STEPHANIE BAIR-GARANT

Director of Visual Merchandising + Talent

Stephanie Bair-Garant is a multidisciplinary, results-driven creative with over 10 years of experience in visual merchandising for lifestyle retailers. As a natural leader with a keen eye for detail, she excels at working across diverse mediums, providing a unique perspective that enhances creative projects.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has served as a multi-store visual leader for Anthropologie and Free People, successfully managing visual merchandising and window displays across the Greater New York area and the Midwest. Her love for travel and photography took her to Europe in [year], where she gained invaluable experience with Magnum Photos and the Tate Gallery in London. This strong foundation in art and photography allows her to thoughtfully blend her passions for contemporary art, fashion, and design talent development in every role she takes on.

Outside of work, Stephanie is committed to engaging with and fostering community. In the mid-2000s, she owned and operated the Gangway Art Gallery in Columbus, Ohio, where she cultivated connections among artists, art enthusiasts, and local non-profits through various event collaborations. Additionally, Stephanie enjoys lifestyle and travel photography, creating large-scale installations, styling photos for home and apparel, travel and lifestyle writing, and practicing yoga as a Certified Yoga Instructor.

Through her work and personal pursuits, Stephanie inspires others, uplifting those around her and promoting a vibrant creative community.