Personal Curriculum Vitae

Shady Francis Majlaton
majlatonshady@gmail.com
00972-544-873-602
www.sfm.design

Shady Francis Majlaton is a fashion designer known for his firm commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural expression within the fashion industry. Working between Jerusalem and Haifa, Majlaton has carved a personal niche with gender-inclusive, bespoke couture that redefines standards and what fashion can be. His creations celebrate individuality through one-of-a-kind pieces that speak to a diverse spectrum of identities and self-expression.

One of the defining aspects of Majlaton's work is how he relates to pressing social and cultural issues that fuel his collections. He does not shy away from sensitive subjects such as cultural appropriation, politics, and sustainability, often using reclaimed fabrics to materialize his vision. Majlaton addresses strong themes of gender and cultural identity, proving his commitment to using fashion as a powerful medium for social support and activism.

His designs are steeped in historical and cultural significance. Celebrating a tapestry of history through luxurious accessories, and blending ancient motifs into contemporary aesthetics, Majlaton's work inspires and enthralls on multiple levels. As a leading progressive force in the landscape of contemporary fashion, he continues to attract attention for his artistry, inclusiveness, and meaningful social messages while inviting us all to re-think our approach toward style and identity.

 

    • 2017 - Present : Shady Francis Majlaton
      Position: CEO, founder and owner
      Luxurious cotoure for all sexes and genders.

    • 2023 - present: Agoda
      Position: Refugees department manager

    • 2023 - present: Bait Le Meatsev
      Position: Courses Coordinator & Mentor
      coordinating all courses, students and alumni of the fashion school

    • 2023 : Rish & Gabriel Bridal - Tel Aviv
      Position: Senior designer
      designing and making bridal collections from the sketch to the store

    • 2022 - 2023 : Delta Galil Industries -Carmiel
      Position: R&D designer
      Smart textiles, Seamless, cut & sew, Activewear, Underwear, Shapewear, Men, Women, and unisex.
      massive communication and production of knitwear for brands: Skims, Nike, UnderArmor, Victoria’s secret, CalvinKlein, Lululemon, Athleta, Spanx, and Adidas.

    • 2021 - 2023 : WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education, Haifa
      Position: Fashion Tutor
      courses: (2d Adobe Softwares: Photoshop, Illustrator / Tech Pack Making / Pattern-making / Corsetry / Menswear / Upcycling)

    • 2016 - 2019 : Nissan Nativ Theater School - Jerusalem
      Position: Costumes and stage designer
      Theatrical Styling for daily students use.
      Costume design for plays.
      Stage design including prototypes.
      Building custom props as needed.

    • 2019 - 2022 : Matchmaker Jerusalem
      Position: Co-Curator, Jerusalem design week

    • 2023-Present : Bait Le Meatsev, Sewing and fashion school - Haifa
      Courses: Sewing for beginners, Corsetry, Bridal and Evening design, Styling.

    • 2023: Beit Hakehilot, social queer centre - Haifa
      Courses: Styling- individuality and self expression, censorship and safety.

    • 2021-2023: WIZO Academy of Design and Education - Haifa
      Courses: Photoshop, Illustrator, Tech Pack Making, Patternmaking, Corsetry, Menswear, Upcycling

    • 2013-2019 : Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design - Jerusalem
      Courses: Movies Fashion, Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, final project mentoring

    • 2017-2019 : BADAWINA - Yeruham
      Fashion Chief and CEO

    • International Tour Management, Israel school of tourism, University of Haifa, Haifa 2023-2024

    • Fashion business Management, Mifal Hapais, Tel Aviv, 2021

    • Upcycle Design Masterclass - Fashion design, Upcycle design school, NY, 2020

    • International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) - Fashion Industry, US Department of State, USA, 2019

    • Graffiti Therapy - Community art course, The US Embassy, Tel Aviv, 2018

    • B.F.A Jewelry & Fashion Design, Bezalel Academy Of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, 2013-2017

    • Fine Arts Diploma, Bezalel Academy Of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, 2011-2013

    • Fashion escalator, Mifaal Hapais, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2020

    • Mifaal Hapais Fashion Design Prize, Mifaal Hapais, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2020

    • Most Touching Exhibition, Tokyo DesignArt, Tokyo, Japan, 2019

    • Design in Arabic, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel 2023-2024

    • The Ball, Design Museum Holon, Holon, 2021-2022

    • Runaway Circus, Jerusalem design week, Hansen House, Jerusalem, 2020-2021

    • Compositive Barrier, Al-Markaz contemporary art gallery, Jerusalem, 2020 - 2021

    • East: Local Design in a Global Context, Museum of Islamic and near eastern cultures, Beer Sheva, 2019-2021

    • Garden Of Eden, Tokyo DESIGNART, SPIRAL-Omotesando ,Tokyo, Japan, 2019

    • Bauhaus Stage Festival - 100 Years for the Bauhaus, Bauhaus new museum, Dessau , Germany, 2018-19

    • Overall Festival, Tower Of David museum, Jerusalem, 2019

    • EAST, Jerusalem Design Week, Hansen House, Jerusalem, 2019

    • Dream, Al-Markaz Gallery, Jerusalem, 2018

    • CONSERVE, Jerusalem Design Week, Hansen House, Jerusalem, 2018

    • A fake Moan, Graduates Exhibition, Bezalel Academy Of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, 2017

    • After Work, Noctourno, Jerusalem, 2016

    • Fallaha Flash! - SOLO exhibition, Arab Catholic Scouts, the Old City, Jerusalem, 2014

    • Clowns - SOLO Exhibition, Jaffa 23 Gallery, Jerusalem, 2013

    • Linda, TLV Fashion Week, Virtual, Tel Aviv, 2021

    • Alaiah, Jerusalem design week, Jerusalem, 2021

    • A fake moan, Graduates fashion show, Hansen House, Jerusalem, 2017

    • ID! - Shaon Horef Festival, Optical Center, Zion square, Jerusalem, 2017

    • Under Deconstruction, Pergamon, Jerusalem, 2016

    • DE-ANIME!, Burla, Jerusalem, 2015

    • Fashion Illustration

    • Trend forecasting

    • Textile Design

    • Technical drawing

    • Draping

    • Flat pattern making

    • Construction techniques

    • 3d Printing

    • Laser Cutting

    • tech pack making

    • Tutoring

    • Microsoft

    • Adobe Photoshop

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Adobe Premiere

    • Solidworks

    • Browzwear Vstitcher

    • Blender

    • Arabic - Mother Language,

    • Hebrew - Native or Bilingual

    • English - Full professional

    • Italian - Beginner

    • French - Beginner