AVP Collection

Designer Name:
AVP Collection

Location:
Washington, DC, USA

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AVP Collection - Luxe Colore

Founded in 2012, AVP Collection is a classic women’s fashion brand based on the style, culture and elegance of Alma Van Rensalier Parker – grandmother of
company founder and designer, Nicole Cosby.

Each style in the AVP Collection is based on pieces originally created by her grandmother, Mrs. Parker (AVP), during her years traveling the world with her husband, a US Foreign Service officer, in cities ranging from London, Paris, and Frankfurt to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila and Lagos. While abroad, AVP sought the best seamstresses and tailors, sourced exquisite fabric and trim, and independently created stunning gowns, beautiful day dresses, and suits that are timelessly elegant – many of which founder, Nicole Cosby, still wears today.

Ms. Cosby has set out to create designs that combine classic tailoring and lustrous fabrics with a fresh, modern sensibility – this is AVP Collection.

AVP Collection - Luxe Colore

AVP FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR NICOLE COSBY

Ms. Cosby is a New York state barred attorney with an extensive career in the fashion industry.

Ms. Cosby began in the business and legal affairs division of Donna Karan International before moving on to serve as Director of International Sales and Retail Merchandising for the urban apparel label, Phat Farm. She then served as Licensing Manager for Anne Klein before becoming Director of Marketing and Business Development for the urban magazine publishing group, Vanguarde Media. She was then appointed Sr. Director of Licensing for Jones Apparel Group’s l.e.i. junior brand and Polo Jeans Co. denim. Ms. Cosby most recently served for the past 8 years as Director of Advertising Operations for the AOL/Huffington Post Media Group before launching AVP Collection.

Ms. Cosby is a graduate of Tufts University (BA) and Howard University School of Law (JD).

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