Summer Rapp

Summer Rapp is a seasoned professional in the fashion industry with extensive experience in swimwear design and branding. As Co-Founder and CEO of Summer of 78, Summer is set to launch the SU78 Swim collection in March 2024, focusing on sustainable fashion made from recycled materials. Summer also serves as Co-Founder and Creative Director at Add-Black, a design house specializing in private label swimwear and cover-ups. Prior to these roles, Summer co-founded AMUSE SOCIETY and held positions as VP of Women's at Quiksilver and Design Director at Volcom, where notable achievements included winning the Sima Women's Brand of the Year award and significantly growing the business. Summer holds an Associate of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising/Development from FIDM.