Claire Dupuis

Claire Dupuis is a dynamic and engaging Material Expert with a diverse background that spans capturing trends, public speaking, human-centered innovation, product development, and textiles.

She has a B.F.A in Fashion Design from Stephens College and holds a Mini Masters in Marketing Management and a CPPM in Certified Professional Project Management from the University of St. Thomas.

Claire has a rich professional history, having held key positions at renowned organizations. She was the Director of Apparel Materials for Kids and Jordan, Director of Apparel Textiles for Jackets and Outerwear, and Textile Director for Women's Run.Train.Live and Men's Live at Nike.

She has also worked as a Senior Materials Manager for Training and Advanced Creation at Adidas, a Consultant at The Contexturalist, an Instructor at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, a Raw Materials Trend Manager at Target, and a Market Editor at WGSN.

Claire has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and has been the Owner and Creative Director of Ma Petite Airelle. She has also excelled in roles such as Senior Product Trend Forecaster at Cotton Incorporated, Freelance Costume Designer at Quest Theatre, and Manager of Trend Forecaster of Fashion Marketing at Cotton Incorporated.

Her expertise lies in analyzing trends ranging from macro to product-specific, developing prioritized concepts, and implementing product development, innovation, and strategy, particularly within the apparel and textiles industry.

Claire Dupuis's professional journey reflects her passion for staying at the forefront of trends and bringing innovative ideas to life in the fashion and textile sectors.