Clara Yoo-Stapen

Clara Yoo-Stapen currently serves as Sr. Global Director of Merchandising for Luxury and Lifestyle brands at Authentic Brands Group, a position held since May 2022. Additionally, Clara is an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design since August 2019 and founded CALA VELA, delivering accessible luxury handbags and accessories from December 2018 to 2021. Previous roles include Global Creative Director & Chief Merchandising Officer at LeSportsac, VP of Design & Merchandising at Global Brands Group, and Director of International Beauty and Accessories at Victoria's Secret, contributing significantly to brand growth and product development. Clara's background includes design roles at Cole Haan, MacKenzie-Childs, Henri Bendel, and Elie Tahari. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, an Executive program in Corporate Innovation from Stanford University, and coursework in Jewelry Design and Color Theory from the Fashion Institute of Technology.