Abbey Glass

Founder and Creative Director at ABBEY GLASS, LLC

Abbey Glass is an accomplished fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded her eponymous womenswear brand, ABBEY GLASS, LLC, in June 2015.1 Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she serves as the Founder and Creative Director of her company, which specializes in approachable luxury womenswear.1

Professional Background

Abbey Glass has extensive experience in the fashion industry, having worked with renowned brands before launching her own:

Interned at Marc Jacobs Collection, assisting with production, design, and knitwear for the Fall/Winter 2012 collection1
Worked at Calvin Klein Collection Womenswear, where she was involved in various aspects of design, including draping, knit layouts, and pattern drafting1
Served as a Retail Manager at Faith Flowers, helping to launch a floral design studio and retail space1

Education and Training

Glass has a strong educational background in fashion and design:

Graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Apparel-Fashion Design/Fine Art1
Attended Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design for a Foundations Degree in Fashion/Performance Design1
Studied at Brown University, focusing on entrepreneurship1

Brand Philosophy

Abbey Glass's brand encourages women to be self-assured in their femininity, offering contemporary classics and timeless fashion pieces.1 The company's mission is to provide women with effortless confidence for every occasion through playful elegance in their wardrobes.1

Recognition

In 2020, Abbey Glass was selected as a Tory Burch Foundation Entrepreneur Fellow, recognizing her achievements and potential in the fashion industry.1

Recent Developments

As of April 2024, Abbey Glass has expanded her business by opening a second store in Charleston, SC, located at 127 King Street.2 This expansion demonstrates the brand's growth and increasing popularity in the Southern United States.

Experience

Founder and Creative Director at ABBEY GLASS, LLC (June 2015 - Present)

Retail Manager at Faith Flowers (August 2012 - July 2014), Freelance Assistant at Sid Mashburn (November 2012 - April 2013), Marc Jacobs Collection at Marc Jacobs (January 2012 - March 2012), Calvin Klein Collection Womenswear at Calvin Klein (June 2011 - August 2011), Development Assistant at The Paideia School (May 2010 - September 2010)

Education

Paideia School (High School, 1998 - 2007), Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (Foundations Degree, Fashion/Performance Design, 2007 - 2008), Université Al-Akhawayn Ifrane (2009), Brown University (Credits toward degree at RISD, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, 2009 - 2010), Rhode Island School of Design (BFA, Apparel-Fashion Design/Fine Art, 2008 - 2012), Tory Burch Foundation Entrepreneur (2020 Foundation Fellow, 2020)