Brook Strong Bergland

Brook is a maker, designer, and innovator with over 20 years of industry-leading experience. His love for clothing began in the racks of his mother's vintage clothing store in Eugene, Oregon, and it was solidified as a pursuit when he studied Fashion Design at ESMOD in Paris. While in France, he gained experience working closely with both Lucien Pellat-Finet and Rick Owens. Brook later moved to New York City and worked for the likes of Johan Lindeberg, Pharrell, Mark McNairy, and Jay Z.

Starting at Converse in 2013 directing Men's In-line Apparel, he later managed and directed the Energy & Innovation platforms, which included collaborations, licensing, and all off-calendar projects, as well as the Sustainability and Nonbinary product initiatives. From start-ups to omnichannel retailers, Brook is helping to build more culturally connected and environmentally sustainable products and businesses by bridging the gap between companies and their consumers.

Brook is a player-coach with over 15 years of management experience. He is both a detail-obsessed designer and a big-picture strategist, with deep knowledge of the luxury, streetwear, and mass markets. He is an inspired, self-motivated individual who can visualize success and identify unconventional yet highly effective strategies for achieving goals. Brook aims to inspire and empower consumers and his professional community alike to make better choices in how they make, buy, keep, and care for their goods.