MIHAELA TELEAGA
14+ years building collections, running production, and dressing runways and stages from London to Los Angeles.
Experience
2025 — Present
Professional Development & Career Transition
Strategic career planning and professional development focused on transitioning to Los Angeles, preparing for a high-level creative director role.
2012 — 2025
Founder & Creative Director — Catch Michelle
Full creative leadership of a fashion brand, overseeing concept development, production management, and the presentation of collections globally.
2019 — 2025
Production Manager — Lui Luxury Line (Collaboration)
Leading the production side of luxury fashion brands, ensuring quality, timelines, and smooth collaboration between design and manufacturing.
2023 — 2023
Costume & Set Designer — National Theatre Bucharest
Designing theatrical costumes and stage sets for major productions, demonstrating versatility in the intersection of fashion and performance art.
2011 — 2011
Pattern Cutter — Vivienne Westwood (Internship)
Pattern cutting and draping at the Gold Label and Couture departments, gaining technical mastery in high-end garment construction.
Design Range
A curated showcase of concept development, print design, and full collection execution from sketch to runway.
Atelier Training
“Trained in the Gold Label and Couture ateliers at Vivienne Westwood, London, where a perfect pattern was never just technical, it was an act of respect for the garment and the person who would wear it.”
Skills & Education
Technical Skills
Pattern Cutting & Draping, Garment Construction, Costume Design, Creative Direction, Production Management, Fabric Development, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Show Production, Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools & AI-Powered Apps
Education & Certifications
Diploma of Higher Education in Fashion Design — Istituto Marangoni, London Campus, in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Inside LVMH Certificate — Creation & Branding, Operations & Supply Chain (Nov 2025).