Bio
Born and raised in Bad Neuenahr, Germany, I developed an interest for fine art and attended art school from age 5, continuing to study art for 12 years. In high school, I developed the desire to further explore my artistic side and enrolled in an art academy. After one year I followed my true passion and moved to Berlin to study fashion design.
Following graduation in 2011, I began freelance work and started as a design assistant at Mongrels in Common. After working in various fields in the fashion industry as well as on my own projects, I decided to travel to New York City to begin working with the fashion label threeASFOUR.
In April 2014, I returned to Germany and participated in a contest hosted by HWK Berlin, receiving the Advancement Award for young designers. In May I made my way back to New York, first filling a position as associate designer and tailor for threeASFOUR, then performed the role of pattern maker and creative assistant for the label Rudiment. In 2019 I moved to Los Angeles, freelancing for various fashion companies and private clients.
Contact
larsdueren@gmail.com
Resume
Fashion designer and pattern maker with experience ranging in size from small private projects to high profile fashion company projects.
Based in Los Angeles.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance
2011 - Present
Currently freelance work - tailoring, pattern making and sewing for private clients, thesis students, fashion companies, including:
Parsons, FIT, Esmod, Mongrels in Common, threeASFOUR, Björk, RUDIMENT, Zero+Maria Cornejo
Creative Assistant/ Pattern Maker/ Tailor
RUDIMENT, New York, NY, 10/ 2016 - 7/ 2018
Assisted the creative director in the creation of new collection patterns
Reviewed general fit, detail and balance of garments for all fittings
Completed patterns and samples from 1st draft to final piece for both in-house and production
Associate Designer/ Pattern Maker/ Tailor
threeASFOUR, New York, NY, 05/ 2014 - 06/ 2015
Intern 07/ 2013 - 09/ 2013
Directed final sample creation for runway, custom and celebrity pieces
Drafted, amended and graded patterns
Provided trim research and fabric development
Managed a team and guided student interns while ensuring timely completion of project deadlines
Design Assistant
Mongrels in Common, Berlin, Germany, 08/ 2011 - 09/ 2012
Intern 05/ 2010 - 08/ 2010
Researched and conceptualized regarding inspiration and direction
Coordinated and assisted with preparation for runway show and installation
Completed detailed pattern cards,tech packs and cutter’s musts
Developed fitting- and final samples