Benjamin Phillips

• Developed Lot, Stock and Barrel’s End to End Customization Experience via Concept through Creation programs.
• Led Concept and design for apparel and accessory production for specialty events and programs for national music festivals, global brands and entertainment.
• Led design and customization programs for global brands Nike, Converse, Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, Vans, ASOS, Topshop, Fanatics, Mitchell and Ness, Dickies, ALO, Lulu Lemon, Todd Snyder etc.
• Led the outline, strategy, services and implementation of customization events for entertainment launches for Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Disney and music festivals Coachella, Outside Lands, DWP music festivals.
• Collaborated with global top designers to create specialty garments and accessories for couture and costume wardrobe including Rodarte, Tyler the Creator, Billie Eilish, Lewis Hamilton, Vetements, Ludacris, Tuff Crowd, Bun B, Travis Barker etc.
• Produced end to end customizable product for companies such as TKO, WME, Venmo, NFL, MLB, Fanatics, The Academy of Motion Pictures, The Recording Academy, The Academy of Arts and Sciences and Soho House.
• Expert in classic tailoring and chainstitch embroidery techniques and applications.
• Strategized and implemented customization programs and shop in shops for Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Ave and Nordstrom.
• Established operational frameworks to enhance business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

-Managed multiple projects and team members to meet design and branding milestones for go to market launches.

-Developed innovative approaches to product, retail and branding to evolve and support the core vision of the brand.

-Selected materials and production techniques used for products.

-Maintained and grew the archive of images, photos and physical vintage goods to enhance future products.

-Coordinated global trade show and pop-up shop installations.

-Developed the restoration and sustainability program focusing on reviving well used product.

-Designed the look, feel and experience of global installations of the Levi’s Vintage and Levi’s Premium brand exhibits.

-Built a library of artwork, photography and video assets to influence seasonal exhibits of the Levi’s brand.

-Worked with the Levi’s Archive to understand and research various era’s of the history of denim and the Levi’s brand.

-Coordinated global pop-up shops partnering with industry leading brands and retailers.

-Consulted on Film and television shows for authenticity in costume and wardrobe design.

-Developed the Tailor Shop program for flagship retail locations in major markets.

-Managed the aesthetic identity of Rugby retail locations.

-Developed and installed all global window and interior brand presentations.

-Developed seasonal looks featuring key collection and vintage archival pieces.

-Sourced artwork, furniture and visual elements of brand presentation at retail.

-Managed the first Ralph Lauren Rugby International shop in Paris, France.