Lauren Humphreys
About Lauren Humphreys
Lauren Humphreys is an Assistant Stylist at Rent The Runway in New York, where she has worked since 2021. She has experience in various roles within the fashion industry, including visual merchandising, sales, and editorial writing.
Work at Rent the Runway
Lauren Humphreys has been employed as an Assistant Stylist at Rent the Runway since 2021. In this role, she supports stylists on set by preparing and shooting looks for various types of photoshoots, including e-commerce, editorial, and social media. Her responsibilities include styling and shooting mannequin imagery to ensure accurate product representation. Additionally, she manages the organization of the styling space and photoshoot set, contributing to the overall efficiency of the styling process.
Previous Experience in Fashion Retail
Prior to her role at Rent the Runway, Lauren Humphreys held several positions in the fashion retail sector. She worked as a Visual Merchandising Associate at Target for two months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Sales Associate at Michael Kors for four months in the same year. Her experience also includes a position as a Closet Assistant at W Magazine for six months in 2021 and as a Photography Assistant at The Fashion Show for four months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Humphreys earned her Bachelor's degree in Apparel Merchandising from Iowa State University, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. During her time at the university, she participated in the fashion show and was a member of the National Retail Federation Student Association. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in fashion merchandising and styling, which she applies in her current role.
Editorial and Social Media Experience
Lauren gained valuable experience in editorial work and social media during her studies. She served as an Editorial Writer for TREND Magazine from 2018 to 2021, contributing to both online and print fashion features. Additionally, she completed a social media internship with ProTrending in 2020, where she developed skills in branding, content creation, and copywriting. Her internship at DORÉ further enhanced her fashion-focused writing capabilities.
Fashion Industry Contributions
In her current role and previous positions, Lauren Humphreys has contributed to various aspects of the fashion industry. She creates and presents seasonal trend analyses that inform styling directives. Her involvement in styling and shooting looks for different platforms showcases her ability to adapt to the evolving demands of fashion marketing and visual presentation.