Ariane Gold
New York City & Shelter Island ,NY
Summary
Creative director and product development leader with extensive experience in luxury fashion and brand development. Oversaw $120 million in annual revenue at Ralph Lauren, demonstrating strong financial acumen. Specializes in experiential retail and immersive brand storytelling, with a focus on innovative product creation and effective team leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
goldno.8
New York, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Founded goldno.8, a direct-to-consumer customizable handbag brand.
- Cultivated a loyal customer base with exceptional repeat purchase rates.
- Positioned brand to appeal to strong, smart, stylish women.
- Opened and operated a successful retail store on Bleecker Street, NYC.
- Managed product development with U.S.-based production to ensure quality.
- Developed cohesive brand storytelling and visual identity for all channels.
- Delivered immersive in-person experiences to enhance customer engagement.
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events
The HUB
Bridgehampton, NY
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Contributed to founding team at The HUB, establishing a unique multi-brand retail environment.
- Curated immersive customer experiences through beauty, fashion, fitness, and live programming.
- Produced signature events such as Female Founders Market and Flamingo Night Market to enhance brand engagement.
- Forged partnerships with emerging and established brands to ensure a dynamic retail experience.
Senior Design Director | Sweaters Women’s Black Label, Women’s Black Label Denim
Ralph Lauren
New York, NY
01.2000 - 06.2015
- Spearheaded design and development of Women's Black Label, Black Label Denim, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, and Pink Pony, achieving an annual retail value of $130+ million.
- Oversaw design team, mentoring talent to enhance creativity and professional growth.
- Presented seasonal sweater collections to Mr. Lauren for final approval.
- Collaborated with Design and Merchandising leadership to execute luxury collections, aligning with creative vision and business objectives.
- Managed workloads and established a calendar to meet deadlines and seasonal targets.
- Researched global trends and attended Pitti Filati in Italy to source seasonal yarns, collaborating with European and Asian mills for premium quality at competitive prices.
- Developed innovative hand and machine knit fabrications to enhance product offerings.
- Prepared technical packages for factories and conducted fittings to ensure design accuracy.
Co-Founder & Creative Director
BUTCH & harold
New York, NY
04.2006 - 05.2013
- Co-founded a successful
home décor business called BUTCH & harold. - The brand was sold in stores ranging from Bed Bath and Beyond to MOMA Design Store and was featured in top publications and TV shows.
Sweater Designer
Catherine Malandrino
New York, NY
07.1999 - 07.2000
Associate Sweater Designer
TSE New York
New York, NY
02.1998 - 04.1999
Assistant Sweater Designer
Isaac Mizrahi Collection and Isaac
New York, NY
12.1996 - 12.1997
Education
Associate of Applied Arts and Science -
Fashion Institute of Technology
01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Western Literature and Civilization
The University of Western Ontario
01.1994
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Brand Identity
- Experiential Retail
- Pop-Up Strategy
- Product Development
- Materials Sourcing
- Team Management
- Brand Storytelling & Messaging
- Product Development
- Brand development
- Product management
- Customer engagement
- Visual merchandising
- Strategic partnerships
- Event production
- Creative storytelling
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Start-up operations
- Customer acquisition
- Visionary leadership
- Seasonal Planning
- Costing
- Trend Research
- Innovation in Luxury Goods
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events
The HUB
03.2025 - 09.2025
Founder & Creative Director
goldno.8
01.2017 - Current
Co-Founder & Creative Director
BUTCH & harold
04.2006 - 05.2013
Senior Design Director | Sweaters Women’s Black Label, Women’s Black Label Denim
Ralph Lauren
01.2000 - 06.2015
Sweater Designer
Catherine Malandrino
07.1999 - 07.2000
Associate Sweater Designer
TSE New York
02.1998 - 04.1999
Assistant Sweater Designer
Isaac Mizrahi Collection and Isaac
12.1996 - 12.1997
Associate of Applied Arts and Science -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Western Literature and Civilization
The University of Western Ontario