About Matt Rose
As a dedicated fashion professional with 7+ years of experience, I have honed elite skills in technical garment and accessory design, graphic illustration and brand management. Now, I’m a Junior at The University of Michigan studying Garment Design and Construction and Visual Communications Theory. But, the start of my journey begins as a teenager where I began working with my mentor, Jack Lyons, on Pythia. It’s here where I learned how to design, produce and merchandise apparel collections from scratch.
This helped to open many doors for me in the design world, and shortly after, along with a few partners, we created Embellished, a full service freelance brand development conglomerate. Originally, the idea was to help influencers, creatives and other social media stars establish their own merch brands all the way from concept to design, manufacturing and sales, but as we expanded, I’m fortunate to say that at such a young age I’ve had the chance to work, design and collaborate with industry leaders and established brands all across the globe. From luxury companies such as LVMH, to over 250 streetwear brands nationwide, Grammy award winning artists and even developing apparel for a US Government initiative. This variety of setting has allowed me to developed a deep understanding of consumer behavior and effective strategies in both creative and operational development.
I take pride in crafting compelling brand narratives, envisioning innovative within my designs, and fostering collaboration to achieve success. My passion for fashion and branding drives me to constantly learn, grow, and contribute to this ever-evolving industry.