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Illustrated paper-doll collage of Gabby Polesy

I'm Gabby Polesy, a fashion and graphic designer based in Amsterdam. I grew up in Sydney, where I completed a Bachelor of Design majoring in graphic and textile design at the University of New South Wales. After graduating, I moved to Amsterdam to further my studies in fashion design at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute.

I love working with print, pattern and colour, and designing pieces that feel intentional and considered. Photography, collaging and styling are close passions of mine too, and they shape the way I see and approach my work.

I try to be thoughtful in everything I do, both in how I communicate and how I design. I believe in creating with intention and care, making pieces that feel meaningful rather than simply adding more to the world.

My Skills
Illustrated collage of Gabby, teary-eyed and hunched over a sewing machine, with a mannequin dressed in a plaid-and-ruffle garment beside her
Technique: Technical Drawings, Trend Research & Forecasting, Mood Board & Concept Boards
Illustrated collage of Gabby reclining in a desk chair with a laptop and tech-pack mood board, laughing
Software: Adobe Suites — Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro; Clo3D
Design: Draping & Pattern Making, Industrial & Hand Sewing, Textile & Print Making
I'm a Graphic and Fashion Designer
Education: Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), Bachelor of Fashion Design & Textiles, 2022 to present. University of New South Wales, Bachelor of Design with Distinction, Textiles & Graphics, 2019 to 2021. TAFE NSW short courses in 2020, building & launching a small business website and engaging customers using social media. With photographs from graduation.
Experience: El Residu, Amsterdam, Creative Studio Intern, July 2026 to September 2026, content & social media, sewing and production, behind-the-scenes support. Hunkemöller, Global HQ, Design Intern for Nightwear & Accessories, Aug 2025 to Feb 2026, technical sketching, print development, colour cards & spec sheets, trend research. Polesy Packaging & Textiles, Administration Assistant, Jan 2019 to Aug 2022, support to the Financial Controller. IMG Models, Australian Fashion Week, Volunteer, May 2022, runway prep, dressing & backstage logistics. Private Stylist, Stylist Assistant, 2021 to 2022, sourcing, shopping and returns. Waverley Community Out of School Care, Sydney, Educator, 2019 to 2021, creative play-based activities.
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