Taylor Long

About Taylor Long

Taylor Long is the founder, designer, and CEO of Nomads Swimwear. She obtained her degree in Fashion Design from the University of Cincinnati\'s DAAP program. During her studies, she began working as a plus-size model. During her years as a model, Taylor has shot with major brands such as Target, Soma, and Beyond Yoga and modeled internationally in Australia. She quickly realized that fashion design schools generally do not teach or encourage students to design or pattern for plus-size bodies, even though the average American woman is size 18-20. During the early stages of her modeling career, she also noticed the direct correlation between the lack of inclusive design education and how it led to mediocre plus-size offerings and, in some cases, no offerings. For swimwear bookings, Taylor modeled dated and modest suits made of polluting fabrics. For her UC senior capstone project, she designed swimwear that was everything she didn\'t see on the market - luxe, size-inclusive, sustainable, and timeless. With the overwhelming positive feedback from the collection, Taylor launched Nomads Swimwear right out of college.Driven by Taylor\'s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, Nomads Swimwear has quickly become a standout brand in the size-inclusive swim space. Since its launch in July 2020, the brand has been featured by prestigious publications such as Forbes, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and Business Insider. Its luxurious pieces and unique design aesthetic have caught the eye of major retailers like Anthropologie and Shopbop and set a new standard for size-inclusive, sustainable fashion. Nomads\' pieces, made in small batches using cutting-edge biodegradable and compostable fabrics, have received widespread acclaim. Taylor\'s accolades include landing a spot in Andreessen Horowitz\'s coveted A16Z Talent X Opportunity accelerator and the LinkedIn accelerator program, the AMEX100for100 program, and receiving numerous grants.

Experience

1. Plus-size Model

   Ursula Wiedmann Models & Talent

   Feb 2017 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Model for brands such as: Rue La La, Rue 107, Bustle, Beall’s, etc. Shoot E-Commerce and Editorial. Complete test shoots to keep book/portfolio up to date. Maintain great, professional relationships with clients.

Education

• Jacksonville State University

  Fashion Merchandising

  2012 — 2014

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design

  2014 — 2019

Skills

• Pattern Making
• Retail Sales
• Indesign
• Microsoft Word
• Fashion Design
• Social Media
• Strategic Communications
• Fashion
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Illustrator
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Marketing
• Sewing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Youtube
• Trend Analysis
• Time Management
• Telephone Skills
• Leadership
• Research
• Personal Styling
• Photoshop