Professional Work
Personal and School Projects 

Momento Mori


An exploration of Victorian mourning practices placed into a modern context. The collection is divided into three sections to represent the traditional three stages of mourning: 1. mourning of freedom lost, 2. mourning of friends and family, and 3. mourning oneself  


Constructed pieces from the 
Momento Mori collection



Heirloom
Selected looks from Heirloom - a collection inspired by family Heirlooms in the form of jewelry, decomposing with the body.


Constructed suit look from the Heirloom collection


Maison Margiela Styling Project
For this project, I styled and conducted a photoshoot inspired by the work of Maison Margiela




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Oliver Grenz


Ogrenz26@gmail.com
IG: @OliverGrenzDedicated and resourceful fashion design student at Parsons School of Design. With unwavering attention to detail and atmosphere, I approach every project with the same level of care. With strong communication and organization skills, working with a team and collaboration come naturally to me. With experience in various areas of the fashion industry, I aim to remain ever-evolving and continue learning and growing in the space. 


Education
Parsons School of Design
Fashion Design major 
(2023-2027)


Employment MisMister
Design Assistant
2024-Present

  • Assisted the lead designer with pattern making and pattern cutting
  • Performed fabric cutting for garment production
  • Supported garment construction and draping processes
  • Worked within the Garment District to source fabrics, pattern makers, and factories
  • Coordinated styling pulls, including pickups and drop-offs

    • MCA Denver Creators Studio Winner
    Summer of 2023

  • Assisted the lead designer with pattern making and pattern cutting
  • Performed fabric cutting for garment production
  • Supported garment construction and draping processes
  • Worked within the Garment District to source fabrics, pattern makers, and factories
  • Coordinated styling pulls, including pickups and drop-offs


    • Insyre Boutique
    Stylist
    Summer of 2024

  • Assisted approximately 30–50 customers daily in selecting personalized pieces suited to their style and wardrobe
  • Delivered high-quality customer service in a small, fast-paced retail environment
  • Worked across all areas of the store, including stocking, checkout, and visual presentation
  • Used Excel to log and manage store data


    • Aritzia
    Sales Associate
    April 2023 - August 2023


    Cost Plus World Market
    Accessories Manager
    August 2021 to March 2023



    Referrals available upon request



    Skills
    • Sewing and pattern-making skills
    • Able to operate industrial plainstich and serge machines
    •  Adobe Suite
    • Microsoft Suite
    • Styling 
    • POS operation 
    • Sketching and Illustration skills
    • Communication and Organizational skills 

    Relevant Coursework
    • Pattern making and Technical studio
    • Inside fashion styling
    • Design studio
    • Fashion collection
    • History of Fashion 
    • Fashion Journalism
    •  Funding Fashion and Beauty
    • Couture Techniques
    • Tailoring
    • Machine Knitting








    Last Updated 24.10.31



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