About the interview
In this exclusive FASH455 interview, we are thrilled to welcome Shannon Brady, Import and Product Operations Manager at LoveShackFancy and a proud UD & FASH alum, to share her experiences navigating global apparel sourcing for fashion students. Shannon offered first-hand insights into the latest sourcing trends in the fashion apparel industry and reflected on her career journey in sourcing and trade. Specific topics covered in the interview include:
- Apparel sourcing process in general
- The current U.S. tariff situation and its impacts on apparel sourcing
- Why do apparel sourcing orders still mostly go to Asia?
- Outlook for apparel on-shoring and near-shoring
- Sustainability and sourcing in practice
- Career opportunities in apparel sourcing and trade
Note: This interview is for informational purposes only and reflects Shannon’s personal perspectives. What was shared in this interview should not be taken as, and does not constitute, official policy, position or guidance from LoveShackFancy.
About Shannon Brady
Shannon Brady is the Import and Product Operations Manager at LoveShackFancy. With over four years of experience in product development and sourcing, she specializes in driving vendor performance, optimizing supply chains, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Before her current role, she worked for the U.S. Fashion Industry Association in Washington, D.C., and then joined Party City as a Sourcing Operations Manager.
Shannon graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising. She was a 2018 UD summer scholar, and her co-authored case study Managing the used clothing trade was published in the Bloomsbury Fashion Business Cases.
About Emilie Delaye (moderator)
Emilie Delaye is a master’s student & graduate instructor in Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, with a specific interest in supply chain, global sourcing, and sustainability.
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