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The Team
PINKGUN is made up of: Bernie Navarro-Managing Director, Alex Malagon-Director, Rosy Malagon-Creative Director, Charlie Calderin-Design Director. The design team includes one of the top swimsuit designers in the field, Vanessa da Rocha
Bernie Navarro - Managing Director
Bernie Navarro is the company’s strategic advisor and an equity partner. Navarro is a senior executive with extensive
experience in general management and operations, corporate finance, strategy consulting, and private equity. Bernie’s
business savvy and eye for fashion have come full circle for this venture. He earned his Bachelor in Business
Administration from the University of Miami specializing in Finance and Marketing. He earned his Masters degree in Liberal
Arts from Harvard University
Alex Malagon - Director
"An edgy and unique sportswear label that exudes confidence and swagger." This was the vision our brand originator,
Alex Malagon had when he embarked on creating Pinkgun Brand. His focus in making the Pinkgun label a reality, has now
shifted into making Pinkgun a mainstream phenomenon that stands out from the traffic jam of "cookie cutter" labels.
With over 15 years experience in the graphic arts and marketing industry, Malagon has enjoyed continued success and
notoriety as being one of the top providers of cutting edge visual communications in Miami. Never settling for status
quo, he is continually researching new materials and embellishing techniques that make Pinkgun's designs stand out
from the crowd and stay ahead of the trends
Rosy Malagon - Creative Director
A Miami native, Rosy has lived her life surrounded by sun, sand, and city. She has always been inspired by music, people, art, and travel. Rosy's style influences originated during her childhood years in the late 70's and early 80's, which where eras of significant change in fashion. The "maturation" of her fashion sense is clearly seen in Pinkgun's comfortable yet flirtatiously youthful and racy look.
Charlie Calderin - Design Director
Graphic arts visionary, illustrator, toy designer/collector, photographer and artistic bad ass. These are just a few of the things that can be said about Charlie Calderin, who is the conceptual author behind Pinkgun's edgy look. With a design career spanning over 12 years and various changes in style and attitude, Charlie has worked with and contributed to a wide range of national and international brands such as Universal Studios, Chartpak, Pelikan, KOH-I-NOOR, Burger King, and Mini USA as well as many local and regional businesses in the South Florida area. His toy designs have been featured in several publications and shows in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He has also incorporated his passion for indie music by designing and illustrating various concert posters and CD packaging.
Charlie has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts specializing in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Vanessa da Rocha - Designer
Vanessa da Rocha, is a Miami native with Brazilian roots. For as long as she can remember she has always been creative & had an interest in art & fashion. As a little girl, she was inspired by her grandmother making beautiful gowns. As a teenager she created dresses for friend’s proms and cotillons. She started in the industry as an Assistant Technical Designer for Perry Ellis. She has also worked for Tricia Fix as an Assistant Designer and Sample Maker. Vanessa wanted more; she wanted to create and shine. Vanessa began making bikinis for herself and wearing them in unique ways. Her bikinis made her an instant success in Miami fashion circles. And thus Paixao swimwear was born. Her company has had three successful collections. The last collection was featured in Maxim Espanol. Vanessa is a bright and energetic designer with a keen eye for fashion. She has an Associates in Arts degree specializing in Fashion from Miami International University of Art and Design.
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