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WAYNE KASTNING 310.614.7434
wkstudiola@gmail.com

WKLA, LOS ANGELES, CA 2007-Present
Designer: WKLA---Dresses and Separates
 Stock and Custom Designs

WK STUDIO, LOS ANGELES, CA---DESIGN & CONSULTING 1997-Present
Client List: Amy Michelson-Couture Bridal Collection,
Ryan Roberts-Women’s Sportswear, Draper’s & Damon’s-Retail Stores & Catalog,
Rocket Garment-Private Label Manufacturer, Lucia of Germany-High End Knitwear,
Pleats Collection-Women’s Tops, Da-Rue of California-Women’s Sportswear

HELGA, LOS ANGELES, CA---DESIGNER DRESSES AND SUITS 1991-1997
Designer: Wayne Kastning for Helga, WK
 Designed four Helga collections per year with a wholesale volume of $4 million.
 Designed two WK collections per year.
 Supervised all phases of production from design through shipping.
 Directed sales staff, road reps and in-house Venduse.
 Organized photo shoots, PR and advertising.

WAYNE KASTNING, NEW YORK, NY---CUSTOM DESIGN STUDIO 1990-1991
 Owned and operated a custom design studio for private clients.
 Designed, patterned and fitted Bridal, MOB and Occasion Dresses & Suits.

ADELE SIMPSON, NEW YORK, NY---DESIGNER COLLECTION 1988-1990
Designer: Adele Simpson
 Designed six collections a year with a wholesale volume of $8 million.
 Attended European textile fairs to develop exclusive fabrications with mills.
 Supervised a fourteen person sample room and oversaw all fittings.
 Directed seasonal fashion shows for press and retailers.

CAROLINA HERRERA, NEW YORK, NY---DRESSES & SUITS 1986-1988
Designer: CH by Carolina Herrera
 Oversaw development of the initial ready-to-wear division from inception.
 Involved in all phases of production from design & pattern making to sales.
 Worked with the PR Director on advertising, fashion shoots and press.

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NEW YORK, NY 1980-1985

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 1973-1978
Bachelor of Arts: Architecture/History