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JOHN HILLIFER
SUSTAINABLE APPAREL DESIGNER
![SITKA TREE LOGO.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_e11ffd6ed32f48f79d51bde28febf41e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_131,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SITKA%20TREE%20LOGO.png)
ECOLOGYST (FORMERLY SITKA) - SENIOR DESIGNER
CONCEPT, DESIGN, AND DEVELOPMENT FOR COMPLETE COLLECTIONS
SELECTED WORK - SPRING / SUMMER / FALL / WINTER
![IMG_4966.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_e093bf9b19df4e0fb39f447ad2595ad0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_978,h_718,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4966.jpg)
WAXED 60/40 PARKA / 6 POCKET CAMP SHORT / SITKA x DULUTH PACK
![JOHN LOOK BOOK 4 SMALL.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_528d2e0bded341e3b4ba542b3aedd3b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_617,h_930,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/JOHN%20LOOK%20BOOK%204%20SMALL.jpg)
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SITKA x MUSTANG SURVIVAL FISHING VEST / CUSTOM PRINT SHIRT / 6 POCKET CAMP PANT
![IMG_4979.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_49a9d6c3eae7408c808f8cfdcab9bc52~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_557,h_327,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4979.jpg)
![JOHN LOOK BOOK 2 SMALL.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_5c23006536c44ff0b561689e9be2591c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_779,h_674,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/JOHN%20LOOK%20BOOK%202%20SMALL.jpg)
WAXED 60/40 PRIMALOFT QUILTED JACKET AND VEST
100% MERINO WOOL BASE LAYER / PREMIUM DENIM MADE IN JAPAN
![JOHN LOOK BOOK 1.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_93b34b6308e24d00b12a0ea7a6100697~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_600,h_607,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/JOHN%20LOOK%20BOOK%201.png)
![IMG_4974.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_e326ea57c23a4c1487327468ed37ed65~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_320,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4974.jpg)
100% WOOL FISHERMAN SWEATER
WAXED COTTON CANVAS WORK PANT
![IMG_4957.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_be564c10daab47549436e522c158b323~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_23,y_23,w_2814,h_6457/fill/w_363,h_833,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4957.jpg)
WATERPROOF-BREATHABLE FULLY TAPED PULLOVER ANORAK
CLASSIC PLAID WILDERNESS SHIRT / 6 POCKET CAMP PANT
![IMG_4982.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_05e4e8d1ca62462289935d60283cb593~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_488,h_329,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4982.jpg)
TECHNICAL DRAWING SET FOR GARMENTS ABOVE
![SITKA TECHNICALS OVERLAY.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_b1a12aa19dac4bb9982039617ec25bca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_488,h_749,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SITKA%20TECHNICALS%20OVERLAY.jpg)
![IMG_5004.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_6e55783c505c404a86453638b1eaa0e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1293,h_819,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_5004.jpg)
![IMG_5006.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_b97129dfaa9b471c8ba107e4b4bf21ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_830,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_5006.jpg)
WAXED COTTON ALL WEATHER PARKA
![IMG_5009.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_0a9cb41b6bff47f891a6d2930a1deca1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_381,h_551,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_5009.jpg)
![SITKA FALL 2013-22.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_0b7d47a43b0243c996366841438fa112~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_540,h_358,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SITKA%20FALL%202013-22.jpg)
100% SHETLAND WOOL SWEATER / WOOL CLASSIC SHIRT / WOOL FULLY FASHIONED TOQUE
![6f7bf3003e8cb008e8307b73cdbee96f.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_168a5034b04b4202ab22826b1e5911fd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_422,h_474,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6f7bf3003e8cb008e8307b73cdbee96f.jpeg)
ORGANIC COTTON HENLEY / CUSTOM PLAID WOOL SHIRT
![IMG_4991.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_ed7c2c140f19484d9ce5cfac4946701b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_988,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4991.jpg)
![IMG_4999.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_edece659eae649178f050184d2ac74bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_631,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4999.jpg)
![IMG_5001.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_0913b25b233c41f4aa0ffdaa9804339d~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_2427,h_5201/fill/w_294,h_631,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_5001.jpg)
WAXED 60 /40 CUSTOM PLAID LINED MOUNTAIN PARKA / CUSOM PLAID WOOL OVER-SHIRT
![IMG_4994.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_7b7c46f48c684332adb76917be3f0111~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_979,h_558,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_4994.jpg)
