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The crew at Le Tote (plus a couple of Manservants). Photos by Kim Lucian for Racked
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Bryn Newman, Marketing Manager, wearing a gold choker from Stein Mart, ("yay being from Florida!"), Madewell waxed jeans, a French Connection Sweater from Le Tote, pointy leopard Report Signature boots from DSW, a wide brim hat from H&M, and round
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What have you learned at Le Tote that you never would have learned elsewhere?
Scott Borrero was our photographer when I started. He was really into Instagram. He taught me some tips and tricks on how to nail a great photo and what sort of shot -
How many times have you shopped the warehouse for a last-minute after-work event?
Pretty much almost every event. I borrowed our Maison Scotch Leopard Shift for the Rebecca Minkoff -
Alex Masoud, Customer Loyalty, wearing a Zara Tie-Print jumpsuit, Nine West booties, a Gap cardigan, and Forever21 rings
What is your worst shopping habit?
My worst shopping habit is probably buying an item simply because it is a -
What’s one item that you passed on that you wish you could go back and buy?
Vintage Lee Jeans Overalls. It was at a garage sale and it was the one time I passed up a good deal. I have been trying to hunt them down on eBay ever since!
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Summer Wilson, Director of Photography, wearing a top from Le Tote, white Levi’s, Aldo shoes, a ring with chain from Fawn Boutique SF, and a Sarah Chloe monogram "S" ring from Mark & Graham.
What is your worst shopping habit?
Buy -
What’s your favorite item that you’ve purchased on the Le Tote?
Triangle Infinitine earrings
Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
Basically I"m grabbing a huge armful surrounding my mom's vin -
Kristen Benner, Business Development, wearing Nine West Heels, BGBGeneration leggings from Le Tote, a Zara button down shirt, and a Le Tote necklace.
Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
My 2012 -
What have you learned at Le Tote that you never would have learned elsewhere?
Don't be afraid of crop tops. We had a few crop tops this past spring/summer, and I adored wearing them with high waisted midi skirts and high heels.
How m -
Aubrie Rice, Customer Development, wearing a Saint Grace dress with ruching from Le Tote, H&M tights, House of Harlow triangle earrings from Le Tote, and Aldo ankle strap sandals.
Which Le Tote staffer has the best style?
Bryn -
What’s the maximum number of Le Totes you have ordered in a month?
My record is four but raiding the PR closet is my cheat.
Be honest: Do you even buy clothes now, or do you just borrow them from the office?
It's been a cl -
Brett Northart, Co-Founder and President, wearing a Gant Rugger sweater, white oxford, raw denim jeans, and Alden Indy boots.
What is your worst shopping habit?
One-click purchasing random stuff after a glass of bourbon or two -
Which trend do you really like right now?
#lumbersexual
If you could trade closets with anyone (living or dead), who would it be?
Diddy. So much fur and lamé. Not sure I could pull it off but it would be fun trying. -
Ruth Hartman, Chief Merchandising Officer, wearing Sandro and Not Your Daughter’s jeans.
Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
A Gucci dress and a navy fur vest —both presents from my husba -
Be honest: Do you even buy clothes now, or do you just borrow them from the office?
I rent them from Le Tote— of course!
If you could trade closets with anyone (living or dead), who would it be?
Angelina Jolie. She l -
Megan Gerber, Senior Director, Global Sourcing and Production, wearing a J Crew denim shirt, Ralph Lauren suede sweater, J Crew jeggings, and DV boots.
What’s one item that you passed on that you wish you could go back and buy?
A -
What is your worst shopping habit?
I rarely pay full price for clothes; being in the industry, you know how much it costs to make.
Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
A J Crew denim jacket, , -
Linnea Michaelsen, Director of Design, wearing a BB Dakota dress from LeTote, Frye carson boots, and a Madewell necklace.
Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
My closet in in major need of an o -
What is your worst shopping habit?
Getting over excited and buying something i don’t need or even like, just because it is on sale.
What’s the maximum number of Le Totes you have ordered in a month?
Two.
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