Skip Pas

Leather Fashion Designer Design Consultant Production Manager & Factory Manager Media Director @West Coast Leather Design Group Corporate Sales Designer \ Director

Skip Pas is a Retail Expert with significant experience in various managerial and marketing roles in the fashion industry, particularly in the domain of leather goods.

With a background in Fashion Design and International Business from Indiana University Bloomington, Skip also has experience in Commercial Photography and Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from Maclay College Prep and Latin School of Chicago, respectively.

His career highlights include serving as the General Manager, Marketing, Advertising Director, and Assistant Designer at North Beach Leather International, contributing to annual sales growth to 17 Million under his management.

As the Managing Director at West Coast Leather, Skip oversaw a substantial increase in sales to over 30 Million since the company's establishment in 2003, with a primary location in San Francisco and holiday locations in key markets like Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Chicago, and San Jose.

His expertise lies in women's leather lines, specialty leather design for various purposes including events, charities, and for celebrities, as well as corporate wholesale programs. Additionally, he is experienced in organizing Leather Fashion Shows, personal luxury client shopping, and hosting events.

In his career, Skip Pas has held various roles such as Retail Consultant at Pas Retail Consulting, Managing Director at West Coast Leather Wholesale Design Group, and Regional Sales Manager at Marz Vodka. He also served in positions of Fashion Director, Social Media Director, and Design Director during his tenure at West Coast Leather.

Notably, Skip Pas also has experience outside the fashion industry, having worked as a Restaurant General Manager at 3 J Enterprices Juke Box Saturday Night Faces Ditka's Restaurant & Nightclub, and as a Store Director at Pacific Stereo.

He brings a wealth of expertise in retail management, marketing, social media, design, and sales to the organizations he has been a part of, and continues to make significant contributions to the fashion and luxury industries.