Elizabeth Maehara is the founder of EMcreatives, a fashion industry consulting firm. With over two decades of leadership experience, she has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of some of the world’s most iconic luxury fashion brands. Elizabeth's career began in New York City, where she gained extensive experience working for renowned brands like Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, and Dover Street Market New York. Her expertise spans brand development, retail expansion operations, strategic buying, special projects and connection building leadership. She played a pivotal role in opening flagship stores across major U.S. cities and oversaw the forecasting & buying strategies for numerous collections, contributing to significant business growth.

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Throughout her career, Elizabeth had the privilege of working alongside some of fashion’s most visionary leaders,  including Martin Margiela, Viktor&Rolf, and Rei Kawakubo. Her ability to merge creative vision with operational excellence has established her as a sought-after consultant for both emerging designers and established luxury brands. Today, Elizabeth lives in Los Angeles and continues to lead strategic initiatives through EMcreatives. Helping clients develop innovative brand strategies that successfully navigate the competitive fashion landscape through creativity and community is her mission.