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Brian Mims

Founder at StudioBKM
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Seasoned professional with expertise in development, design, and product development in the fashion and apparel industry.
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New York, New York, United States, US
Skills
  • Development
  • Design
  • Product Development
  • Fashion
  • Apparel
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Brian Mims is a seasoned professional with expertise in development, design, and product development, with a strong background in the fashion and apparel industry. He has held various leadership positions, including Founder at StudioBKM, Executive Vice President Design Merchandising at PVH Corp., and Senior Designer at Calvin Klein. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and completed an Executive Education Program at The Wharton School.

Experience

  • StudioBKM
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Founder
      • Jun 2021 - Present
      • New York, New York, United States

      Elevating interiors with clarity and sophistication. Drawing on a unique perspective and refined creativity cultivated alongside fashion icons Calvin Klein and Donna Karan, the firm transforms residential projects in NY, spanning Manhattan and the Hamptons, crafting tranquil and uncluttered livin...

  • PVH Corp.
    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Executive Vice President Design Merchandising, Heritage Brands
      • 2016 - 2023

      Spearheaded design, product development, and merchandising across Van Heusen, Izod, Bass Sportswear, and Dress Furnishings Group, resulting in $1.2B in annual sales.

    • Senior Vice President Design Marketing
      • 2012 - 2017

      Oversaw design, product development, and marketing for 22 owned and licensed brands of dress shirts and neckwear, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Michael Kors. Managed in-house marketing team and photography studio to enhance brand communication across multiple media platforms

    • Vice President of Design, Men'd Dress Furnishings +Underwear
      • 2005 - 2012

      Steered design team in $400M business unit in development of dress furnishings (shirts and ties) and underwear collections for brands including Michael Kors, Izod, Kenneth Cole and John Varvatos.

  • Banana Republic
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Design Consultant
      • 2002 - 2003
      • New York, New York, United States

      Menswear Design Consultant. Collaborated with Vice President of Design on developing and enhancing woven product classifications.

  • Calvin Klein
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Senior Designer
      • 1995 - 2001
      • New York, New York, United States

      Senior Designer for men’s collection. Conducted extensive research on fabrics, trim, and concepts, and formulated design proposals encompassing colors and silhouettes for woven product classifications

Education

  • Fashion Institute of Technology
  • The Wharton School

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