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Caroline Gogolak
Founder, CEO Saint Art
Caroline Gogolak is the Founder and CEO of Saint Art, a luxury streetwear brand based in New York City. She established the company in September 2020, aiming to merge elements of fashion, streetwear, and sportswear into a unique offering that emphasizes sustainability and responsiveness to market trends. Saint Art operates on a fast-fashion model with a commitment to sustainability, producing designs within a 30-day cycle and utilizing dead-stock fabrics to minimize waste in the fashion industry.14
Background and Career
- Education: Caroline graduated from Harvard University with an A.B. degree in 2008.
- Early Career: Before venturing into fashion, she worked in finance as an analyst at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2011.
- Carbon38: Caroline co-founded Carbon38, a luxury activewear brand, in 2011, where she played a pivotal role in its growth and development until 2017.
- SoulCycle: She then transitioned to SoulCycle Inc., serving as Senior Vice President of Retail and General Merchandise Manager from 2018 to 2020, where she transformed the retail strategy for the brand.124
Vision for Saint Art
Under Caroline's leadership, Saint Art focuses on creating pieces that blend comfort with style, aiming to cater to a trend-driven customer base without sacrificing ease. The brand's philosophy revolves around addressing issues of overproduction and waste while offering fashionable options that reflect modern street style.24 Caroline has emphasized the importance of a "test-and-learn" approach in her business strategy, allowing for agile responses to consumer demands.34
Saint Art has gained recognition for its innovative designs and sustainable practices, positioning itself as a forward-thinking player in the fashion industry.4