The Great. / Emily + Meritt
Lauren Gonzalez is an experienced retail professional with a strong background in fashion merchandising and visual management. Currently serving as Assistant Store Manager at The Great. / Emily + Meritt since May 2023, Lauren previously held similar positions at Marine Layer and Madewell, where roles included Assistant Manager/Visual Manager and Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser. With earlier experience at Janie and Jack and Starbucks, Lauren has developed skills in sales and visual presentation. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from California State University, Long Beach, and two Associate of Arts degrees in Fashion Merchandising and Fashion/Apparel Design from Fullerton College.
The Great. / Emily + Meritt
Los Angeles based Emily Current + Meritt Elliott have been business partners for almost two decades. Known for their authentic and optimistic approach to both design and life, their journey as entrepreneurs, brand builders, stylists and designers have led them to their most proud achievement to date - a fully realized women's collection, aptly called, THE GREAT. THE GREAT. is sold in over 200 of the world's finest retailers, at thisisthegreat.com and at our flagship store at 8575 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood.