45 Millennium - Twenty-third Edition ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT and owner of his own label, Sully Bonnelly, now in its 26th year. His business differs from others in that it focuses on large special projects worldwide, often producing clothing for brands beyond his own. Mr. Bonnelly noticed this growing need about 15 years ago and began working on a project basis, such as seasonal collections or even specific items like coats. Detailed sketch presentations let stores select designs, fabrics and colors. Once samples are produced in Asia or Europe, they are reviewed by the stores’ departments before being sent to him to ensure they closely match his specifications. Every presentation includes complete details on prints, colors and fabrics to guide the process. Mr. Bonnelly has received numerous awards in the Dominican Republic and the United States throughout his extensive career. He has been a contributor to the Sully Bonnelly para Jumbo “Playa” project since 2015, and his work has been featured at www.diariodominicano.com. He is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and has served as a guest critic and speaker at various fashion schools worldwide. three years later, Mr. Bonnelly adapted. Ever the innovator, he established After Five by Sully Bonnelly in 1996, introducing the concept of eveningwear separates. Customers could mix items such as pants, jackets and blouses instead of relying solely on gowns or cocktail dresses. From 1997 to 2006, he also managed Sully Bonnelly International as creative director, designer and owner, maintaining high standards of creativity while expanding his entrepreneurial ventures. Collaborative positions with other fashion designers and houses continued as well. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Bonnelly was the creative director and designer for Citrine, a division of JS Group. He then returned to Oscar de la Renta as designer and creative director of O Oscar for two years, where he further honed his expertise in luxury fashion design. He then moved into creative director and designer roles at Muse, a division of Maggy London International, and Isaac Mizrahi. During his work for other brands, Mr. Bonnelly has continued as the designer, creative director
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