Torn water, stone light pressing falling held, invisible, vital...

Words turn into images, turn into emotion, threads combine to hold the magic of being.

Hi, I am Rachael Domingo, the flesh behind Vital By Design. I enjoy creating environments for the human form to abide in that provoke and inspire us. I believe our personal fashion is as much a language as the spoken word. Fabric presents itself an adjective or musical note, waiting proper placement, engagement, song riddle and rhyme.

I love the constant movement of the fashion industry. I was born with a raging passion for elegance and elevated beauty; drawing dresses, high heels etc. from to time I could hold a pencil, the wall by my bed was constantly plastered with new images of women flaunting my new creations. At age 18 I left my family in Salt Lake City, Utah to pursue my degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, CA. Graduating Magma Cum Laude from FIDM in 2002, I returned to SL accepting a scholarship from the University of Utah to further study fine art, (an equal love). After earning a BFA in Illustration/Fine Art, I was hired to work as a pattern maker, and then assistant designer for Jared Gold in SLC. Under the direction of Jared Gold I played a leading roll in the growth of the company including international manufacturing management, the execution of four major collections, the creation of five retail locations, and numerous side projects including featured designer on Americas Next Top Model (cycle 6), and costumes for the WWE girls for the Timbaland and Hives music video collaboration '06.

After the dismemberment of Jared Gold's design team and the Black Chandelier in 2007, I have worked freelance for the "High School Musical" costume department, and as an instructor for the Fashion Design program at SLCC, UT.

I also represent Attire India, a full service apparel, hard and soft goods manufacturer in New Deli, India.*

My goal is to eventually introduce my own label. I have had incredible experiences working for others, and now I am ready to let the bird out of the cage and show the earth just how much I'm into this vein of work. Get ready to fall in love it! Thank you for your support and feedback!

I am available for contract work, collaborative projects, and consulting for the growth of your clothing business.

I may be reached directly: 801.674.0769

NOTE TO MODELS:

I am always looking for models for photo shoots, runway etc. If you are healthy and have a unique natural look I may like to add you to my call list, so keep me updated on your look.

NOTE TO PHOTOGRAPHERS:

I'm in love with you guys because presentation can go a long way in the long term success of a design. I will have a lot of mind bending designs in the near future - I will be browsing profiles for your amazingness. Do keep me updated on your work. I am watching!

FIDM, LA

*Attire India, New Delhi, India - Full service apparel manufacturer you can trust. No Child Labor, good working conditions. Visit www.attireindia.com for all your manufacturing needs, or ask me, I'd love to [email protected]

America's Next Top Model (cycle 6)

The Almighty Black Chandelier (RIP)

Jared Gold (Thank you for being you)

Timbaland and Hives music video collaboration w/ WWE

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