The Team
Rosalia Zahino
Pattern Maker and Seamstress for our 3-year Bachelor of Arts validated programme in Fashion Design & Development at Marbella Design Academy.

Nationality: Spanish
Education: Certificate in Styling and Industrial Pattern Making, Metropolis, Seville.
Rosalía is a fashion designer and art director with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in flamenco fashion, haute couture, and stage design.
She has presented her collections at major fashion shows, including SIMOF in Seville, and at prestigious international venues like the Théâtre National de Chaillot in Paris. She is also the creator of the innovative Rakto pattern-making system, which blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern, distinctive approach.
As an educator, Rosalía shares her extensive professional knowledge, mentoring students to combine technical skills with personal creativity. She guides them through the entire design process, from initial concept to finished garment, emphasizing sustainability and the importance of their unique vision. Her teaching philosophy is based on precision and creativity, helping students gain the confidence to succeed in the fashion industry.