Name: April Koza

Gig: Buyer at Forward by Elyse Walker

What are you wearing?
"Rick Owens leather jacket, Givenchy blouse, Current/Elliott jeans, and Lanvin studded sandals."

How did you get your job?
"I started as an intern while in college to get some extra credits! From there I was hired onto the customer service department, promoted to the merchandising department, then to the styling team — and finally joined buying! It's been an amazing journey."

What do you love most about your company's work environment?
"It’s inspiring to be surrounded by such hard-working, creative people who have the same passion for all things fashion! Some of my best memories involve foreign cities, late nights, too much wine and champagne."

Photographed by Maia Harms