Leigh Lavange

Leigh LaVange is an experienced professional in the fashion industry, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology since August 2023. Previous roles include Head of Digital Engineering at Resonance Companies from April 2021 to February 2023, and Pattern Manager at Wrangler from April 2019 to April 2021. Leigh's foundational experience includes positions as a Pattern Maker at VF Jeanswear, Associate Technical Designer at Lilla P, and Assistant Technical Designer at The Moret Group. Early career experience includes working as a Production Assistant at Hunter Dixon and a Sales Assistant at SoHo Clothing. Educational achievements comprise a Continuing Education Credit Certificate in Patternmaking from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a BS in Textile and Apparel Management with a focus on Fashion Development from North Carolina State University.