Clare Richards
About Clare Richards
Clare Richards is the Design Director at Kohl's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with extensive experience in fashion design and management roles across various companies.
Current Role at Kohl's
Clare Richards has been serving as the Design Director at Kohl's since 2017. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Clare has been instrumental in leading the design initiatives at Kohl's, overseeing various fashion projects and incorporating innovative design solutions to meet market trends. Her role involves directing the design team and ensuring that the fashion lines are in alignment with the brand's vision and consumer expectations.
Previous Experience with Kate Spade & Company
In 2017, Clare Richards worked at Kate Spade & Company in New York for five months as a Senior Design Consultant focusing on active and athleisure wear. During this period, she contributed her expertise to elevate the brand’s activewear segment, designing fashionable yet functional apparel that resonated with Kate Spade’s aesthetic values.
Tenure at Anthropologie
From 2014 to 2016, Clare Richards was a Senior Designer at Anthropologie, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specialized in active, athleisure, casual knits, and intimates. Her role included creating on-trend clothing that combined style with comfort, ensuring high-quality designs that appealed to a diverse customer base. Clare's contributions significantly influenced the product lines during her tenure.
Years at Abercrombie & Fitch
Clare Richards held multiple roles at Abercrombie & Fitch from 2007 to 2014. She started as a Senior Designer focusing on knits for five years, followed by a position as Category Design Manager for woven shirts for two years. Her work contributed to the overall design strategy of Abercrombie & Fitch, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to their knitwear and shirt lines.
Educational Background
Clare Richards studied Fashion Design Technology at Cheltenham College of Art, where she earned a BA Hons between 1991 and 1994. Prior to that, she attended Solihull College & University Centre from 1989 to 1991, achieving a B-TEC national diploma in Fashion/Apparel Design. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in fashion design.