Raquel Coren

Raquel Coren is a dynamic business owner of Alt Raq Apparel, managing a handmade apparel brand with a focus on zero-waste production and a self-designed e-commerce platform since June 2019. As a featured designer for Cornell Fashion Collective and a Global Apparel Materials intern at Nike, Raquel has consistently demonstrated innovation and creativity. Additional roles include Senior Creative Advisor and Editor-in-Chief at Thread Magazine, where strategic guidance in creative direction was provided, and a design intern position at Fabletics focused on developing collections. Raquel's early experience as a bar soap maker at Inspire Pure Botanicals and a seamstress/assistant costume designer for the International Opera Theater showcases a strong foundation in sustainable practices and hands-on design. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design at Cornell University, with an expected graduation in 2025, Raquel is well-versed in both creative and logistical aspects of the fashion industry.