Kristin Frye

Kristin Frye is an experienced designer in the fashion industry, currently serving as a Designer for Handbags and Shoes at Cato Corporation since March 2022. Prior to this role, Kristin worked as a Freelance Designer for Bags and Accessories, during which Pura Vida's Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 collections were designed. Kristin's background includes positions as Associate Designer and Assistant Designer at Vera Bradley from November 2017 to November 2021, and Associate Designer and Freelance Technical Illustrator at Cato Corporation from August 2013 to September 2017. Additional experience includes roles as Senior Sales Manager and Sales Associate at Pacific Sunwear, as well as Design Assistant and Design Intern at Flow by Tara Davis. Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion/Apparel Design and a minor in Marketing from Appalachian State University, completed in 2013.