MELLAS Salim

CEO @ Mantis & Babybugz

About

I hold a degree in Fashion Design and Creation from the University of the Arts London and have extensive experience in international fashion design and market development. I have worked as a women's wear designer at ZARA Asia Design Center, leading the design of a number of mass-produced ready-to-wear garments and optimizing brand supply chain management. I am currently the executive president of Mantis Trading Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong, promoting the company's transformation to a high-end clothing supply chain and expanding the Middle East and Southeast Asian markets. I am also the vice president of VITAE Light Medical Beauty Group, responsible for brand strategy upgrades and membership system optimization. I am keen on combining creative design with business management, and am committed to promoting the integration and innovation of the fashion and medical beauty industries. Through diversified investment and scientific risk management, I have successfully responded to the challenges brought by the epidemic and continued to achieve business growth and financial stability. My personal interests include reading, yoga, badminton, travel and health management, and I focus on quality of life and continuous learning. Welcome to communicate with me about cooperation and innovation opportunities in fashion design, clothing trade and medical beauty industries.

Country

City

Hong Kong SAR

Industry

International Trade & Development

Skill

Fashion Design, Creative Thinking, Fashion Illustration, Trend Analysis, Team Collaboration, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Market Expansion, Leadership, Brand Strategy, Membership Program Optimization, Visual Identity Development, Medical Beauty Industry Knowledge, Leadership and Team Management

Experience

CEO

Mantis & Babybugz

2018 - Present · 8 yrs

Kam Shing Building, 255-257 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

In 2018, I served as the business development director of Mantis Clothing Trading Company, responsible for clothing procurement and channel development in the European and Asian markets. Since 2022, I have served as the executive president of Mantis Co., Ltd. Trading Company, leading the company's transformation into a high-end clothing supply chain and expanding into the Middle East and Southeast Asian markets.

Vice President

輕醫美｜微整型｜皮膚管理 - Palm Springs Skinlab Centre

2018 - 2025-7 · 7 yrs

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

In 2018, he served as a brand consultant for VITAE Light Medical Beauty Group and participated in the brand visual image upgrade project. In 2021, he became the vice president of VITAE Medical Beauty Group, promoting the optimization of the membership system and brand strategy upgrade.

Design Director

ZARA HOME

2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs

ZARA Asia Design Centre

After graduating from London University of the Arts in 2013, I joined ZARA Asia Design Centre as a womenswear designer, responsible for China market trend analysis and product development. I led the design of 9 mass-produced garments in the 2016 spring series and optimized the supply chain docking process between the brand and domestic OEM factories. At the end of 2017, I temporarily left the workplace due to health reasons. During this period, I assisted the family business in optimizing the brand visual system and took business management courses.

Education

University of the Arts London

Fashion Design and Creation

2008-9 - 2012-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Completed a comprehensive four-year program in Fashion Design and Creation, focusing on innovative design techniques, trend analysis, and creative production. Developed a strong portfolio combining artistic creativity with practical skills, preparing for a professional career in the fashion industry.

Institut Le Rosey

Art Foundation

2005 - 2008 · 3 yrs

Completed high school at Institut Le Rosey, receiving a comprehensive international education and developing strong academic and cross-cultural skills.