The fashion and apparel industry contributes towards the economic growth of a nation, provides an identity to a culture and a society, and lately has adopted strong sustainability initiatives in innovation to give back to the planet. Accounting to one of the biggest manufacturing industries on a global scale today, fashion houses are required to adopt and be transparent about their various ethical and sustainability practices for responsible manufacturing and production of clothes and apparel. 

When a person or a brand makes a fashion statement, it is their way of showing, communicating, and trendsetting their sense of style for fashion through their clothes, jewelry, accessories, fabric color, creative directing, marketing, etcetera. A fashion statement expresses a person’s or brand’s identity in their unique and individual personalities, aesthetics, attitudes, characters, and values. For example, the fashion statement set by the people in the 90s was casual, chic, simple, minimal, bold, and which made an impact. The glamour, shine, classic boldness, and minimalistic approach have been ‘IN’ ever since. 

Keeping in line with the world of fashion and sustainable productions of clothing and apparel, this article will delve into how one such retail apparel and fashion brand – Z SUPPLY in Costa Mesa, California, USA was established. With its co-founders Gregg Garrett and John Zhao starting the company in 2013, the brand prioritized in producing clothes for everyone by combining comfort, style, and simplicity. Z SUPPLY – known for its casual touches and feel-good fabrics, designs clothes that can be worn by anybody and anywhere. This article will also delve into sharing insights on the new Co-Owner and President – Mandy Fry, who is a globally recognized influential model bearing creative design excellence in fashion houses across America. Known for being a creative visionary in women’s fashion, Mandy has taken the responsibility of Z SUPPLY’s reins and has been leading the brand toward growth, economic success, and refinement of their overall portfolio. 

Combining Simplicity, Comfort, and Style:

The co-founders of Z SUPPLY are Gregg Garrett and John Zhao. These two gentlemen started the company and brand in 2013, with the belief in providing all women with clothes that are a combination of simplicity, comfort, style, and modernity – all in one. Wanting to make a difference in the fashion world, Z SUPPLY first started as just a T-shirt. This market disruption of soft fabrics sold by the brand led to the successful expansion of the business down the line. Featuring several categories in its fashion and apparel retail like the Z Lounge (loungewear), Z SUPPLY Active (activewear), and Z SUPPLY Eyewear (eyewear accessories), the brand soon began to include various other fashion essentials, a diverse and inclusive apparel and clothing line, more accessories, and eyewear products. 

A Women-Led Fashion House:

Z SUPPLY is a women-led fashion house that strives to reach out and help women, empowering them through fashion, and working on doing good for the global community through charitable and philanthropic works. Revolving around women’s fashion and apparel, all the clothes, accessories, and products sold at Z SUPPLY are aimed at a “timeless fashion” design and style empowering every woman regardless of her age, size, shape, and color, to become more confident, boosted, and empowered. 

As an entrepreneur and an advocate for women’s empowerment in the global community, Mandy Fry – a globally recognized influential model, and expertise in brand elevation strategies in fashion houses across America, her skills and talents in being a creative visionary in women’s fashion finally paid off in the long run. Initially, Mandy was a swimwear designer at ROXY, and later a Creative Director at Billabong for over ten years, before taking on the role of Vice President at Volcom. In 2014, Mandy co-founded the company and brand – Amuse Society, at which she also took on the roles of President and Creative Director. In 2019, Mandy was called to join Z SUPPLY’s board. Mandy Fry – the Co-Owner and President of Z SUPPLY was given the responsibility of Z SUPPLY’s reins with the hope of leading the brand toward growth, economic success, and refinement of their overall portfolio. 

Recognizing her expertise in the fashion and apparel field, her innovative fashion-forward designs, convincing marketing initiatives, and her leadership qualities, Mandy FRY was chosen to oversee Z SUPPLY in increasing the brand’s economic success, growth, and expansion of the company to reach newer innovative heights and to refine their overall portfolio. It was the kind of opportunity for both the brand and the designer that couldn’t be missed.

Accomplishing Milestones and Giving Back to The Community:

Being the “go-to” fashion brand for women, Z SUUPLY for casual and comfortable styles and designs can now be seen in over 3,000 retail stores all around the globe and through the brand’s official online website ZSUPPLY.com. 

In sustainable practices and philanthropic initiatives, Z SUPPLY’s retail fashion brand instills sustainable manufacturing, production, and distribution of clothes and apparel at its core. With the Z SUPPLY Foundation established, the brand creates opportunities for the next generation of creative artists and designers with the commitment to “nurturing the next generation, we aim to establish education opportunities for students pursuing degrees in the Arts.” With 100% of the sales made by Z SUPPLY, the complete amount gets donated toward the Foundation’s Education Fund. The brand has successfully raised and donated over $600,000 since 2021 for over 35 scholarships to various social, environmental, and education charities.