Want to work with a brand that makes everyday feel like the weekend? Our Bay-area based client does just that. Check out our job opportunities with this super cool team:
Now Hiring: Account Executive
Great news! Mizzen+Main is expanding their wholesale executive team. We’re searching for a Wholesale Account Executive drive market growth of this impressive premium-performance menswear brand in the NE & Midwest. Learn more about the role here.
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Client Spotlight: THE GREAT.
We are fortunate to partner with some of the most innovative, inspired brands in the fashion, home, and beauty industries. Before we can begin to find the most authentically fit talent for our clients, we value the time it takes for us to learn the backbone of the brand and to gain a full appreciation of the story behind it.
Recently, our team had the incredible opportunity to speak with friends, business partners, and visionary storytellers, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott. For over 20 years, the duo has continued to be inspired, taken risks, and grown the business together. This is the story of how they came to build their fully realized women’s lifestyle collection, THE GREAT.
Both undergraduates at UCLA and lovers of classic Americana style who shared an appreciation for vintage denim and denim culture, Emily and Meritt bonded quickly. Their creative partnership led them to a career of dressing red-carpet celebrities, styling editorials, art directing advertising campaigns, and in 2008, launching CURRENT/ELLIOTT, their vintage-inspired apparel brand that was later sold in 2012.
Over the next several years, both women worked with Kate Spade New York, became members of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), entered the home arena with PB Teen, and launched their own coffee table book, ‘A Denim Story: Inspirations From Bellbottoms to Boyfriends,’ which is now on its third reprint.
This unwavering bond has continued to lead Emily and Meritt on many creative adventures together, one of which we are thrilled to be a part of. We’re teaming up with this inspirational dynamic duo as they embark on one of their notably greatest achievements since 2015, their women’s lifestyle brand known as THE GREAT.
Inspired by timeless Americana style, THE GREAT. offers a collection of elevated, stylish, and high-quality pieces. Rooted in classic fit, care, and quality products, owners and leaders Emily and Meritt continue to manage all creative direction and design to celebrate and innovate dressing their customers for their most authentic and joyful moments of their life.
Emily and Meritt lead by example with their commitment to creating a collaborative, upbeat, and transparent workplace for their employees. Encouraged by a strong work-life balance, the team at THE GREAT. believes in working smarter not harder.
With four retail stores and a huge growth trajectory generated in authenticity and word-of-mouth, THE GREAT. is available in over 200 of the world’s most premier retailers and has plans to grow its omnichannel its foot print over the next couple of years.
We’re thrilled to partner with this incredibly hard-working team as they bring a unique flare to classic Americana style all while creating a workplace that prioritizes the health, happiness, and productivity of their employees.
If you’re interested in joining their team of visionaries, check out the jobs we’re working on for THE GREAT.
Client Spotlight: 7 For All Mankind
Inspired by innovative denim and united by community, 7 For All Mankind ‘was the first company to bring premium denim to scale, putting L.A. on the map as the fashion authority of the west coast staple.’
Since their start in 2000, 7 For all Mankind, also often referred to as Sevens, has remained a key player in the premium denim industry. We’re excited to partner with their team as they continue to drive change in the world of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and as they continue to ask the important question, “how can we do better?”.
Better For All Mankind
With the belief that every person should have 7 pairs of denim, one for each day of the week, they also believe that sustainability should be a way of life. Sevens has kept their focus on three areas of improvement: materials, manufacturing, and of course, mankind. Their sustainable choices are rooted in their materials. Their team prides themselves on their commitment to source responsible materials from around the world, including recycled yarns, hemp, and more. When it comes to their manufacturing processes, they work with their supply chain partners to best reduce emissions, energy, and water usage. Lastly and potentially their most notable commitment is to their people, to mankind.
https://www.7forallmankind.com/sustainability-page
Commitment For All Mankind
A favorite among celebrities, fashion editors and stylists, 7 For All Mankind’s denim has become a closet staple for many around the world. Their success, however, can be attributed to more than just their innovative style and fit. 7 For All Mankind’s commitment to social responsibility and goal of making continuous progress towards fair wages and better working conditions is what separates them in the industry. With a belief that people are what make them successful, 7 For All Mankind has a robust social compliance program, built upon their corporate code of conduct, that is dedicated to ensure that their workers, across all aspects of the supply chain, have ‘fair working conditions, are treated with respect and dignity, and are working in safe and secure environments.’
