William has been obsessed with fashion from a very early age.

The precocious enthusiast was repeatedly admonished for spending too much time drawing, as confirmed by his grade school report cards. He also tested his mother’s patience by repurposing her pink elbow-length kidskin gloves, as well as the fur lining in one of her coats to dress his sister’s dolls in the latest fashions.

Parsons School of Design was a perfect setting for William to explore and express his interests in drawing and design.  While attending school, William was offered a job at Perry Ellis where he apprenticed in many disciplines of fashion design. His diverse training and background there gave him the insight and skills to handle varied and specialized projects throughout his career.

Working for a roster of who’s who in the fashion industry including Perry Ellis, Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta has allowed him the opportunity to practice his expertise while continuing to learn something new everyday in practice. Knowledge is power was his mantra to his students at Parsons.

William is still obsessed with fashion and spends too much time drawing.

WILLIAM FRAWLEY

williamfrawley@mac.com

www.williamfrawleynewyork.com

Prolific Designer with expertise in the creative and technical development of multiple products and disciplines including footwear, eyewear, handbags, apparel and related product design. I leverage my skill set to launch, grow or revitalize a Brand. Developing trend right product to elevate the Brand as well as capitalizing on missed or white space opportunities. I like to collaborate closely with others to bring the Brand vision to realization.

I have an exceptional understanding and expertise of design elements, both creative and technical construction to build and develop product. Having outstanding illustration skills with proficiency in related computer skills to create story boards, tech packs and cad artwork.

DISCIPLINES & CLIENTS including Full-Time & Freelance

2014-Present Judith Leiber Couture- Designer and Consultant.

2021-2022 Party City- Product Designer/Illustrator for multiple product categories related to décor and tabletop.

2013-2014 Aeropostale- Women’s Apparel Designer.  

2010-2013 Tura Eyewear- Design Development Consultant for Ted Baker, Lulu Guinness and Tura.

2010-2011 Caleres- Senior Designer of Shoes and Handbags for Libby Edelman.

2005-2009 9West- Creative Director of Shoes and Handbags for Salon for Joan&David, Anne Klein and Brand X.

2005-2007 Fashion House- Design Director of Shoes for O Oscar de la Renta

1998-2003 Limited Design Services- Product Designer/Illustrator for Bath&Body, The Limited and Victoria’s Secret.

1996-2005 Target/Isaac Mizrahi- Design Director for Shoes, Handbags, Apparel, Accessories and Eyewear.

*Includes illustrating “Sandee the Supermodel”, a comic book written by Isaac Mizrahi, Simon and Schuster publisher.

1994-2002 Lantis Eyewear- Director/Designer for Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta and Movado.

1993-2005 GFW Group- Director/Designer of Shoes for Isaac Mizrahi, Adrienne Vittadini, Ellen Tracy and Magnolia.

1990-1994 Liz Claiborne- Director/Designer of Knitwear for Liz Claiborne, Liz&Co and Crazy Horse.  

1991-2001 Parsons School of Design- Senior Fashion Design Adjunct Professor.

1982-1990 Perry Ellis- Design Director/Senior Designer for multiple product categories.

*Includes design for Perry Ellis Apparel, Shoes, Handbags, Outerwear including Portfolio and America women’s division.

RELATED 

1999-Present- Interior Design Published in Elle Décor and The New York Times.

Personal collection/Library of Vintage Shoes, Handbags, Eyewear and Clothing

Education- Parsons School of Design, BFA Fashion Design with Honors 1979-1983

Excellent References upon request provided.

Portfolio- www.williamfrawleynewyork.com