Kristen Classi-Zummo is a director and industry analyst covering fashion apparel on The NPD Group’s Market Insights team. She provides deep data analysis based on her industry expertise, offering thoughtful insights into the present and future of fashion and retail. Kristen presents industry trends to manufacturers and retailers, including state of the industry presentations and white-space opportunity analyses.

Kristen joined NPD in 2015 as a manager on the Product team, working within the Softlines segment. Previously, she was a senior manager of product development/design for men’s and women’s Blue Label apparel at Ralph Lauren. 

Kristen holds a Master’s degree in Global Fashion Management and a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology. While attaining her graduate degree, she studied apparel production in China and the luxury goods business in Paris.

Recent Posts

Sustainability in Fashion Must Be Eco- and Budget-Friendly

Apr 21, 2021

The number of consumers willing to pay for eco-friendly apparel is rising and they understand the costs associated with higher-quality and longer-lasting items.

Are We Still Shopping In Other Peoples Closets?

Aug 3, 2020

Despite the sanitization focus during the pandemic, shoppers had minimal concern with buying fashion on resale sites as closet organization added inventory.

New Holiday In-Store Impressions

Dec 9, 2019

Bearable Black Friday crowds gave one NPD analyst a new impression of the shopping event, and when it came to apparel, simple promos drove the most traffic.

Influencing Up: The Younger Generation’s Impact on Sustainable Fashion

Oct 3, 2019

Brands like Everlane are changing the perception of sustainable apparel, and younger consumers are paying close attention with passion, and their wallets.

The Next Generation of Trends

May 16, 2019

Inclusivity and transparency are two common Gen Z-based themes woven through the macro retail trends that are transforming the apparel industry today.

It’s the Most Influenced Time of the Year…

Dec 18, 2018

Consumer use of social media to keep up with fashions, bolstered by the growth in online holiday shopping, is playing a big role in the apparel industry.