About ME

I love athlesiure and vintage style aesthetics, and am very passionate about sustainability in the fashion industry. My dream is to design and create apparel based solely off of second hand garments, preserving a circular fashion system. I’m inspired by the challenge of transforming pre-loved materials into fresh, innovative designs.

What’s Next?

I’m currently searching for my Summer 2025 co-op opportunity.

Contact Me

Email

cosettecbarry@gmail.com

Instagram

@cosettecbarry

Linkedin

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Resume

Cosette Barry | Email: cosettecbarry@gmail.com

Education

University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio

College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning 

Bachelor of Science in Design anticipated 2027 | 3.67 Grade Point Average | Dean’s List Fall 2022-Summer 2024

Engaged in the Professional Practice Program, alternating semesters of classroom study with work in a field of design.

Iowa City West High School | Iowa City, Iowa

Class of 2022 | 3.8 Grade Point Average

Experience

G&N Bespoke Tailoring | Austin, Texas

Bespoke Tailored Suiting | Tailoring Intern | Full time Intern | September 2024-December 2024

Patterned custom trousers by hand; executed bespoke finishings: pick stitch, hand basting, and under-collar application, with instruction from the Master Tailor; crafted jetted, side seam, and ticket pockets; completed routine alterations; created buttonholes on over 25 sport-coats; pressed garments daily; collaborated on fittings with the G&N team; assisted clients with inquiries; supported the daily operations of the store.

The Albright Fashion Library | New York, New York

Fashion Showroom | Stylist Assistant | Full time Intern | January 2024-April 2024

Organized designer inventory of more than 20,000 curated pieces; completed approximately 100 repairs by hand; assisted the Albright team during fittings, helped clients change and pulled new garments to try when needed; interacted with and assisted stylists; completed all put-aways averaging 100 items daily; packed/unpacked more than 25 curated rentals for stylists and clients weekly.

Bonkers | Coralville, Iowa

Small Business | Entrepreneur | Part time | August 2020-June 2021

Managed a handmade apparel business, marketed and sold through Instagram; sold out entire inventory within 24 hours of clothing drops. Designed and developed trendy ready-to-wear, and custom, hand-embroidered and tie-dyed clothing; constructed a business model to ensure a positive income; provided personal delivery for local customers and timely nationwide shipping.

Volunteer Work | Iowa City, Iowa

Nolte Dance Academy, children’s dance assistant teacher; Iowa City Free Lunch Program, meal preparation and serving; Kids Against Hunger, meal preparation for shipment.

Skills, Honors, and Activities

Active knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, both hand-and-machine sewing skills, working knowledge of styling techniques, working knowledge of tailoring techniques, experience operating a Point of Sale system, expert knowledge of common social media platforms such as Instagram and Tik-Tok, and a solid understanding of the Google suite.