ABOUT
Claire Pardington is a visionary designer and entrepreneur, seamlessly blending fashion, interior design, and fine arts. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she began her career at Calvin Klein Collection, quickly rising to become Senior Designer at Victoria’s Secret by age 25. In 2023, after earning her MBA and being named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Claire launched her clothing brand, Pardington Collective, to wide acclaim.
Driven by her passion for creativity, innovation, and leading diverse teams, Claire excels at transforming ideas into reality—whether designing a new collection, reimagining a space, or creating bespoke art. Her work reflects a commitment to style, confidence, and making a lasting impact in everything she touches.
ABOUT
Claire Pardington’s journey into the arts began at the age of 2 with a paintbrush in hand, setting the foundation for a life filled with creativity. By 5, the piano had become an essential part of her life, each melody she played reflecting her growing passion for the arts. At age 10, Claire began creating her first fashion design patterns from construction paper taped together, teaching herself to sew—a clear early sign of her commitment to bringing creative ideas to life. Each passing year saw her interests deepen and intertwine, transforming her life’s path into an exhilarating journey of creative exploration.
But Claire’s story doesn’t end with her artistic talents. She inherited a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit from her lineage of successful business owners, who taught her that a vision is just the starting line. The real thrill lies in bringing that vision to life, inspiring teams, and leading projects that span multiple creative realms.
Claire’s impressive career began after she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She started designing under Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein Collection before moving on to design for Victoria’s Secret, ultimately becoming the Senior Designer of The VS Designer Collection at just 25 years old. In her free time, she took on freelance projects, designing small spaces and custom [clothing] pieces, which led her to start her own comprehensive design agency, Claire Elizabeth Pardington. In 2022, she earned an MBA and the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. This recognition helped her launch her own successful clothing brand, Pardington Collective, in 2023.
Whether she’s designing a stylish, successful clothing collection, transforming a space into a client’s dream home, or adorning her clients walls with commissioned artwork, Claire’s focus is always on making an impact. She finds fulfillment in seeing her ideas thrive and resonate with others. Through all her work, Claire’s goal remains: to create and inspire confidence and style in every project she touches.