. - Executed strategic direction for fashion brands such as: Carolina Herrera, Gabriela Hearst, Thom Browne, Chiara Boni. - Managed and prioritized multiple projects at one time with extensive budgeting aspects attached. - Supported clients with personal styling for high scaled events - Escorted talent and ensured a professional environment for Carpet Premieres like: Amsterdam, Boss Baby, Black Widow, Free Guy, and A Journal for Jordan.

  • Event Styling at Zadig&Voltaire
    Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Conducted the Annual Holiday Party for 2 years for the Creative Director of Chantal Levoi - Event Planning and Production - Coordinated private fashion events with a guest list