Abner Penate

Background

About Abner Penate

Abner is currently a full time Production / Product Development Assistant for Rhude Designs LLC. Rhude is a Los Angeles based apparel company that uniquely balances luxury techniques with streetwear elements. In his role, Abner currently assists with tracking and facilitating the production process for seasonal collections, samples, runway pieces, and wholesale/ecommerce orders. Rhude is a global brand and is sold in major luxury retailers and online via their website. Abner has extensive experience with apparel product development as he has worked with various streetwear brands based in Los Angeles. He has been responsible for projects ranging from exclusive capsules/VIP orders to full seasonal collections. In May 2023, Abner graduated with a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Southern California. He uniquely combines project management methodologies into the apparel manufacturing process to manage and execute complex apparel projects. He can fully manage end-to-end apparel projects, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget and quality standards.