WE-AR4
Michele Rutigliano is a seasoned professional in the fashion merchandising industry, currently serving as Co-Founder, Creative Director, and Chief Product Officer at WE-AR4 since October 2020. Prior to this role, Michele held significant positions at notable companies, including Vice President of Global Merchandising at kate spade new york and at Marc Jacobs, where responsibilities encompassed leather goods and accessories merchandising. Michele’s extensive background also includes a tenure at Prada Group, serving as Senior Merchandising Manager for both Prada and Miu Miu, and earlier roles in retail and operations at Hermes of Paris. Michele holds a BBA in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Loyola College in Maryland.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices
WE-AR4
Our mission is to create planet-responsible choices that you’d want to buy regardless of their impact or backstory. We do this by turning the traditional design process inside out. Instead of developing new materials, we rescue existing ones. We “thrift” high-quality leathers and luxury textiles that are left over from other brands and past seasons. By repurposing these excess materials, also known as deadstock, into authentically considered essentials, we avoid carbon emissions related to the production of new materials. The most important part of this process is you. If we don’t make something you want to wear or carry, we’re just creating more waste. That’s why design and quality are as important to us as climate-conscious decisions.