![DANIER LOGO.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_8d1ede74b5d74df482a458e68c8e767f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_131,h_131,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DANIER%20LOGO.png)
DANIER DESIGN CHALLENGE 2010
AWARDED FIRST PLACE
EXECUTED ILLUSTRATIONS, PATTERN, FIRST SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION
DEVELOPED COMPLETELY ORIGINAL DESIGN WITH DANIER TEAM FOR THE CANADIAN RETAIL MARKET
JACKET WAS PRODUCED IN-HOUSE AND SOLD IN SELECT DANIER LOCATIONS
![DANIER JKT.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_7fed71a780004eedbc372008dbbe3610~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_394,h_479,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/b9af54_7fed71a780004eedbc372008dbbe3610~mv2.jpg)
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![JHILLIFER LOGO.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_d69976b842ae44a9a76a59ddeca8ac3b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_141,h_144,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/JHILLIFER%20LOGO.png)
RYERSON UNIVERSITY - FINAL YEAR COLLECTION
ALL GARMENTS DESIGNED, DEVELOPED, AND CONSTRUCTED
COLLECTION WAS CREATED FOR MEN'S PROGRESSIVE FASHION MARKET
BRAND FOCUS WAS ON INNOVATIVE PATTERN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE GARMENT LIFE CYCLES
![OPENER.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_2ca55ca5e27a400c9b9c29784b234af0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_462,h_308,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/b9af54_2ca55ca5e27a400c9b9c29784b234af0~mv2.jpg)
![ILLUSTRATION 1.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_cad35d69f1db4792af2b71743bf089ed~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_290,h_393,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ILLUSTRATION%201.png)
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![ILLUSTRATION 4.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_5b9ae9127e134850b7afe8073293d725~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_290,h_393,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ILLUSTRATION%204.png)
![HOOD CROP.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_3fc352cc2a25423dae66f25dd0f0956b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_316,h_233,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/HOOD%20CROP.jpg)
- Weather resistant coated linen
- Double layer detail with removable hood
- Four front pockets
REMOVABLE HOOD DETAIL
![FISHTAIL TECH.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_ea3a9014fc6546f0aab277aa64130fb2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_268,h_444,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/FISHTAIL%20TECH.png)
MILITARY INSPIRED PARKA
TECHNICAL DRAWING
![SWALLOW.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_df0f1f9c450748339cff261e4714ac3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_827,h_1103,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SWALLOW.jpg)
![SUIT IMPROVED SM.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_cafc7e7e4bde4f579cc38f406d23d8a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_936,h_702,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SUIT%20IMPROVED%20SM.jpg)
- Jacket and vest 2 layer detail
- Ergonomic sleeve construction
- Raw edge finishing
2 LAYER LAPEL DETAIL
DE-CONSTRUCTED 3 PIECE SUIT
TECHNICAL DRAWING
![COLLAR.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_c209dd6bc18148e3b45ca05c72cebe0d~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_18,y_234,w_4943,h_4650/fill/w_274,h_258,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/COLLAR.jpg)
![SUIT TECH.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_d1876fb9ba5245599d45f5f404152d36~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_230,h_254,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SUIT%20TECH.png)
![LOOK 5 FLIPPED.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_bec47cf9833c4363aef85a06b38a376e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_847,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LOOK%205%20FLIPPED.jpg)
![SITKA PORTFOLIO.indd-33.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_495cc37d43484b0491bec5536ebd0122~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_628,h_847,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/SITKA%20PORTFOLIO_indd-33.jpg)
![LOOK 2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_6130f33d40ce477eb3e7aaf9fcfd66fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1228,h_824,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LOOK%202.jpg)
![LOOK 3.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_4fbf935a6a6e49e3830a8d04a5a0d0c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_613,h_931,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LOOK%203.jpg)
![LOOK 6 FLIPPED.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_6a550f4423b24f2cbc9befdc7d2487be~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_613,h_804,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LOOK%206%20FLIPPED.jpg)
![LOOK 4 WIDE.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9af54_e3341af64fec4c7aadf5c9ee17f4bffd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1227,h_975,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LOOK%204%20WIDE.jpg)
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