About Cavelin
My name is Cavelin Rafia Sahba. I am a 19-year old Italian/Iranian Fashion designer, studying womenswear at The Fashion Institute of Technology. I am a Bahá’i, born in New Delhi, India. I was raised in Mozambique, Kenya, DC, New York and Italy. I come from a heritage of artisans, architects, designers and actors. I have always had a love for the arts, specifically fashion and music. I'm eager for opportunities and the chance to learn and work.
Design Expertise
Fashion Design, Digital Design, Pattern Making, Tailoring, Styling, Adobe Suite, Fashion Retailing
Professional Experience
2023-
Present
Modeling
Walked NYFW under a independent designer, had a feature in the New York TImes
Walked for my Runway show in Meatpacking District.
2024
Runway
Show
Had 4 looks in a runway show in the meatpacking district, this got me featured in CBS news and the Meatpacking paper.- 2024
2021- Present
Personal
Clothing Label
I have run my own brand for the last 5 years, selling hand made commissioned garments for clients all over the world. I have sold 200+ garments.
2023-
2025
Soho Pop-Ups
I ran clothing Pop-Ups in Soho, NYC. selling clothes and making connections weekly. This was a high revenue business.
2022
Shoe Cobbler Apprenticeship
Completed a shoe cobbler apprenticeship in Verona, Italy, learning traditional leather-working, stitching, and finishing techniques. Developed skills in shoe crafting traditionally.
2020-
Present
Online Seller
I have operated an online store selling vintage clothing for the past six years This experience has given me valuable insight into sourcing, styling, and curating garments while managing a business.
Curriculum Vitae
