Lauren Dent

Lauren Dent is a seasoned professional in the fashion industry, currently serving as a Corporate Footwear Buyer for Exclusive Brands at Dillard's Inc. since May 2022, following a role as Corporate Footwear Assistant Buyer. Previous experience includes serving as a Procurement Specialist at FASHIONPHILE, specializing in luxury brands and conducting market analysis to identify trends. Lauren also completed a Merchandising/Marketing Internship at Flirt Women’s Boutique, where creative strategies for social media were developed, and assisted in the planning of upcoming collections. Additional experience includes a role at Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and a Merchandising Internship at Luly Yang. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from Washington State University and Florence University of the Arts.