1. CARLA DAWN BEHRLE
440 WEST 34TH STREET, # 4B, NEW YORK, NY 10001
PHONE: 212-279-5626 - EMAIL: BEHRLENYC@EARTHLINK.NET - WEBSITE: WWW.BEHRLENYC.COM
***A W A R D WINNING D E S I G N E R***
150 *
DESIGNS RECEIVED OVER EDITORIAL PAGES
C REATIVE D IRECT OR /S EN IOR D ESI GNER : W OME N ' S B ETTER A P PA REL & A C CESSORIES
HIGHLY CREATIVE DESIGNER/DIRECTOR OFFERS FRESH AND INNOVATIVE DESIGNS
THAT CONSISTENTLY CAPTURE THE ATTENTION OF WELL-KNOWN CELEBRITIES,
AND INFLUENCE SEASONAL TRENDS IN THE MARKET.
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE
BRANDED & PRIVATE LABEL PROGRAMS DESIGN DIRECTION & MANAGEMENT
TREND RESEARCH & ANALYSIS FABRIC & SKIN DEVELOPMENT
LININGS, TRIM & HARDWARE
CONCEPT, COLOR PALETTE, SILHOUETTES
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION & FIT EXPERTISE SAMPLE ROOM MANAGEMENT
PRINT, EMBROIDERY, GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE
PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, WORD, FILEMAKER PRO
PRESS / EDITORIAL COVERAGE
* BELOW IS A SAMPLING OF THE EDITORIAL EXPOSURE MY DESIGNS RECIEVED:
FRENCH VOGUE....................................................... EDITORIALS BY CARINE ROITFELD
ZINK MAGAZINE....................................................... EDITORIAL - quot;BIRDS OF PREYquot;
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE........................................ COVER - SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE........................................ COVER - SPICE GIRLS
US MAGAZINE.......................................................... WORN BY JULIA ROBERTS
TIME OUT NEW YORK................................................. TONY AWARDS ISSUE - DEBRA YATES
TIME OUT NEW YORK................................................. WORN BY CHRISTINA RICCI
MOVIELINE MAGAZINE.............................................. WORN BY ANGELINA JOLIE
REAL EDGE MAGAZINE.............................................. WORN BY ANGELINA JOLIE
TALK MAGAZINE....................................................... PREMIERE ISSUE - GWYNETH PALTROW
WWD...................................................................... EDITORIAL - quot;BORN TO BE BADquot;
W MAGAZINE........................................................... CAMILLA NICKERSON
COSMOPOLITAN...................................................... EDITORIAL
SURFACE MAGAZINE................................................. WORN BY CHLOE SEVIGNY
VOGUE................................................................... FEATURED DESIGNER quot;7TH OFF 7THquot;
FHM........................................................................ WORN BY JENNIFER LOPEZ
PAPER MAGAZINE..................................................... COVER - LISA MARIE
MAXIM………………….......................................... COVER - CARMEN ELECTRA
US MAGAZINE.......................................................... WORN BY MARY J. BLIGE
ITALIAN VOGUE........................................................ COVER - MADONNA

2. CARLA D AWN BEHRLE
PHONE: 212-279-5626 - EMAIL: BEHRLENYC@EARTHLINK.NET - WEBSITE: WWW.BEHRLENYC.COM
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 - PRESENT
CLIENTS: GEORGE SIMONTON, S. ROTHCHILD, GT USA, TWINHILL
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Designed the following lines on behalf of clients: Women's Luxury Suits & Separates
•
(GEORGE SIMONTON), Fashion Outerwear (S. Rothchild), Italian Fur & Leather apparel (GT).
Conducted trend research and created presentation boards (TWINHILL).
•
Since 2007: Design custom apparel / accessories for celebrity and luxury clientele.
•
BEHRLE NYC – CREATIVE DIRECTOR 1997-2004
Designer Women's Luxury Leather Apparel and Accessories that hung with D&G,
•
Roberto Cavalli and comparable brands.
Created seasonal lines to include concept, skin selection, silhouettes and hardware.
•
Managed entire product development and sample making process.
•
Oversaw production of line manufactured exclusively in the US.
•
Exported product to Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with small exposure in the US.
•
Liaised with major publications; designs received extensive editorial coverage.
•
WDNY - DESIGNER 1991 - 1997
Designed high-end, fashion-driven, Women's Leather Apparel Collection, with an
•
emphasis on limited-edition fabrications; line was manufactured in the US.
Patricia Field represented this line, which sold to better specialty stores nationwide,
•
in addition to overseas retailers.
ZELIA'S - DESIGNER 1989 - 1990
Designed Juniors Cut & Sew Knits, imported and distributed to the US mass market.
•
Developed 8 large-scale product lines annually.
•
Created technical packages, prints, embroideries, size specifications.
•
Worked closely with overseas factories on all product details.
•
MOCHA - DESIGNER 1987 - 1988
Designed trend driven Cut & Sew Hats and Hair Accessories.
•
Managed prototype development, patternmaking (hats), sourcing and production.
•
FINALE & LA CRASIA GLOVES 1990'S
CLIENTS: LIPPON FURS, JERRI SHERMAN, SHALIMAR, FOWNES, THROUGH
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Designed Women's Luxury Furs & Outerwear (LIPPON FURS)
•
Design, Product Development, Fit / Patternmaking and sample room management
•
of Women's Imported Better Silk Blouses, manufactured in Asia. (JERRI SHERMAN)
Designed Men's & Women's Luxury Leather, Wool and Novelty Gloves
•
EDUCATION, AWARDS, M E M B E R S H I P , S KILL S
FINALIST - FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL'S RISING STAR AWARD - 2001
FINALIST - GEN ART'S STYLES 2000 AWARD
UNITED SCENIC ARTISTS, COSTUME DESIGNER L.U. 829
STUDIO AND FORUM OF STAGE DESIGN (NYC) - CERTIFICATE IN COSTUME DESIGN
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NYC) - STUDIES IN DESIGN, PATTERNMAKING AND BUSINESS
JERSEY CITY STATE COLLEGE (JERSEY CITY, NJ) - STUDIES IN FILM PRODUCTION