OLESSIA KALAJ

Co-foundation of the Cité Fashion Runway project with 3 other residents of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP). Presentation of the project to the Resident Initiatives Fund committee, securing the maximum funding of €1500. Strategic project definition: selection of a series of events highlighting sustainable fashion, women empowerment, diversity, and inclusivity through fashion. Research and selection of designers, amateur models, photographers, and volunteers from CIUP residents.

_Credits for the runway photographs go to Anton Badaev, Rama Syarief, Eugenio Torres Luna, Mercedes Gamba, Petru Tarsitano, Nicolas Jacquet and Micchelina LaDolce._

Creation of the project’s identity (graphic charter and logo) and development of the communication plan. Management of the Instagram page (content creation: carousels, reels, event posters, and promotional material for the fashion show).

**Organization of two sustainable fashion workshops**: first workshop on natural fabric dyeing, second on upcycling and customizing old garments. Search for venues within the CIUP houses and partnership with resident committees and house directors. Collaboration with 2 expert seamstresses for the upcycling workshop. Creation of pre- and post-event content. **Organization of a fashion film screening** in collaboration with the CIUP cinema club. Featured film: Funny Face. Creation of pre- and post-event content. **Organization of a visit to the Louvre Museum** for the Louvre Couture exhibition, followed by a picnic at the Tuileries Garden for networking with participants. **Organization of an afternoon of fashion conferences.** Research and selection of 3 speakers: an IFM professor specializing in haute couture, a fashion influencer, and an expert in sustainable fashion. Management of operational aspects (setting up chairs, projector, microphone, catering) and content creation for event promotion and post-event recap. **Organization of a model casting, followed by a workshop with a professional model** on runway techniques. **Organization of the fashion show**, managing a team of 8 people (specific responsibilities: venue management, entrance, catering, logistics, crew, volunteers, backstage). Collaboration with 6 designers, 40 models, 5 makeup artists/hair stylists, 7 photographers/videographers, 3 musicians/DJs, 30 volunteers, and 150 spectators. **Creation of a collection of cocktail dresses**, selection of materials, dress design, and development in collaboration with a seamstress.