Peter Bentivegna:  

After NUHS, i went to Pratt Institute where studied graphic design and art direction. I graduated in 94' and went to work for Polo Ralph Lauren where i was a graphic designer for the Polo brand. I never saw myself as a fashion designer but that is where i as headed. Even though i did not go to fashion school Polo was my fashion design foundation. I really learned a lot, not to mention a great resume builder. I met my soul mate in 1994 Remy, a brooklyn native too and we were married in 1997. While still working for Polo (5 years now) I was offered a job in Columbus Ohio to work for Abercrombie and Fitch. We took the bold step to leave the nest and try something different and it was actually pretty great! It was 1998 and the company was growing and it was a good place for me to grow. We stayed in Ohio for almost 2 years and returned home where we planned to start a family. I was climbing my way up the fashion design ladder and got a job designing for Structure, remember that store in SI mall?? I...Expand for more