The 20 Best Apparel & Fashion Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best apparel & fashion companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Apparel & Fashion companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of April 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best apparel & fashion companies to work for
1. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Warby Parker:
"The company is perfect aside if low pay for support personnel "
2. Stitch Fix
3.7 stars
Stitch Fix is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stitch Fix:
"I love working for this company! They’re not afraid to try new things, leadership is great, and there are amazing benefits!"
3. Vera Bradley
3.5 stars
Vera Bradley is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Roanoke, IN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vera Bradley:
"Vera Bradley is such a kind company! It was my first job out of college as a CSR and the job was stressful in dealing with customers everyday for 40 hours a week. However, manag..."
4. Athleta
3.5 stars
Athleta is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Athleta:
"Awesome company that is designed for women (women's athletic and casual clothing) but equally open to men. "
5. TOMS
3.4 stars
TOMS is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for family growth support (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TOMS:
"I love working at TOMS and being part of a company that stands for such important values. I love the work I do, but I don't see myself as barista - end career. I love my managem..."
6. Vineyard Vines
3.4 stars
Vineyard Vines is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Stamford, CT area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
7. Madewell
3.3 stars
Madewell is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Long Island City, NY area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Madewell:
"I loved working here, great environment and amazing coworkers!"
8. Levi Strauss & Co.
3.3 stars
Levi Strauss & Co. is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.9 stars) and the people you work with (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Levi Strauss & Co.:
"LS&Co is mired down in testosterone, with a serious lack of equal pay. Female employees are held to higher standards than their male counterparts."
9. PVH Corp.
3.3 stars
PVH Corp. is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PVH Corp.:
"Absolutely Loved working at PVH in the AR department for 10 years, my hope was to one day retire from that job but a relocation to Florida changed that! Miss my Credit Crew!!"
10. Carter's
3.3 stars
Carter's is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Carter's:
"This company is great on training and developing.."
11. Tommy Hilfiger
3.3 stars
Tommy Hilfiger is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Amsterdam, Netherlands area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Tommy Hilfiger:
"This is a wonderful place to work. Great health benefits (I couldn't answer properly to maternity leave, child care, etc. because I have no children and that's not important for..."
12. VF Corporation
3.2 stars
VF Corporation is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Greensboro, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for VF Corporation:
"Great company, very inclusive"
13. Tory Burch
3.2 stars
Tory Burch is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
14. Lands' End
3.2 stars
Lands' End is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Dodgeville, WI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lands' End:
"The company cares genuinely about the workers and the customer. It is very refreshing and I know I'm being treated well."
15. Luxottica
3.2 stars
Luxottica is an apparel & fashion company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Luxottica:
"Great with flexibility for hours. Especially those with children. But showed little to no interest in team building or diversity training."
16. Converse
3.2 stars
Converse is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
17. Varsity Spirit
3.1 stars
Varsity Spirit is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Memphis, TN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
18. Deckers Brands
3.1 stars
Deckers Brands is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Goleta, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deckers Brands:
"Personally had multiple instances experiencing a bias or favoritism of male employees over female ones, regardless of qualifications or seniority. There were also some communica..."
19. Red Wing Shoe Co.
3.1 stars
Red Wing Shoe Co. is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Red Wing, MN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
20. Lucky Brand
3.1 stars
Lucky Brand is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lucky Brand:
"Love the culture, felt valued and loved the employee discount. Grew with the company and they want to see you succeed."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of April 1, 2020.