Kat Barnabei

Kat Barnabei is an experienced professional in the fashion and textiles industry, currently serving as an Associate Technical Raw Material Developer at Carhartt, where responsibilities include managing fabric and trim samples and collaborating with international mills. Previously, Kat founded Barnwear, a retail business focused on vintage clothing, and executed impactful digital advertising campaigns. Experience also includes a role as a Pattern Maker at Weissman, where Kat applied patterning principles to create garments, and a Research and Teaching Assistant position at North Carolina State University, supporting student assignments related to textiles. Kat holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textiles Management with a concentration in Product Development from North Carolina State University and has furthered studies at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici.