Erik Larson
Creative Entrepreneur & Storytelling Strategist | Social Impact Leader | Champion of Authenticity, Expression & Joy
- Role
- Founder at Pretendertain
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Larson
With a decade-long journey spanning diverse segments of the nonprofit and social impact…
Experience
Founder
Jul 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Pretendertain is an LGBTQ-owned, intentionally inclusive social entrepreneurship venture that blends fashion, storytelling, and identity-affirming care. As founder and lead stylist, I offer concierge-level styling services that empower clients to look and feel their best—whether for milestone moments, or everyday life.Rooted in a social impact ethos, Pretendertain serves clients of all backgrounds with thoughtful, personalized recommendations that honor their individuality and bring their stories to life through clothing. By combining creative design expertise with a deep commitment to joy, authenticity, and self-expression, I help people show up in the world as their most confident, radiant selves.
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Costume Design
2011 — 2014
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - MS, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
2018 — 2019
Penn State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
2007 — 2011
Skills
- Wordpress
- Set Design
- Public Speaking
- Theatrical Production
- Musical Theatre
- Management
- Fashion Styling
- Fashion
- Lifestyle Photography
- Project Management
- Performing Arts
- Prop Styling
- Sewing
- Social Media Blogging
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teaching
- Design Research
- Blogging
- Makeup Artistry
- Entertainment
- Stage
- Photoshop
- Squarespace
- Photography
- Web Content Creation
- Fashion Illustration
- Microsoft Office
- Nonprofit Management
- Fundraising
- Theatre
- Fabric Selection
- Team Leadership
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Social Media
- Wardrobe
- Event Planning
- Art Direction
- Arts Administration
- Non-Profit Volunteering
- Fashion History
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