Stephanie Wagenman

About Stephanie Wagenman

As a design leader, Stephanie is known for revitalizing brands, building and scaling design teams, refining processes, and crafting high-quality, sustainable fashion. With extensive experience in womenswear design, she possesses hands-on expertise in tailored and soft wovens, as well as specialized categories like outerwear, denim, and knitwear. Her deep understanding of design and product engineering spans from luxury to mass-market fashion. Committed to the industry\'s global impact and responsibility, Stephanie earned a sustainable design certificate from The Fashion Institute of Technology, integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of her design approach. Before embarking on her career in fashion, Stephanie performed as a professional ballet dancer with both the San Francisco Ballet and the Boston Ballet. The discipline, precision and artistry required in ballet have profoundly influenced her approach to design. Years of intensive training honed her focus and attention to detail, developed her creative expression and granted her a deep understanding of movement. This unique background provides her with an innate awareness of how clothing interacts with the body and informs her ability to create garments that blend structure, fluidity, and functionality.

Experience

1. Design Director for Simply Vera by Vera Wang

   Kohl's

   Apr 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Certificate, Sustainable Design

  2019 — 2019

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Fashion/Apparel Design

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Draping
• Apparel
• Tech Packs
• Wovens
• Illustrator
• Styling
• Sketching
• Sewing
• Pattern
• Trend
• Textiles
• Ballet Dancer/Teacher
• Fashion
• Creative Direction
• Fashion Design
• Mood Boards
• Trend Analysis
• Fashion Illustration
• Vintage Clothing