Diane Mancene
About Diane Mancene
Diane Mancene serves as the Vice President of Design & Merchandising at Adjmi Apparel Group, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in the fashion industry, she has held various design roles at notable companies and is recognized for her ability to adapt to market trends and enhance productivity.
Current Role at Adjmi Apparel Group
Diane Mancene serves as the Vice President of Design & Merchandising at Adjmi Apparel Group, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees the design and merchandising strategies for the company, focusing on aligning product offerings with market trends and consumer demands. Her leadership contributes to the overall vision and execution of the brand's aesthetic and market positioning.
Previous Experience in Fashion Design
Prior to her current role, Diane Mancene accumulated extensive experience in the fashion industry. She worked at Macy's Merchandising Group as a Senior Design Manager for the Charter Club line from 2008 to 2013. Before that, she held the position of Design Director for Women's Sportswear at Kellwood Company in 2001-2002. Additionally, she was a Design Manager in the Refined Sportswear Division at Talbots from 2002 to 2008 and worked as a Designer for Sportswear at Liz Claiborne from 2000 to 2001.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Style Curator Group
In addition to her corporate roles, Diane Mancene co-founded Style Curator Group, LLC in 2012, where she operates as a Personal Stylist. This venture allows her to apply her design expertise in a personalized setting, helping clients enhance their individual style and wardrobe choices.
Educational Background in Fashion Design
Diane Mancene studied at Pratt Institute, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design. This educational foundation has equipped her with the skills necessary to thrive in various design roles throughout her career in the fashion industry.
Innovations and Achievements in Design
Diane Mancene has a proven track record of transforming global trends into commercially viable themes and merchandising opportunities. She successfully pivoted product assortments during the pandemic to meet changing customer needs, resulting in a significant increase in sales volume. Additionally, she implemented 3D design technology (Browzwear) to streamline the design process and reduce costs while upgrading organizational procedures to enhance productivity across her teams.