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Simone Leonhardt
Simone Leonhardt
Founder, Creative Director | Kindred
Berlin, Germany
Simone Leonhardt
Summary
Simone Leonhardt is a seasoned Creative Consultant with extensive experience in the fashion industry, spanning over a decade. With a strong academic background in Fashion Design and Textile Design, she has held prestigious positions at renowned institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute, where she mentored aspiring designers. As the Founder and Creative Director at Kindred, Simone focuses on sustainable fashion by repurposing designer fabrics and cherished family clothing. Her work includes collaborations with high-profile brands like Narciso Rodriguez and Saks Fifth Avenue, where she contributed to the design and development of exclusive collections. A passionate advocate for innovation in fashion, Simone is also known for her international consulting work, guiding brands in creating market-ready collections for global export. Her diverse experience and commitment to creativity make her a unique asset in the fashion landscape.
Simone Leonhardt
Work Experience
Founder, Creative Director at
Kindred
January 2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor at
AMD Akademie Mode & Design GmbH
September 2019 - April 2021
Adjunct Professor Fashion Design at
The New School
January 2014 - August 2018
Adjunct Professor Fashion Design at
Pratt Institute
August 2017 - August 2018
Creative Consultant at
Saks Fifth Avenue
January 2012 - January 2013
Creative Consultant at
Freelance
January 2010 - January 2011
Senior Designer at
Narciso Rodriguez LLC
February 2007 - January 2009
Senior Designer at Forth & Towne at
Gap, Inc.
January 2006 - January 2007
Senior Designer at
Theory
January 2005 - January 2006
Creative Consultant at
Freelance
January 2004 - January 2005
Senior Designer at
LOEWE SA
January 1998 - January 2004
Designer at
Costume National America Inc.
January 1995 - January 1998
Simone Leonhardt
Education
Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart
January 1991
University of Reutlingen, Germany, Ba
January 1991 - January 1994
Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin
January 1992
Winchester College
Frequently Asked Questions about Simone Leonhardt
What company does Simone Leonhardt work for?
Simone Leonhardt is a Founder, Creative Director at Kindred, a company specializing in Specialty hospitals, except psychiatric.
Where Simone Leonhardt graduated from?
Simone Leonhardt holds a degree in from Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart.
Who is Simone Leonhardt?
Simone Leonhardt is a seasoned Creative Consultant with extensive experience in the fashion industry, spanning over a decade. With a strong academic background in Fashion Design and Textile Design, she has held prestigious positions at renowned institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute, where she mentored aspiring designers. As the Founder and Creative Director at Kindred, Simone focuses on sustainable fashion by repurposing designer fabrics and cherished family clothing. Her work includes collaborations with high-profile brands like Narciso Rodriguez and Saks Fifth Avenue, where she contributed to the design and development of exclusive collections. A passionate advocate for innovation in fashion, Simone is also known for her international consulting work, guiding brands in creating market-ready collections for global export. Her diverse experience and commitment to creativity make her a unique asset in the fashion landscape.
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Colleagues
Executive Director
CCO - Chief Clinical Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Director
Vice President of Sales
Executive Director
Regional Vice President of Operations
Chief Executive Officer
Area Vice President of Operations
Chief Quality and Compliance Officer