Russell Bennett

Teaching

• Professor of fashion, Fall 2022—present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

• Consulting tutor, 2016–22, Westminster University, London, UK

• Guest lecturer, final year student project, 1996, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Professional

• Chief design consultant, 1996–2022, Alberto Aspesi, Milan
  All categories, garments, and accessories. Initial inspiration and design sketches. First sample approval and correction. Fabric application and mechandising.

• Head of design, 1999–2005, In the Now, New York
  Contemporary sportswear collection. Extensive sourcing European, Far Eastern, domestic fabrics, and trimmings. Supervision of all first patterns and showroom samples.

• Design consultant, 1994–96, Moschino Couture, Milan
  Couture runway and sales collection. Fabric sourcing and application. First sample sketches, approval, and merchandising.

• Owner and founder, 1992–99, Russell Bennett, New York
  Signature designer collection.

• Designer, 1992–94, Maklihon, New York
  Private label product design for Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

• Design assistant, 1983–90, Moschino, Milan
  Personal design assistant to Mr. Moschino. Head design assistant for couture, jeans, knitwear, and leather goods. Coordination of Milan store visual displays.

• Design assistant, 1980–82, Basile, Milan
  Design assistant to head designer.