Women in Business: Emerson Kobak, Teenage Fashion Designer
by Aishah Avdiu
05/08/17
In the halls of Staples there are hundreds of faces students see everyday. A hub of learning, growth, and success, Staples fosters incredible students and individuals. Up and coming app builders, STEM specialists, journalists, and entrepreneurs walk through the school on a daily basis, and they're ages 14-18. Among the student body is Emerson Kobak, a junior at Staples who I have had the pleasure of connecting with this year.
I had heard a lot about Emerson before I ever spoke to her. I had stumbled across her brand on instagram many times, had conversations with peers about her company, and remained intrigued until I made contact with her earlier this year. Emerson is an upbeat creative type that brings a spark of tangible energy with her presence.
When I opened Bar 'Bucha, I sought out children who like myself, had a passion they were pursuing. Emerson was high on my list, and we linked up pretty early on in my process. She participated in a couple Bar 'Bucha events where she sold parts of her fall/winter line as well as her accessory line. Emerson designs and produces all of her pieces. They are each handmade and unique. Emerson's brand is primarily made to order signature pieces with her distinct style.
"I love how creative people can be just through the items they choose to put on their bodies. It is a way to express yourself by doing something you have to do anyway: put on clothing."
She also manages and curates a blog on style and her creative process, where customers can draw inspiration from her own ideas. Her blog covers different fashion workshops she's done with Parsons and FIT, as well as her everyday thoughts on materials, makeup, and style overall.
"I get a lot of my inspiration through seeing how others dress themselves. Through this, I pick out each element of someone's outfit that I love, and use it as inspiration for my style, as well as my clothing."
Emerson aspires to go to fashion school, where she can further her talents and her brand as a designer. She eventually wants to be fully immersed in the fashion world, and hopefully design for a company and eventually show at NYFW. Emerson is well on her way to success in the fashion industry, and it is my pleasure to know her and offer her advice as a fellow young-woman entrepreneur along the way.
Please visit: emersonisa.com
by Aishah Avdiu
05/08/17
In the halls of Staples there are hundreds of faces students see everyday. A hub of learning, growth, and success, Staples fosters incredible students and individuals. Up and coming app builders, STEM specialists, journalists, and entrepreneurs walk through the school on a daily basis, and they're ages 14-18. Among the student body is Emerson Kobak, a junior at Staples who I have had the pleasure of connecting with this year.
I had heard a lot about Emerson before I ever spoke to her. I had stumbled across her brand on instagram many times, had conversations with peers about her company, and remained intrigued until I made contact with her earlier this year. Emerson is an upbeat creative type that brings a spark of tangible energy with her presence.
When I opened Bar 'Bucha, I sought out children who like myself, had a passion they were pursuing. Emerson was high on my list, and we linked up pretty early on in my process. She participated in a couple Bar 'Bucha events where she sold parts of her fall/winter line as well as her accessory line. Emerson designs and produces all of her pieces. They are each handmade and unique. Emerson's brand is primarily made to order signature pieces with her distinct style.
"I love how creative people can be just through the items they choose to put on their bodies. It is a way to express yourself by doing something you have to do anyway: put on clothing."
She also manages and curates a blog on style and her creative process, where customers can draw inspiration from her own ideas. Her blog covers different fashion workshops she's done with Parsons and FIT, as well as her everyday thoughts on materials, makeup, and style overall.
"I get a lot of my inspiration through seeing how others dress themselves. Through this, I pick out each element of someone's outfit that I love, and use it as inspiration for my style, as well as my clothing."
Emerson aspires to go to fashion school, where she can further her talents and her brand as a designer. She eventually wants to be fully immersed in the fashion world, and hopefully design for a company and eventually show at NYFW. Emerson is well on her way to success in the fashion industry, and it is my pleasure to know her and offer her advice as a fellow young-woman entrepreneur along the way.
Please visit: emersonisa.com
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