Leah Gans

Founder & Chief Creative Officer @Les Miss Industries Inc

New York, NY, US

I lead a multi-channel fashion brand with a brick-and-mortar storefront and e-commerce platform, overseeing all aspects of creative direction, operations, and brand development. I focus on crafting immersive customer experiences through visual storytelling, in-store activations, and community-centered events — building a brand that connects both online and IRL.Key contributions:Direct all creative, from brand identity to seasonal campaigns, lookbooks, social content, and product development.Curate and merchandise collections, manage vendor relationships, and oversee product developmentProduce in-store events, pop-ups, and collaborations to drive traffic and engagementDevelop and execute marketing strategies across social, influencer, and email channelsDesign the e-commerce experience to drive growth and improve the customer journeyManage daily retail operations, including hiring, training, and team leadershipThis role gives me a 360° perspective on how to build and grow a brand — and most importantly, how to create experiences that resonate and inspire.Notable Achievements:Opened and operated a brick-and-mortar location in NYC since 2020Secured press features in Elle, WWD, Who What Wear, Hunger, Secret NYC, and FashionistaDesigned and developed products sold at Urban Outfitters, Lisa Says Gah, and several smaller boutique storesCollaborated with brands like White Claw, 818 Tequila, Yerba Mate, Inked by Dani, Amino Lean, Majestic Photo booths, Double Soul, I Scream Colour, BFA, Beach Whiskey, etc.Collaborated with celebrity stylists and designed pieces placed on celebrities such as Bella Thorne, Bowen Yang, The Linda Lindas, Grace Vanderwaal, etc.Worked with the Miami Design District on a seasonal experiential pop-up storeProduced a NYFW show.

La Jolla Country Day School

High School Diploma