Alyssa Palazzolo
About Alyssa Palazzolo
Alyssa Palazzolo is a Materials Manager with extensive experience in the fashion industry, currently working at Tapestry since 2021. She has held various roles in materials and product development at companies such as kate spade new york and Crystalyn Kae Handbags.
Current Role as Materials Manager
Alyssa Palazzolo currently serves as the Materials Manager at Tapestry, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees material sourcing and development processes, ensuring that the materials used align with the company's standards and design requirements. Her experience in the fashion industry supports her ability to manage complex material specifications and collaborate effectively with design teams.
Previous Experience at Tapestry
Prior to her current role, Alyssa worked at Tapestry as a Materials Associate in Fabric Development from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of fabric materials, collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings. This experience laid the foundation for her advancement to the Materials Manager position.
Experience at kate spade new york
Alyssa Palazzolo has significant experience at kate spade new york, where she held two positions. She worked as a Materials Associate from 2018 to 2020, focusing on material sourcing and development. Before that, she served as a Materials Assistant from 2016 to 2018, supporting the materials team in various capacities. Her time at kate spade new york contributed to her expertise in material management within the fashion industry.
Educational Background
Alyssa Palazzolo studied at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from 2012 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and material knowledge, which she has applied throughout her career in the fashion industry.
Early Career and Internships
Alyssa began her career with various internships and freelance roles in the fashion industry. Notably, she worked as a Product Development and Design Intern at M.M.LaFleur from 2015 to 2016 and as a Technical Design Intern in Knitwear for two months in 2016. Additionally, she gained experience as a Production Intern at Meredith Banzhoff in 2015. These early roles helped her develop practical skills in product development and design.