OPEN TO WORK
FASHION
STORIES
LAUREN
CORCORAN
Lauren Corcoran Is a New York & Philadelphia Based Fashion and Lifestyle Brand Storyteller
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Lauren has interned at several luxury fashion production and consulting agencies and has a proficient understanding of the history, operations, and business of the Fashion/Lifestyle industries. She’s been involved with projects for companies such as: Calvin Klein, Tom Ford, The CFDA, Diane Von Furstenberg, The 15 Percent Pledge, and more...
“I create fashion stories. Editorials, music videos, event planning, marketing, and design are all my means to create narratives that excite, engage, and convert bystanders into loyal customers.”
EDITORIALS
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Project: CANNIBAL GIRLZ
D&M Magazine, December 2023
Concept: Three dates, one horrifying night...
Creative director: Lauren Corcoran
Photographer: Lucia Araujo
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Project: CLOWN 52
“My Fault” Music video
Concept for music artist: CHEAP 52
Creative director: Lauren Corcoran
Photographer: Anaïs Livadas
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Project: BOY IS A RIOT
London College of Fashion Under Joe Toronka
Concept: London Punk in Tailored Checks
Creative Lead: Lauren Corcoran
Photographer: Lucus Bardo
PRODUCTION & EVENTS
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“Perhaps Lauren's greatest strengths were her enthusiasm and engagement, coupled with her ability to communicate her interests, needs and goals. Lauren was always ready to jump in and be involved and take on more projects and tasks. No task was too great or too small for her, she was just eager to learn and pitch in.”
-CS GLOBAL | LUXURY EVENTS PRODUCTION AGECNY
PUBLISHED WORKS
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THE PORTAL BETWEEN COSTUME AND FASHION
D&M MAGAZINE
Is it normal for a platinum record artist to be reborn as a four-eyed swamp creature? The Melanie Martinez Portals era poses a serious question for the world of creative media: where do we draw the line between costume and fashion?
FASHION TALK
Editor: Amarissa Imoukhuede
“With her discerning eye and comprehensive research, Lauren Corcoran illustrates how dolls continue to impact the way we dress ourselves and express our individuality. Through her meticulous examination she shines a spotlight on how our childhood companions have subconsciously influenced our modern-day fashion choices.”
D&M MAGAZINE
Photographer: Lucia Araujo
As part of her thesis on cultural cartography and social sentiment, CANNIBAL GIRLZ is an Editorial creatively spearheaded by Lauren Corcoran and a commentary on femininity, female rage, and the “Coquette” aesthetic.
CASE STUDIES
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
COSTING SHEETS & COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
An overview of Levi’s current business model through a consumer profile, materials and cost breakdown, and competitive analysis. Includes 4 detailed production costing sheets as well as a costing analysis for woven tops and outerwear.
BUYING PITCH
OPEN TO BUY, JUSTIFICATION, & ANALYSIS
Positioning and analysis to Pitch the Stella Jean brand to Nordstrom for the autumn winter 2024 market. Includes a $6,000,000 open-to-buy, competitive analysis, trend analysis and a detailed consumer profile.
FSF 2023 SCHOLAR
WHITE SPACE OPPORTUNITY & ASSORTMENT PLAN
How can Crocs become more viral, cultivate a more engaged following, and lean into through surrealist and post-ironic marketing? A pitch for re-branding Croc’s collaborations as a rotating canvas for Crocs and luxury artisans to flex their foam.
RESUME
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Education
Experience
BS in Design and Merchandising
Drexel University
Business of Fashion Intensive
London College of Fashion
Construction Skills Short Program
Fashion Institute of Technology
Production Assistant
CS Global | Luxury Fashion Event Production | NYC
2022 - 2023, 100 Crosby Street
Operations Assistant
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty | Celebrity Makeup Brand | NYC
2022 - 2023,
Executive Intern
TEN YARDS | Luxury Fashion Consulting Agency | NYC
2019-2020, 36 Lispenard Street