Adia Kolell
About Adia Kolell
Adia Kolell is an Assistant Designer known for her vintage-inspired women's wear that blends classic and modern elements. She currently works at Harley-Davidson Motor Company and has a background in various fashion-related roles, emphasizing environmental consciousness and customer perception in her designs.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Adia Kolell serves as an Assistant Designer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating vintage-inspired women's wear that blends classic elements with modern aesthetics. Her work emphasizes the incorporation of architectural style lines and natural colors, reflecting her design philosophy.
Previous Experience in Fashion Design
Prior to her role at Harley-Davidson, Adia Kolell gained diverse experience in the fashion industry. She worked as a Sales Associate at Athleta for two months in 2018 and served as a Stylist at White House Black Market from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she completed an internship at Ripon Athletic in 2019, where she worked for three months, further developing her skills in fashion design.
Education and Expertise
Adia Kolell earned her Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Mount Mary University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. During her time at the university, she also worked as a Fashion Department Assistant and as an Assistant in the Philosophy & Theology Departments, gaining valuable insights into customer perceptions and values through philosophical analysis.
Sustainable Fashion Practices
Adia Kolell is committed to promoting environmental consciousness in fashion design. She explores zero-waste patterning techniques, which aim to minimize fabric waste during the design process. This focus on sustainability reflects her dedication to responsible fashion practices.
Design Techniques and Challenges
In her design work, Adia Kolell challenges herself with men's tailoring to enhance her precision in fit and hand stitching techniques. This approach allows her to refine her skills and apply them to her women's wear designs, ensuring a high level of craftsmanship in her creations.