Erika T. is a Founder and CEO at SEPTEMBER. Colleagues describe them as "Erika is an extremely dedicated individual with an incredible passion for her work. She constantly looks for new challenges and does take the time to learn them inside and out. She is always willing to listen her developers when fit/construction problems arose and would partner with us to provide a practical solution without disturbing the design intent. She stands out because of her inherent taste level and her ability to mix things up bringing newness to the product. Working with her has been a not only productive but fun. Erika has a wonderful personality with a sense of humor that makes everyone around her relax. It would be a joy to work with her again." and "I worked directly with Erika Togashi at The North Face for 5 years on various design projects including both technical and lifestyle outerwear. She has really evolved into a great designer with a wide range of abilities in various collections. During our tenure together, i had the fortune of working with someone who I believe has the capability of building high fashion outerwear, and highly technical, commercial outerwear, in one calendar season (which is quiet a feat). My favorite thing about Erika is she always tries to push the envelope, but also brings you what you want to see with her designs. There is a really great balance of someone who wants to tap into every creative nook but also understands the need for commercially viable product."