Kristen Classi-Zummo is an apparel analyst at Circana (formerly IRI and The NPD Group), working closely with leading brands and retailers in the apparel sector to identify actionable business opportunities. Kristen uses both quantitative and qualitative data to report on real-time trends and big shifts within the apparel industry. She has been a presenter and keynote speaker at national industry events including MAGIC Las Vegas and Curve New York. A sought-after voice on fashion trends and the state of the industry, she is frequently quoted in top-tier business publications and trade outlets such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Business of Fashion, and WWD. Kristen also sits on the board of The Underfashions Club, a non-profit organization within the apparel industry supporting design students. Kristen holds a master's degree in Global Fashion Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology and previously worked in the fashion industry at leading brands such as Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, and Coach.