Vantaggi
Owned by VF corp and the security that comes with a large strategic ownership. Salary is in line with other LA denim businesses.
Svantaggi
Owned by VF corp and the politics that come with that. I have worked at 7 For All Mankind since it was acquired by VF corp. VF corp put many processes in place but those are have not worked in the brands favor. Product lacks authenticity in the world of premium denim. Design team turns over every six months and each team changes the look and feel of the product. Complex organizational structure with out a clear leader that owns the brand. There is a North American President who has little power over what happens to the brand in Europe or Asia where there are different leaders, different design and marketing teams creating a brand that is moving in many different inconsistent directions. Also HR, Operations and Finance report to corporate. President of North America has not proven to be a leader that can take the brand forward even though he only oversees marketing, merchandising, design and sales. Sales continue to decline under his watch, marketing has gone down hill, and design is not consistent. He seems to spend more time making sure he is in the press or that the design team is making him custom clothing than communicating and driving a clear strong strategy. He turned an entire management and design team in his first year - hired a new team and business continues to be a challenge.