An Exclusive with Tim Gunn & Susanna Moyer
Tim Gunn, Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne and the Brand's Creative Director joined forces with one goal in mind: to explore the impressive career achievements and impact made by fashion industry leader Susanna Moyer, GFM’s founder. From her unwavering commitment towards educating young talents to spearheading innovation within modern-day fashion - their conversation delved deep into this inspirational powerhouse’s legacy.
Susanna's journey in the fashion industry began in Paris where she worked for Christian Dior and later Olivier Lapidus. Her experience laid the foundation for her career and propelled her into leadership positions at other well-known fashion brands, such as Hickey Freeman, Liz Lange, Sigrid Olsen, Liz Claiborne, and Xcel Brands.
One of Susanna's notable achievements is her fashion brand, which she founded in the US. The brand was quickly adopted by over 250 specialty stores and sought after by high-end stores like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. Her success in the fashion world is attributed to her innate creativity and ability to lead a team.
While she has accomplished a great deal in the fashion world, Susanna is equally passionate about educating emerging fashion designers. She understands that fashion designers need to have both creativity and business acumen to be successful. Hence, she focuses on mentoring and educating students on the essential skills required to thrive in the fashion industry.
Through her mentorship programs and teaching, Susanna encourages fashion designers to pursue their passions and find their unique style. She urges them to balance their creativity with business acumen and teaches them how to market and sell their designs.
Susanna's passion for educating is grounded in her belief that knowledge is power. She believes that emerging fashion designers can benefit from learning how to navigate the fashion industry by understanding the supply chain, production, and marketing process.
Susanna Moyer is a fashion mogul and beloved teacher who has earned her place as one of the most influential figures in the industry. Her steadfast dedication to educating young designers, coupled with decades of experience make for an unbeatable combination - if you are looking to break into this exciting field, look no further than taking Susanna's sage advice!
