My name is Rachel Sari Karp and I do a lot of different stuff. I’m a Designer, Stylist, Strategist, Producer, Actor, Leader, and Connector. I like to be the one who makes stuff happen, and I like to have a good time along the way. I was born in Los Angeles, but am currently living in New York City where I pursued a five year dual degree program at The New School graduating with a BA in Culture and Media from Eugene Lang college for liberal arts and a BFA in Integrated Fashion Design from Parsons school of design. I grew up acting professionally in Los Angeles (SAG/AFTRA) and I believe that much of my ability to think like a designer comes
rachel sari karp 818.941.8007 rachelsarikarp@gmail.com
from my background as an actress because I am interested in studying social habits, eager to deepen my understanding of consumers’ needs, curious about new media practices, and love interacting with people. I’m all about traveling, having new experiences, and sharing those experiences with others. I believe that the more different ideas and people are connected the more potential there is for innovative solutions in designing interaction and complete experiences across all fields of art and matter. 2
FASHION AND STUFF + unfashion _ space cadet + styling
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+ UNFASHION [Un]fashion is a class that explores how fashion is perceived as a language throughout culture and history.
Each week we were
asked to produce a wearable object, garment, or accessory, and create an outfit around that piece. I created several looks that are inspired by my interaction with the raw textures found in New York City.
All of the clothing materials used in this project came from my mothers’ closet, and mine or found at thrift stores and repurposed. By using my own body as a design tool and considering dress as a language I was able to express myself and understand how my personal character and style can be influenced by my surroundings.
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Photography by Spencer Einbund Handstudded converse shoes, skirt found at goodwill was cut and embellished with lace that I had, blouse is half of a cotton t-shirt that I had, and half of vintage vest of my mothers. 215 E. 15th Street New York
Photography by Spencer Einbund Jumpsuit was originally a maxi dress I found at a garage sale, cut up, and re sew. I added a piece of lace to the back that I cut off of another garment that I owned. 215 E. 15th Street New York
Photography by Spencer Einbund The head piece started as a net of pipe cleaners. I weaved extra scraps of cloth I had collected into the net and shaped it into a hat. 215 E. 15th Street New York
Photography by Spencer Einbund Jumpsuit was originally a maxi dress I found at a garage sale, cut up, and re sew. I added a piece of lace to the back that I cut off of another garment that I owned. 215 E. 15th Street New York
+ space cadet SPACE CADET IS conceptual capsule collection I created inspired by the helmut snoodie (snood/hoodie) I hand kit over the course one month. The snoodie was inspired by an astronauts helmut. I wanted to knit something that is warm, protective, and functional on its own.
I wanted to create something that could be worn in a variety of ways. The colors were chosen from a galaxy palate. I then imagined what a young hip astronaut chick might wear the snoodie with.
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Photography by my mom, Lea Karp
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+ STYLING
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COLLABORATIVE
PROJECTS AND STUFF + ivory black + crop circle collection + amo
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+ IVORY BLA CK
ivory black is a concept driven clothing and accessories brand founded by me and three other young women (Carmen Ortiz, Sumaiyah Ahktar, and Ryan Reid). ivory black sees the future of fashion becoming influenced by body consciousness. Our mission is to counter act the constrictive nature of today’s clothing by exploring the notions of transparency and resilience in order to encourage freedom and flexibility in modern dressing. By incorporating sheers, mesh, and neutral colors/fabrics and layering sheer garments over our signature “anatomical leotards,� ivory black aims to reveal the interior structure in a way that is both comfortable and wearable.
- designed and produced screen printed apparel - designed and distributed promotional materials - fomulated strategic marketing, branding and business management - operated wholesale buying of merchandize - organized pop-up shop sales event - programmed e-commerce platform ivory-black. com (no longer a functioning domain). 34
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+ crop circle collection
A full fashion collection inspired by crop circles, under creative direction from Gabi Asfour of Three Asfour. As the Production Supervisor, I was responsible for overseeing that the production team was accomplishing manufacturing results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, documenting, and appraising job results. As the Event Planner, I was responsible for: - Booking talent: DJ, models, hair stylists, and makeup artists - Securing alcohol sponsorships - Renting PA equipment, lighting, and projectors - Keeping an inventory of projectors, computers, other display material, and rentals - Negotiating and securing event space - Visiting the venue to plan the layout of the event and decorations - Coordinating event logistics and monitoring event timelines ensuring that deadlines are met - Setting up and overseeing the event through all stages - Break down and clean up after the event and retuning the rentals
+ amo
AMO studios is an open proposal based studio that exists in the lower east side of Manhattan. Founded in 2011 by Brooke Taylor, Daniela Lloveras, Cong Huynh, Jono Pisano Ana Maria Bezanilla, and Kathryn Chadason; AMO began as a shared studio space where my friends would go to make work. Since then, it has evolved into a multi purpose space that fosters community and collaboration through it’s open proposal based system.
In the spring of 2014 I established my own residency at AMO which consisted of me consulting AMO in social media operations, in addition to organizing and hosting events...