Eileen Applebaum Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Launched in April 2023 at Highpoint Market–Threads.A curated collection of one-of-a-kind pillows lovingly handcrafted from vintage textiles. These special fabrics have been collected over 30 years, and celebrate the native design sensibilities and traditional skills of artisans from all over the world. In essence, they are the threads that connect us to the past. “The real excitement about threads is not about a single strand. Rather, it’s about the joining of multiple threads into a harmonious, useful and beautiful whole.”

Greater New York City Area

After 27 years, rejoined faltering iconic brand as a change agent-to reestablish the company as the premier design-leading and purpose-driven international marketplace with a renewed commitment to creativity, innovation, environmental and social responsibility and a focus on activating technology improvements to accelerate growth. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and significant financial hardship, lead the organization with determination and compassion, while remaining pragmatic and focused. Toggled between daily operational challenges and high-level strategic planning with senior leadership team and potential investment partners.

Greater New York City Area & New Delhi, India

Utilized knowledge and experience from 28 years in the home furnishings industry to leverage the extensive manufacturing and design capabilities of Mridul. Curated collections for NY Textile Market Week events. Created color palettes and themes, initiated and coordinated all product development, scouted venues and oversaw set up of inspirational space. Worked with individual retailers to address their home textile needs and designed inspiring private label products to meet those needs with a focus on quality and pricing.

Greater New York City Area

Designed and sourced exclusive, private-label collections of home textiles including bedding, pillows, throws, table linens, kitchen linens and curtain panels for national retailer. Utilized 27 years in the retail home furnishings business to create fresh updates on classic styles and techniques with an edited eye and strong sense of design and value. Partnered with 3 state of the art manufacturers in India to offer exceptional quality, value and service to retailers worldwide.

Morton Grove, Il

Key member of the Executive Team reporting to the Managing Director. Provided leadership and vision to drive the refocused brand strategy. Built a high performing merchandising and planning team of 25 and achieved all sales plans. Responsibilities included brand positioning, product development, global sourcing and importing, safety and compliance, assortment planning, forecasting and analysis. Product assortment included furniture, soft goods, accessories and toys.

Northbrook, Il

Worked directly with manufacturers, agents and designers worldwide to develop exclusive rugs, bedding, pillows and throws that supported the brand vision. Trained and developed high performing merchandising team and consistently achieved sales and margin goals.

New York, Ny

Oversaw 27,000 square foot flagship home furnishings store with a staff of 60 during a period of rapid growth and expansion.

Soho, New York

Co-founded a successful home furnishings boutique that artfully mixed antiques and collectibles with new furniture and accessories. Consistently lauded by the local and national media and frequented by fashion and design luminaries.

Greater New York City Area

Cambridge, Ma

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Honor Society

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