Rosemary Brantley
Rosemary Brantley is an American
Biography
Brantley's career began in
During the 1970s Rosemary worked for various companies in London as a designer, illustrator, and merchandiser, eventually becoming head designer of the Jaeger American Collection, prior to returning to New York City to work for Kasper Joan Leslie.
Brantley moved to Los Angeles in 1980 to accept an appointment as Department Chair of Otis' new Fashion Design program. Under her leadership, the department grew to become one of largest and most influential fashion programs in the country, providing design talent to some of the largest U.S. apparel companies and most recognized labels.
In addition to Rosemary's passion for education, philanthropy, and fashion design, she has long been a strong advocate for sustainability and sustainable business practices. The Otis Sustainability Alliance,[7] founded in 2013 by Brantley brings together creative leaders from the fields of fashion, design, art, and higher education that are committed to advancing the environmental, social, educational, and economic dimensions of sustainability through their work as artists, designers, and educators. Inaugural partners included Nike, Patagonia, Disney, Eddie Bauer, Quiksilver, and Todd Oldham.[8]
References
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- ^ "Perfect Fit" Los Angeles Business Journal, June 5, 2006, p. 24.
- ^ Otis College of Art and Design, BFA in Fashion Design
- ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ "Water, water everywhere at Otis College's annual benefit". Los Angeles Times. May 4, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ "Otis Sustainability Alliance". Otis College of Art and Design. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ "Nike, Disney Inaugural Partners of Otis Sustainability Alliance · Environmental Leader · Environmental Management News". www.environmentalleader.com. May 6, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2016.