In 2019, 7 For All Mankind joined over 100 other apparel and footwear brands and signed the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s Responsible Recruitment Pledge to ‘address the risk of forced labor in the supply chain.’ In honor of the pledge, 7 For All Mankind has partnered with their global supply chain to create conditions that ensure that ‘no workers pay for their job, they retain control of their travel documents with full freedom of movement, and all workers are informed of the basic terms of their employment before leaving home.’
The Future For All Mankind
We are excited to partner with a company that is as passionate about sustainability and corporate social responsibility as 7 For All Mankind. With over 100 retail locations worldwide, a robust eCommerce business, and availability in luxury and high-end retailers across the globe, 7 For All Mankind is paving the way for sustainable and social responsibility in the fashion supply chain. As they continue their journey and innovations, we’re excited to support the growth of their team. If you’re excited about 7 For All Mankind’s mission and share a similar passion, check out the job opportunities with 7FAM here.
Now Hiring: Activewear brand in Carlsbad
Our client, a premium performance apparel brand, is growing their team in Carlsbad, CA! These are great opportunities to join an exciting brand that is strong in their commitment to sustainability, community, and breaking down boundaries in today’s activewear industry.
Click the links below to learn more and to apply.
Now Hiring: Digital Product Manager
Our super cool denim client is looking for a Digital Product Manager to join their team in LA. This is a great opportunity to work with a boutique brand that' is rapidly expanding their eCommerce business.
Falling for these Fashion Jobs
We’re hiring designers, developers, merchandisers, and more! Apply to one of our jobs today.
Senior RTW Womenswear Designer
Senior Denim Designer - Womenswear Fashion
Senior Gen Z - Women’s Designer
Senior Technical Designer - Men’s Denim
Footwear and Apparel Developer
New York Fashion Week Fall '22
Last week was a busy one for our clients, particularly for those who attended Manhattan’s semi-annual New York Fashion Week. This year’s events showcased a combination of both new and returning trends, including florals, bright yellows and pastels paired with brown, blazers, bustiers, boldly belted waists, and more. We loved watching the spotlight hit new brands who are focused on creating gender-neutral and size-inclusive fashion, like Private Policy, Eckhaus Latta, and Ester Manas. It was also an immense pleasure to support our client, 7 For All Mankind, as they made their first ever debut at NY Fashion Week.
More on NYFW Fall ‘22 at the links below.
https://www.vogue.com/article/nyfw-trends-fall-2022
https://fashionista.com/2022/02/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2022-trends
https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/new-york-fashion-week-spring-summer-2022-trends-gender-unisex
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/style/ester-manas-paris-fashion-week.html
Now Hiring: Apparel Technical Designer & Merchandise Planner
A growing men’s outdoor apparel brand is looking for an Apparel Technical Designer & a Merchandise Planner to join their team at their awesome headquarters in Austin, TX. These are great opportunities to join a brand with an unwavering sense of community and an appreciation for collaboration.
Learn more about these exciting opportunities here:
Now Hiring: Gen-Z Fashion Brand in LA
Our client, and one of the fastest growing apparel brands, is hiring for 3 new roles in LA. These are great opportunities if you have a passion for trends in streetwear and Gen Z fashion.
Click the links below to learn more about these roles and to apply:
Now Hiring: Product Development Manager
We’re searching for a PD Manager for our client, an LA based womenswear brand. This is a great opportunity for someone with 8-10 years of experience in product development and is interested in a focus on imports. Denim experience is a plus!
Making Responsible Fashion a Trend: Insight from our Industry Expert
We are so fortunate to have Recruiting Account Director for Fashion, Pooja Sachan, on our EB team. With over 20 years of experience in apparel design, technical design, and product development, we asked Pooja to discuss her perspective on the fashion industry as well as her opinions on sustainable fashion. This is what she had to say:
Be Right with the TIME and you will be right with the TRENDS!
