Stephen brings 20+ years of industry experience to the table. He has held Vice President and Senior Design Director positions at companies that range from Designer to Fast Fashion markets, including Ralph Lauren, SIMON SPURR, Kenneth Cole, Joe Fresh, Kent & Curwen, and Gieves & Hawkes. His approach to design is grounded with solid retail experience. Having worked in the buying offices of Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue prior to transitioning into design, he possesses a strong understanding and perspective on the creative process and what works and what doesn’t.Through working in various start-up and brand re-launch environments, Stephen has gained a full scope of the design process from brand development and initial concept to design, product development, and production of full lifestyle collections. As a result, his areas of expertise are far reaching and include outerwear, tailoring, shirting, cut and sew knits, sweaters, activewear, outdoor apparel, workwear, denim, bottoms, shoes, and accessories.Stephen heads up his own branding and creative design consultancy called AN ISSUE OF DESIGN, LLC, where he has worked with notable menswear brands like AMIRI, a rapidly growing designer luxury sportswear brand based in Los Angeles, to build new categories and expand resources in the Europe, and 3SIXTEEN, a denim-rooted menswear brand based in NYC, to launch a locally and internationally sourced knitwear collection. He has also created, designed and launched a children’s wear brand called AOKO NOKO, which offers modern clothing for curious minds and playful spirits.Please email for inquiries at stephen@anissueofdesign.com