Lauren Hood

Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Lauren Hood is an aspiring designer with a specific interest in textiles and knitwear.  She is currently a visiting student at the Fashion Institute of Technology studying Textile Development and Marketing.  In May, she will graduate with an Associate’s Degree from FIT as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile and Apparel Design from the University of Wisconsin- Madison.  Her internship experience includes working in production at The Row for the fall semester, spending the summer as a product development intern for Jack Germain and living in London to intern alongside a women’s wear designer. 



"As a designer of both apparel and textiles, I describe my work as modern, feminine, simplistic, yet edgy.  I like to throw in unexpected attributes by experimenting with a variety of fabrics, colors and patterns.  I seek to make designs that can be worn everyday yet never seem mundane.  I hope to be constantly evolving and always improving my skills.” -  Lauren