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Tanya Caruso

Design Philosophy

The best way to look into the future of fashion is by diving into its past. Being aware of the elegance, detail, and superior construction of garments is the key to

producing the latest fashions.

Tanya Caruso

Target Client Specifics

Age: 30-65Location: New York CityGender: FemaleEducation: Brandeis B.S., Yale Law SchoolResidence/Type & Location: Park Slope, NYC Marital: MarriedOccupation: Commercial Litigation AttorneySpouse’s Occupation: SurgeonLeisure Activities: Personal trainer, charity benefits, season box at NYCB, on Board of Trustees for Metropolitan Museum of ArtVacation/Travel: Martha’s Vineyard house, beach house in Spain, Cabin at Jackson Hole Favorite Designers: Carmen Marc Valvo, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, Oscar de la RentaFavorite Stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marus, Bloomingdales, Luisa Via RomaPrice Point: $415 - $1,250

Soirée Delivery: Holiday

Navy Emerald Sand Auburn CherryMidnight

Shell: WoolFly Away Cape

Shell: Wool CrepeShell: Crepe, Lace Love Lace Corset Carpe Trouser

Shell: Wool CrepeCarpe Trouser Shell: CharmeuseElegant Trogon Dress

Shell: CrepeBell Skirt Shell: CrepeCrème Blouse

Shell: Crepe Shell: FailleSoirée Dress

Fly Away CapeCarpe Trousers

Elegant Trogon Dress Bell Skirt Crème Blouse

Soirée Dress Created with Prisma Color Markers, Colored pencils, and Adobe Photoshop

Love Lace CorsetStyle No: TCH4014Charmeuse, Lace

Sand, Emerald, Midnight

Crème BlouseStyle No: TCH7023Jacquard

Sand, Navy, Midnight

Fly Away CapeStyle No: TCH20332Wool

Midnight, Auburn

Bell SkirtStyle No: TCH6022Charmeuse

Navy, Cherry, Midnight

Carpe TrouserStyle No: TCH3042Crepe Wool

Auburn, Emerald, Midnight

Elegant Trogon DressStyle No: TCH5023Charmeuse

Emerald, Cherry, Midnight

Soirèe DressStyle No: TCH1026Faille

Cherry, Midnight

Fine clothing designed for elegant womenHoliday- Soirée

Elegant Trogon DressStyle No: TCH5023Charmeuse

Emerald, Cherry, Midnight

Holiday- Soirée Fine clothing designed for elegant women

Holiday- Soirée Spec Sheet, Page 1

Design Spec Sheet Date: 15-Sep-14 Style#: TC21402 Season: Holiday Name: Soiree Description: Green high low dress Delivery: October Fabrication: Polyester Charmeuse Area: Womens Size: 2,4,6,8 Trim: Label: Tanya Caruso Grade: Numeric Accessories: Measurements taken from: sz 2

POM Measure TOL +/- Sketch front and back 1. Length from HPS- hem stop 43 1/4” 1/4” 2. HPS- neck drop 2 1/4” 1/4” 3. Shoulder length 3 3/4” 1/4” 4. HPS- bust placement 9 3/4” 1/4” 5. Bust circumference 34 3/4” 1/4” 6. Chest 1” below armhole 34 1/2” 1/4” 7. HPS- Waist line 16 1/2” 1/4” 8. Waist measurement 12 1/2” 1/4” 9. HPS- back neck drop 14” 1/4” 10. HPS- back placement 15 1/2” 1/4” 11. Full back circumference 34 1/2” 1/4” 12. CB- sleeve hem 7 1/2” 1/4” 13. Neck width 6 1/2” 1/4” 14. Hem circumference/sweep 105” 1/4” 15. HPS- hem 43 1/4 1/4” 16. HPS- back neck 14” 1/4” 17. Pocket opening (L&W) 18. Cuff- opening (L&W) 19. Armhole drop- HPS 5 3/4” 1/4”20. Front side dart 5 3/4” 1/8”21.Back waist darts 6 1/4” 1/8”

Holiday- Soirée Spec Sheet, Page 2

dry clean only

made in the philippines100% thai silk

made with lovetreat with love

Fabric Cost Notes Part 1 100% Polyester Charmeuse $21.00 per yard shell Part 2 100% Polyester Charmeuse $6.00 per yard lining Trims Placement Style Color Size/Dimension Cost Thread: lining polyester dark blue $2.50 shell polyester olive green $2.50 Zipper: left side polyester green 22 in $2.00 Fusing: neck sew on white 2.5”w $2.00 yd armseye sew on white 2.5”w $2.00 yd hook and eye: above zipper metal silver medium $0.10 Label Attachment Brand Label Dimensions Type Placement Tanya Caruso 3” by 2 1/4” Embossed Cardboard Center of the size label Size Label 2.5” by 3/4” Satin, white Center back neckCare Label 2” by 1 1/4” Satin, white Left seam Washing Instructions: Dry clean Drying Instructions: Hang dry Bleaching Instructions: No bleaching Ironing Instructions: Medium heat Country of Origin: USA Other Special Instructions: Handle with care Size Label Mens’ Womens’ Kids’ (*please check one) 2,4,6,8 /

Hand Woven Original Textile DesignCreated on a loom with naturally dyed wool

Hand Woven Chevron Textile DesignCreated on a loom with naturally dyed wool

“Poppies” Created with Adobe IllustratorPlaced in the Piferwire Textile competition

