Diego Tarabal – Eyes on Talents

Diego Tarabal

Menswear Designer

Diego Tarabal

Menswear Designer

Based in

London, United Kingdom

Seniority

3 - 5 years experience

Age

30 years old

Gender

Male

Nationality

Italy

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Take It Like A Man

Editorial Collaborations

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About

Born in Brazil and raised in Uruguay, Diego is a London-based menswear designer and MFA Menswear graduate from the University of Westminster. His work explores gay culture of the 1970s and 1980s, drawing from the “clone look” and historic queer dress codes. Using denim, leather, and jerseys, Diego re

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imagines hyper-masculinity to communicate love, inclusivity, and emotional depth—blending toughness with approachability.

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Winner

Knitup x University of Westminster 2024

London, United Kingdom

Winner of a Collaboration with Knitup: created HUG+ as an extension of his last collection - Knitwear capsule collection (sold online).

"I want to express the concept of HUG+/HIV+, radiating positive vibes and a warm embrace, while using the collection as a vessel to continue breaking the stigma sur

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rounding HIV."

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BA Degree in Fashion Design & Accesoies Menswear

Istituto Marangoni 2017 - 2021

Milan, Italy

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Industry sectors

Fashion

Skills

Menswear Design

Collection development

Concept development

Design research

Technical Drawing (CAD)

Pattern Cutting

Garment Construction

Tailoring

Knitwear Designer

Sample Development

Tech Pack Development

industrial sewing

Fit & Fittings

Textile Knowledge (Denim, Leather, Knitwear)

Creative Direction

Photoshoot Coordination

Software skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel...)

Procreate

Languages

Spanish

Native language

English

Bilingual

Italian

Fluent

Portuguese

Professional knowledge

French

Professional knowledge

Types of contracts

Freelance / Missions

Full Time

Part time

Internship / Work-study

Collaboration

Personal details

UE working permit

Potentially open to relocate

Celebrate World AIDS Day with Tarabal’s chic, sexy knitwear

The Face by Eni Subair

Dec. 2, 2024

Featured in TheFace, under the title “Celebrate World AIDS Day with Tarabal’s Chic, Sexy Knitwear.” The article spotlighted my custom menswear designs worn by Troye Sivan during the SWEAT Tour and my collaboration with Knitup on a jacquard knitwear capsule supporting Positive East. The project explor

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ed sensuality, craftsmanship, and the use of knitwear as a tool to challenge stigma around HIV and promote awareness through design.

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