Molly Grad debuts her vision as the head of design for swimwear brand Gottex September 14th in the Tent in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week.

Grad comes to Gottex with an impressive resume, graduating from London’s Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Her career began working with Stella McCartney and continued by honing her skills designing for Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent. Prior to Gottex she most recently held the title of senior designer at Gianfranco Ferre.

“ Gottex has an amazing heritage. I am going to take the DNA of the brand and give it a fresh direction with out foresaking its incredible past ” said Grad.

Sketch courtesy of Gottex.