Alex Ulichny

Alex Ulichny, born 1989 in Wisconsin, tells a story with each collection by using time consuming, hand-executed sewing techniques paired with innovative materials and deep concept research. Creating garments for a conceptual world, he sees beauty in imperfection, and his work is often rooted in his love of romanticism.

ALEXULICHNY, Designer

May 2013-Present, Los Angeles, CA

Presented artisanal womenswear collections

                                                      Developed material samples, fabric treatments, special couture sewing techniques

                                                      Developed client relations for custom clothing

                                                      Researched and developed concepts, sewing techniques, new materials

                                                      Hired production teams both for in-house and freelance creation

                                                      Coordinated international shipping for editorial requests 

                                                      Collaborated with stylists, studio artists, musicians, photographers, architects, designers, creative directors 

                                                      Select samples available in London with Blow PR

                                                      Clients include: Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Lucius

                                                      Selected Press

                                                                        Daily Mail, E!, Elle Korea, Financial Times, Free Magazine, Huffington Post, InStyle, 

Models.com, MTV, The New York Times, NPR, Nylon, Paper, People Magazine, Shön, The Telegraph, Tush, 

Visionaire.com, Vogue Australia, Vogue Russia, Vogue Ukraine

Bibliography

                                                                        Otherworldly: Avant-Garde Fashion and Style. Theo-Mass Lexileictous. Gestalten, 2016

                                                                        Tim Richardson: Spiritual Machine. Tim Richardson, Prestel, 2015

                                                      Exhibitions

                                                                        Wisconsin Museum of Art. Contemporary Threads. June 3-Aug 20, 2017

                                                                        Evanston Art Center. Shape of Now. October 8-15, 2017

Crate & Barrel, Visual Merchandising Manager

                                    August 2013-November 2022, Beverly Hills, CA

                                                      Lead and trained team to execute seasonal floor sets in both furniture and housewares

                                                      Achieved exceptional window displays from planning and ordering through completion

                                                      Analyzed sales reports and ordered merchandise for the store based on sales trends and forecasting, Sales LY 13M

                                                      Developed the team of department managers to complete department-specific projects 

                                                      Lead biannual inventory and corrected inventory discrepancies after researching

                                                      Worked with regional warehouse to order large-scale furniture deliveries as well as special concept fixture rollouts

                                                      Received and processed merchandise from bi-weekly trucks with an average two thousand line items

                                                      Supported sales team with customer service issues, online orders, and complicated send sales

                  Viktor & Rolf, Assistant Womenswear Designer, Haute Couture

                                    February 2013- May 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Paris, France

Researched and recreated samples of couture embellishments and fabric treatments

Designed and developed new embellishments and fabric treatments

                                                      Drafted extensive paper patterns and produced toiles 

Developed garments from sketch through completion

Produced garments and embellishments

                                                      Participated in model fittings

                                                      Sourced materials

Executed beaded embellishments 

Produced garments

Assisted at the showroom and backstage at Paris Fashion Week                  

                  Iris van Herpen, Design Lead, Haute Couture

                                    August 2012- January 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Paris, France  

                                                      Extensive hand-sewing of garments

                                                      Responsible for cutting couture patterns

Created hand-sewing construction techniques for new materials and embellishments

Incorporated traditional techniques with new technologies—3D printing, lasercutting, plastics 

Developed garments from sketch through completion

Recreated original garments for archiving 

Produced garments for clients: Bjork, Lady Gaga, Daphne Guinness

                                                      Participated in model fittings

Assisted at the showroom and backstage at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Work Experience Continued

J. Mendel, Sales Assistant Manager, Haute Couture and Ready to Wear

July 2009- January 2011, Chicago, IL

                  Assisted sales team and stylists to exceed sales goals 

Coordinated in-store selling events and trunk shows with one of a kind samples

Organized and coordinated in-store promotional events partnering with strategic philanthropic organizations

Assisted with client fittings and liased changes with the alterations team. 

Coordinated special orders with production team

Managed fur care & storage program- estimating prices for cleaning and repairs

Executed window sets for Michigan Avenue and off-site visual displays at the Peninsula Hotel

Responsible for shipping customer orders and fulfilling inventory balances between stores

Communicated with buyers to complete seasonal collection orders

Prepared daily and monthly sales reports for corporate team

Luna Negra Dance Theater, Assistant Costume Designer

                  March 2009- October 2010, Chicago, IL

Worked with Artistic Director to plan wardrobe needs

                                                      Directed wardrobe crews during Midwest regional tour

                                                      Provided costume support for performers during shows                                                   

Constructed and repaired costumes

Betty Rymer Gallery, Gallery Assistant

                  October 2008- April 2010, Chicago, IL

Responsible for installing exhibitions

Provided proper care, storage and shipment of artwork

Processed and documented incoming artwork

Managed artist press materials and archives

Assisted with PR and marketing for exhibitions

Assisted in planning of gallery receptions for exhibitions

Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Wardrobe Assistant 

January 2009- May 2010, Chicago, IL

Styled men’s costumes

Researched appropriate costume styles, designs and construction

Assisted in building principal costumes

Sourced and bought costumes and accessories

Maintained archived costumes and produced strong repairs

Education

                  School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Fashion Department, Bachelor of Fine Arts. May 2012

University of Wisconsin, Independent Learning Extension, French Language & Culture. 2007

Talents

Couture sewing, Pattern Making, Draping, Concept Development, Mood Boards, 


Illustration, Drawing, Fabric Manipulation, Dying, Embroidery, Beading, 

Millinery, Knitwear, Leather, Fur Care and Design, Rug Hooking, Garment Construction,

Tech Packs, Line Sheets, Fabric Sourcing, Visual Display, Brand Management, Retail Analysis, Event Coordination, 

Sculpture, Performance Art, Costume Design, Digital Photography, 

Auto Cad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Digital Prints, MS Office

Awards

2012 Eunice W. Johnson Fellowship, Johnson Publishing Company

2011 The Ungaro Scholarship

2008 Raymond Hudd Millinery Award

2007-2012 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Grants 

2007-20012 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Incentive Scholarships

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Fashion Department, Bachelor of Fine Arts. May 2012 University of Wisconsin, Independent Learning Extension, French Language & Culture. 2007