“Kamakura”Created with Adobe Illustrator

Textile Designs

The Hunt Delivery September

WinchesterMarlin SavageSpringfi eld RemingtonBrowning

Target Client SpecificsAge: 37Location: Boston, MAGender: MaleEducation: University of Michigan, B.S. Residence/Type & Location: Boston Marital: MarriedOccupation: Orthodontist Spouse’s Occupation: LawyerLeisure Activities: yoga, golf, cooking, exploring Boston, season box for the Red Socks, readingVacation/Travel: Pebble Beach Golf Resort, St Andrews Golf Resort, Sao Paul Brazil, Costa RicaFavorite Designers: Zegna, NikeFavorite Stores: Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Boston, Eye of the NeedlePrice Point: $578- $75,460

Fall- The Hunt Altura

Pre Fall: Best in ShowFall: The HuntWinter: Alpine Drift

Altura

The Andrew VestStyle no. AFA150801Fabric: Silk Brocade, Silk Crepe CharmeuseTrim: Metal and Leather Clasp

The Bradley Dress ShirtStyle no. AFA151001Fabric: Silk Chambray, Silk Crepe CharmeuseTrim: Shell Buttons or Metal Buttons

The Richard Single-Brested JacketStyle no. AFA150804Fabric: Wool Twill, Silk Crepe CharmeuseTrim: Wood or Metal Buttons

The Steven TrouserStyle no. AFA151002Fabric: 14 Micron Wool TwillTrim: Metal Zipper and Button

The Sammuel Double-Brested Trench CoatStyle no. AFA150905Fabric: Cotton Poplin or Vicunna Wool Twill with Silk Charmeuse LiningNotions: Metal Buttons

Altura Play Great, Look BetterFall- The Hunt

Style # AFA150905 Samuel Double Breasted Trench Manufacturing Cost: $21,698.18Contemporary Apparel Men’s Custom Sizing Markup: 150%Sample Size: 40 R Delivery: 10/1 Retail: $54,245.45Fabric: Vicuna Wool Twill, Color: Browning, Winchester, Remington Silk Charmeuse

Size/ Color 40 R 42R 44R 46R 48R 50R Browning 1 1 4 4 4 3Winchester 1 1 3 3 3 2Remington 1 1 1 2 2 2

Description CostShipping $10.00 per dozen $1.00Duty 5% labor/material $708.36Overhead 5% labor/material $708.34Total $1417.68

Fabric Yardage Price CostVicuna Wool 5 yards $4,000.00 yd $20,000 .00Silk Charmeuse 5 yards $32 yd $160.00Total $20,160 .00 Trim/Extras Quantity Price CostTitanium Buttons 18 $4.00 $72.00Thread 2 Spools $2.25 $4.50Brand Label 1 Label $0.50 $0.50Care Label 1 Label $0.50 $0.50Hang tag/Price tag 1 Tag $0.50 $0.50Packaging 1 bag, 1 hanger $2.50 $2.50Total $80.50

Labor CostCutting $10.00Sewing $30.00Total $40.00

Fall- The Hunt Cost Sheet

Style #: AFA150905 Description: Samuel Double Company: AlturaDivision: Coat/Tailored Breasted Trench Coat Modified:Size Category: Mens Fabric: Vicuna Wool Twill or Due Date: 10/1Size Range: Men’s Custom Cotton Poplin, Silk Charmeuse Ship Date: 9/10Sample Size: 40 Regular Colors: Winchester, Browning, Vendor: Altura Season: Fall/Winter 2015 Remington Merchandiser: Anna Beth LancasterCost: Varies Trim: Titanium Buttons Designer: Tanya Caruso Body Type: Relaxed Fit Stitch Type: see description Tech Designer: Tanya Caruso Gender: Mens Garment Type: Trench Coat Brand: Altura

Description: •Double Breasted Trench Coat•Long sleeved with button tabs •Button front closures•Fully lined•Center vent •2 slant pockets•Collar•2 epaulets•Knee length•Titanium Buttons •12 down the front •1 on each epaulets •2 on each cuffs

Stitch Details: •French Seam and edge stitching•Keyhole button holes•Buttons and buttonholes: 304 lockstitch•Hemming: single thread blind stitch•Pockets: lockstitch

Cost Sheet Fall- The Hunt Style Sheet

The Urban AdventurerTarget Customer Specifics

Age: 23Location: Williamsburg, NYGender: MaleIncome Level: $40,000Education: Florida State UniversityResidence/Type & Location: ApartmentMarital: SingleOccupation: Film production Leisure Activities: Playing basketball, making documentaries, cookingVacation/Travel: Cape Cod, Favorite Designers: John Elliott + Co, Ian Velardi, Billy ReidFavorite Stores: Cadet, Alter, H.W. Carter and SonsPrice Point: $30-450

A/W The Urban Adventurer

The Everyday TSoft Cotton Jersey

Thermal Long SleeveSoft Cotton Rib Knit

The Cadet Button-downCotton Poplin

The Grenade CardiganWool Jersey

Skinny Cargo PantsCotton Tweed

Safari JoggersCotton Tweed

Woven Bomber JacketCotton Ripstop and Woven Leather

Explorer Weatherproof CoatShell: Polartec® Power Shield®Removable Lining: Polartec® 200 Wind Pro Fleece

A/W Linesheet

Tanya Caruso

Biography

Tanya Caruso is an aspiring fashion designer, with a great eye for trend forecasting. Tanya attended The University of Alabama where she studied Apparel and Textile Design. While attending The University of Alabama

she participated in fashion shows, design competitions, and found herself constantly sewing. During her summers Tanya spent her time interning in New York City for Deux Lux, Shashi Designs, and Maggie Norris Couture.

These internships allowed her to get experience with handbags, jewelry, and clothing. In December 2014 Tanya graduated with honors from The

University of Alabama, and is currently working as a Design Coordinator for the footwear company Unlimited Brands Group. In her free time Tanya enjoys

nature walks, trying new food, and sipping on a good glass of Pinot Noir.

Tanya Caruso