RG Barry/CPG, May 2022 - Nov. 2022

I parted ways with Abercrombie Kids back in May of 2022 in order to pursue work outside of apparel design and to deep dive instead into footwear and accessories. I really hit the ground running at RG Barry/CPG, fulfilling a role that encapsulated many of the responsibilities of both an assistant and associate designer.

CPG, also known as Columbus Product Group, is a relatively new private label brand at RG Barry pushing for more trendy and fashion-forward styles. This was something that aligned with my own design interests and expertise.

I worked continuously from project to project at CPG, with some projects lasting as long as four to six weeks, and assortments ranging from 50 to over 120 items. It was an entirely different set-up at CPG, with the design team consisting of only two other designers aside from myself. The experience pushed my creative boundaries as well as my ability to work independently.

I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to renew my contract with RG Barry/CPG twice and to have completed collections for major corporations like Big Lots, Dillard’s, Eddie Bauer, and Target.