Designer eveningwear. bridal

KENNETH A POOL

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DESIGNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

A visionary creative director responsible for innovating a uniquely glamorous, luxury look for the modern bride. Proven track record at establishing a brand identity through signature beadwork and embroidery. Responsible for launching and growing bridal and evening wear divisions for numerous established bridal companies. DESIGN EXPERIENCE

DESIGNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR - ISABELLE ARMSTRONG 2015 – 2016

• Developed and designed signature wedding gowns and eveningwear

• Establish a signature brand identity

• Grew business to double volume in two season, to approximately $500,000

• Created all original beadwork

DESIGNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR - VICTOR HARPER 2012 - 2014

• Launched signature wedding brands Victor Harper & Victor Harper Couture

• Grew volume to $3,000,000 in less than 3 years

• Branded collections with creative direction of season ad campaigns

• Created all signature beadwork and embroidery

DESIGN DIRECTOR - PLATINUM for PRISCILLA OF BOSTON 2006 - 2011

• Recruited by POB to create new luxury brand optimizing the “Kenneth Pool” look

• Successfully grew business selling to 100 retailers nationwide

• Designed and developed original signature beading and embroideries with Indian artisans

• Directed all creative branding including seasonal ad campaigns and fashion shows DESIGNER - KENNETH POOL for AMSALE 2002 - 2005

• Recruited by Amsale Aberra to create namesake Kenneth Pool Collection of go to glamorous wedding gowns

• Created industry buzz with dramatic beaded collection resulting in numerous publicity appearances and interviews to promote brand

• Appeared on CNN, Extreme Makeover, Bride’s Magazine Video Series and Martha Stewart

• Grew Kenneth Pool division to a nationally recognized brand CREATIVE & DESIGN DIRECTOR – REEM ACRA 1999 - 2002

• Joined Reem Acra to grow bridal business and develop brand identity by creating a signature look

• Expanded sales volume from $1,000,000 to $4,500,000

• Launched Reem Acra eveningwear collection

• Created Made-To-Order wardrobe for The Saudi Royal Family and numerous celebrities DESIGN DIRECTOR – VERA WANG 1990 - 1997

• Established design department at inception of bridal and eveningwear business

• Grew volume to $9,000,000

• Collaborated with Vera Wang to create proprietary house signatures in bridal and RTW

• Oversaw and designed all celebrity couture clients and VIP’s red-carpet and wedding looks

• Successfully managed and grew sample room team

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