ABout sharon
Sharon Graubard’s singular point-of-view & spot-on predictions have earned her forecasts an international clientele of major and niche brands, designers, retailers & product developers.
She began as a textile colorist and fashion illustrator, going on to hold senior creative director roles at iconic trend agencies, including Tobé/Doneger, ESP Trendlab, Stylesight/WGSN, and her own service, MintModa. She also provides written and visual content to leading industry publications such as Apparel News, A+A Milano and Fashion Group International Communiqué.
SG FILES is her latest enterprise, a culmination of her vast experience as a trend analyst and consultant, offering a more personalized approach that enables her to connect more deeply with clients and their needs.
Apparel, beauty and lifestyle clients past and present include H&M, Target, The Gap, Nordstrom, Victoria’s Secret, Spanx, BCBG, IFF, Connair, Bestseller Denmark, Kohls, Disney, and Maybelline.
Known for her engaging and insightful presentations, she is often invited as a keynote speaker, regularly holds seminars at international trend conferences and is an in-demand guest lecturer at design schools. She’s frequently quoted in major media outlets, including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Sourcing Journal, WWD, NY1 and NPR.