Elia Contreras

Elia Contreras has worked in various roles in the apparel industry since 2006. Her most recent role was as Product Development Manager at Shinesty, which they started in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as Product Development at Bluprint Clothing Corp. From 2015 to 2018, they were Project Manager at XCVI, and from 2018 to 2022, they were Production Manager at ONEWORLD APPAREL, LLC. Elia also held the role of Trim Buyer at Trixxi Clothing Corp from 2012 to 2010, and Product Development at Bluprint Clothing Corp from 2010 to 2006. Her first role in the apparel industry was as Import Production Coordinator at Swatfame Inc.

Elia Contreras attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles, CA from 1997 to 1999 and obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Fashion Design.