Dreanna Bane has been named design director for Gramicci. In her role, the fashion industry veteran will lead the Agoura Hills-based companys design lab in efforts to win over an even greater customer following for Gramiccis portfolio of Never the Norm clothing.
Bane, 46, joins the team with over 17 years of management, design and product development expertise. Most recently, she was a freelance designer launching new lines and collections for such companies as A Gold E, Caravan Fashion Enterprises and RYS, Inc.
Prior to that, she was a designer/merchandiser for Lucky Brand Dungarees and at Safety Clothing Co., where she specialized in denim as well as vintage-inspired knits. She began her career in 1991 at Guess! Inc.
Marty Weening, president of Gramicci, said Bane brings considerable experience along with a knowledge and understanding of the Gramicci consumer and the era that gave Gramicci its roots. “We are very pleased to have Dreanna joining us. She is a complete designer, who shares our ambition to be astute students of the consumer,” he commented. “Dreanna also has the skill set for designing directly to what that consumer is living.”
