American Rag Cie
Vlada Werts is a skilled product photographer currently employed at American Rag Cie and also serves as a webmaster for Maison Midi, both since April 2013. In addition, Vlada functions as a product designer at Square Moon Design and has maintained a freelance photography business under Vlada Syrkin Photo since July 2005. Previous experience includes an internship as an assistant animator at Smith & Lee Design, where involvement in the documentary "Girl Rising" occurred, and a short internship at Rebeca Méndez Design. Early career experience includes working as a receptionist at Samy's Camera from August 2006 to January 2008. Vlada holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design | Media Arts from UCLA, awarded in 2012, and an Associate of Arts in Photography from Santa Monica College, earned in 2008.
American Rag Cie
American Rag Compagnie is a mainstay of California culture. Founder, Mark Werts, has been recognized as one of the most innovative and trendsetting retailers in the United States. Mr. Werts and his buying team have traveled the world in pursuit of unique and exclusive merchandise to fill the American Rag stores. American Rag Compagnie first opened its doors in San Francisco in 1984, followed in 1985 by the opening of the Los Angeles store. In 2006 American Rag Compagnie opened its third store in Newport Beach and the World Denim Bar adjacent to the original Los Angeles store. For twenty-three years American Rag Compagnie has been the favored shopping destination of musicians, actors, designers, and anyone who loves style.