In her tenure at Moda, Kaplan grew the site’s accessories business. She steered its buying team to be early adaptors of the midpriced accessories category that has since become an industry standard, and helped catapult designers like Cult Gaia, Reike Nen, Hunting Season and Rebecca de Ravenel. She has also grown the site’s fine jewelry division, as well as launch its housewares department.
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Jodi Kaplan when she was the DMM at Bergdorf Goodman and Sydney Evan was just a small brand. Her knowledge of the luxury market, her support of Sydney Evan, an emerging brand at the time, and her guidance are integral parts of who we are today. I cannot say enough amazing things about Jodi.
Jodi Kaplan is one of the most respected professionals in the luxury arena. She was a trusted partner on the recent introduction of Jessica McCormack. She executed our US launch seamlessly and we were pleased with the strong sales results.
Jodi’s solid expertise of the luxury market enables her to formulate strategies and guide brands to success through in store and online sales. She has a keen understanding of the UHNI American client and ability to drive sales through omnichannel. Always a true partner and collaborator, I have great respect for Jodi.
Nicodemus…hired Jodi Kaplan, formerly of Bergdorf Goodman, as vice president of non-apparel. As of mid-February, sales of non-apparel product has grown 70 percent year-over-year. “I didn’t really anticipate that it was going to happen this fast”
“Since launch, supporting new talent has been core to our DNA,” says Jodi Kaplan, Vice President of Non-Apparel: Handbags, Shoes, Jewelry and Home … Within the past three years, Moda Operandi has been the launch pad for multiple brands that have gone on to become key industry players. M2Malletier and Mari Giudicelli were all nurtured within the Moda Operandi nursery.
