Domenica has had a successful career spanning 20 plus years working in the fashion and textile industries. She has had wonderful experiences working for international fashion houses of Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein and Jones New York, in NYC . She has also worked for the NFL as Creative Director for mens and women’s online ProLine collections. As Design Director of Destination Maternity she managed designers and created the seasons collections working closely with merchandisers to create a cohesive collection for the modern mom. Trend and Forecasting has been an integral part of her current education.
As a natural problem solver, design has been her passion, to see, translate, create and produce is what makes this work exciting, it’s ever evolving. She has the knowledge from the production of the cloth from raw materials both woven and kni, to the manufacturer and ultimately to the selling floor. All while keeping a fresh eye on design and fit of the garment. Knowing your customer and the fabrics construction properties is the foundation of any successful design.
Domenica has been sharing her passion in the classroom for over 10 years mentoring and inspiringthe next designers. Teaching has been a natural evolution to her career, ever growing and enlightening.
She also has been working on her Off Da Wall Graffiti, Concrete to Couture, a clothing, accessories and home line that bring her love of art, textile and fashion together. A participant of international AptArt Gallery and other special events, she live paints garments on her models. What is seen as vandalism and negativity she transforms and makes it one of beauty and purpose.
Domenica is currently pursuing a masters degree in global fashion enterprise.