Ashley Holt
About Ashley Holt
Ashley Holt is a Senior Designer at Kohl's, specializing in Croft and Barrow Women's Knits. She has extensive experience in the fashion industry, having worked at several notable companies including Elie Tahari, Brooks Brothers, Polo Ralph Lauren, and JCPenney.
Current Position at Kohl’s
Ashley Holt is currently serving as the Senior Designer for Croft and Barrow Women's Knits at Kohl’s. She has been with Kohl's since 2018 and is based in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Her role involves creating and developing knitwear designs, with a focus on the women's line for the Croft and Barrow brand.
Previous Experience at JCPenney
Ashley Holt worked at JCPenney from 2013 to 2018. She first held the position of Senior Sweater Designer, based in NYC, for five years. Later, she was the Senior Designer for Liz Claiborne Casual from 2016 to 2018, where she was located in New York, New York. In these roles, she was responsible for designing women's knitwear and casual collections.
Experience at Elie Tahari
Ashley Holt served as the Senior Designer for Knits and Sweaters at Elie Tahari in 2012. She held this role for eight months, during which time she focused on designing knitwear and sweater collections for the brand.
Role at Brooks Brothers
From 2010 to 2012, Ashley Holt was the Senior Sweater and Knits Designer for both Women's and Men's lines at Brooks Brothers. Based at the company's headquarters on 346 Madison Avenue, she spent two years working on comprehensive knitwear designs.
Early Career at Polo Ralph Lauren
Ashley Holt began her career at Polo Ralph Lauren, where she worked as an Assistant Designer for Sweaters from 2006 to 2010. During her four years with the company, she gained extensive experience in sweater design.
Education at Fashion Institute of Technology
Ashley Holt studied Fashion and Apparel Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2002 to 2006. However, there is also a conflicting record stating she achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree over an extended period from 1970 to 2006.