RHETT BONNETT IS A DESIGN DIRECTOR LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY.

Trained in both Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and in Political Science & Business Administration at Columbia University in New York City, Rhett Bonnett is a well-respected menswear design leader with the desire to problem-solve, the experience to create strategy and a passion for delivering results. Earning a best-in-class education in Menswear, Concept Design and Tailoring while working directly with Ralph Lauren and Team on their luxury runway collections, he has further honed his skills at pivotal roles with iconic brands like J.Crew, Tommy Hilfiger and the GAP.

Rhett is a broad-view designer with a wholistic approach to creating complete, curated and cohesive product for a customer’s 360-degree lifestyle. He has a finely-sharpened sense of color, pattern, print, trend and expert knowledge of garment construction in wovens, fully-fashioned sweaters and cut-and-sew knitwear. With a proven track record of building, inspiring and positively motivating diverse teams to make great ideas into salable big ideas, Rhett is passionate about generating ethically-sourced innovation and ensuring that new ideas respect both a brand’s integrity and the ecosystems within which they are developed.

Fluent in the vernacular of classic American design, Rhett has an unparalleled knowledge of and expertise in preppy heritage, vintage menswear, and utilitarian detailing. Rhett’s aspirations are to help build and lead a lifestyle brand to its own future; to collaborate with a strong team, and; to create impactful messaging while crafting cohesive, beautiful, and responsible product.

Email: rhettbonnett@gmail.com