In today’s world where trends and styles change by the second, we all must take some time and think.
What is right for us? What is good for us? Will this be right for our planet and the next generation? Will this be good for our planet and our future generations?
As a mother, I want to let my kids know that life is full of opportunities, and we should make something great out of every experience! Together, we can fight adversity and find the cool, creative, happy side of life, despite the pain of dealing with extreme hardships. I want to tell them not to let our trials and tribulations define us, but to have hope and find beauty!
As a designer, I was fortunate enough to study and work with some of the amazing people in the industry and be inspired to create garments that are beautiful both inside and out. Not just good-looking designs is what makes a brand, but it’s the joy, love, and connection with people and nature that life gives it life!
With my last brand, we aspired to design with a purpose… To make you feel good, do good, & be good.
For 20 years I have continued to work in the industry, and am fortunate to represent and partner with brands that are defining, understanding, and making responsible fashion a trend!
My very first project as a Fashion Recruiting Account Director with Emerging Blue was to work with the Creative Director at Bolt Threads to help him grow his team of designers. As I dug deep to understand the company and their Brand DNA, I grew more and more in love with it!
Bolt Threads is “A BRAND INSPIRED BY NATURE. DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE.” They are a ‘material solutions company with nature as [their] inspiration.’ and they ‘invent cutting-edge materials for the fashion and beauty industries to put us us on a path toward a more sustainable future.’
‘Through innovative collaborations with world-class brands and supply chain partners,’ Bolt Threads is on a mission to ‘create way better materials for a way better world.’
Their recent collaboration with brands like Stella McCartney, Lululemon, and Adidas makes it very real and available to masses!
I love their vision:
“We envision a world where we don’t have to deplete or pollute our forests, oceans, and rivers to benefit from nature’s secrets.”
Read more about Bolt Threads and their sustainable mission here.
Also, check out this great video on sustainability in fashion.
Pooja Sachan
If you’re interested in connecting with Pooja and learning more about her recruiting experience for apparel design, technical design, and product development, please reach out to us at info@emergingblue.com.
Triple Job Alert!
#TripleJobAlert! A growing brand for womenswear and denim is building both their design and digital teams in Vernon, CA! We’re #hiring a Senior Technical Designer, an eCommerce Manager and a Graphic Designer. Learn more about these opportunities below:
Now Hiring: Technical Designer
Any technical designers looking for an excuse to move to Charleston, SC? We’ve got the perfect opportunity with our client, a notable and rapidly growing swimwear brand.
Wear Your Dream Job
We want you to have a job that you love. If you’re ready to put on your next career “outfit,” we can help.
We’re always hiring fashion & apparel designers, developers, merchandisers, and more!
Director of Merchandising - Boys and Newborn
Senior Technical Designer - Womenswear
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The Rise of Brand Collaborations
With Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga, Adidas for Prada Re-Nylon, and hundreds more, you’ve probably noticed that there are more fashion brand collaborations right now than ever before. Collabs have become so explosive because of their ability to inspire new collections outside of brands’ typical styles, therefore introducing them to new audiences.
For some companies, there are full teams designated solely to creating and developing collaborations. Bay Area giant, Levi Strauss and Co., has an entire design and merchandising team dedicated to collaborations, producing approximately 24 collab collections per year! You can check out all of their collaborations here.
In addition to expanding brands’ reach, collaborations create new energy within brands. Using celebrities and influencers is a common strategy that helps these collabs better target their consumers and create interest at the celebrity level. Check out this brand new Levi’s collaboration with Naomi Osaka, Japanese tennis player, that just dropped a few weeks ago – right at the time of Wimbledon!
When it comes to the job market, collaborations create many new opportunities for jobs. Collabs require a unique, niche set of skills. By widening brands’ reach to new customers, designers, and creatives, collaborations create more opportunity for diversity and inclusiveness in fashion.