MALLORY CURLEE-GREEN

A GYPSY SPIRIT, aN apparel powerhouse

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I have always called many places home: from Costa Rica to California, and of course, Texas. After a year in Central America (fresh out of high school), I returned stateside with a passion for beautifully fitting swimwear. Couple this design passion with a great respect and love for the wildly, natural environment - and so began my design career.

Right out of FIDM, I founded a sustainable swimwear label, CurleeBikini. I ran CB for 6 years, working alongside various retail management + marketing positions within the fashion industry. During this time, I self-taught into bespoke, technical design, I deepened my innate entrepreneurial spirit, and developed great acumen in the business of fashion.

I am an action-oriented leader! I bring a technical mindset and efficiency, process-based methodology to creative, development and production projects. I am extremely detail-oriented - successful at tracking and analyzing each tiny detail within a product, while also maintaining a macro vision towards achieving the strategic, long-term goals of the business and/or product at hand.

One of my greatest strengths lies in the strong relationships I build and maintain with every vendor partner, despite their location nor native language. I have experience in sourcing new domestic and international vendors, resourcing established volume-driven programs, vendor onboarding, establishing vendor manuals, managing to production requirements, and regulating compliance through fabric and product testing. I have an intuitive sense for bringing order to chaos, and driving the product team towards success despite unforeseen challenges.

Since running my brand, I have spent my career helping other small fashion business’ grow and thrive! My passion remains in supporting fashion, lifestyle and technical outdoor apparel brands that pride themselves on pushing the fashion industry towards greater sustainability and quality.

I love connecting with like-minded thinkers and industry leaders - if this resonates with you, I’d love to grab a coffee and chat!