Ari Langsdorf

Ari Langsdorf has a diverse work experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry. In 2004, Ari joined PRPS Goods and Co as a Brand Manager, where they successfully grew the distribution of the luxury denim brand from 15 to 150 accounts. They worked closely with denim retailers, international distributors, PR agencies, and designers to maintain a thriving wholesale business. In 2007, Ari co-founded The Vanguard Group, an organization that curated and built fashion and lifestyle brands through strategic distribution and sales opportunities. Previous brands they worked with include Creative Recreation, Crooks and Castles, and Hellz Bellz, among others. In 2008, Ari co-founded The Foundation, a collective of brand architects specializing in sales and retail strategy for fashion and lifestyle brands. The Foundation operated as an in-house team, providing inventive retail solutions and brand building strategies for emerging and established brands within the industry.

Ari Langsdorf attended Penn State University from 1996 to 2001, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on General Management.