Kalina Tamm
Designer and Fitness Instructor in Manhattan, New York
🌟 Kalina Tamm — International Senior Fashion Designer · Creative Leader · Fashion & Tech Innovator
📍 New York, USA | 👩🎨 35 | Born in Tallinn, Estonia | Moved to the U.S. 15 years ago
💼 Senior Independent Designer at Calvin Klein (PVH Corp.) & Founder of Kalina Tamm Studio
🌐 Leads a global team of 6 international designers
About Me
Born in Tallinn, Estonia, I grew up immersed in Northern European design culture. My work combines Nordic minimalism with the energy of New York, creating clean, elegant, and powerful designs that balance artistry and wearability.
Education
🎓 Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York — BFA in Fashion Design
Focus: Luxury Ready-to-Wear, Draping & Structural Fashion, Advanced Fabric Development, Fashion History, Brand Strategy
Professional Experience
Calvin Klein (PVH Corp.) — Senior Independent Designer
Lead seasonal collections and integrate classic elements with contemporary aesthetics
Drive brand visual language through innovative tailoring and structure
Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and production teams
Kalina Tamm Studio — Founder & Creative Director
High-end womenswear & custom garments
Cross-industry collaborations in art, tech, and lifestyle
Sustainable material research & smart design solutions
Global digital workflow management
Design Philosophy
“Modern Minimalism with Intelligent Precision”
Emphasis on clean lines, structure, movement, and functional elegance
Designs that are modern, enduring, and wearable
Future Vision
Expand international presence and cross-industry collaborations
Launch personal high-end brand with exhibition spaces in key cities
Establish Kalina Tamm Institute to merge fashion, AI, and sustainable technology
Develop education programs and incubators for the next generation of designers
AI & Quantitative Strategy Investment
Investing in AI-driven quantitative trading platforms, smart supply chain systems, and digital fashion/metaverse solutions
Supporting AI-assisted design tools and global talent incubation programs