Andrea vs. Cosima

Optimism

As a strong word to describe myself, I would like to say I am very optimistic. In a tough situation I always try to stay positive, and sometimes even manage to maintain a genuine smile. As an example, If something ends up turning out not the way I planned, I like to think that everything happens for a reason. Something good always comes out of somehting bad, and in those not so great times, I always try to look ahead. Another example of my opimism is that I am very positive and hopeful about the future. I don't dwell on or worry about what could happen or what could go wrong, because I am positive that if I want something, I should go for it. And so looking towards the future, I imagine myself doing exactly what I want to do.

EHS Hall of Fame

Being a well-rounded, world traveler, Andrea has accomplished a lot since graduating from EHS in 2011. To begin, Andrea attended New York University, getting a degree in the Arts and Fashion Design. During college, she interned at Vogue magazine and kept jobs at various shops in the city through the four years. After college, Andrea returned home, buying a loft in down town Minneapolis. Within a year, she had started her career as a buyer for Chanel. In the three years she kept the position, andrea was able to travel all around the world, but was promoted to head of the design department. During the thirty years Andrea worked for Chanel, she moved back to NY, married, and even became part owner of the company. Although Andrea retired her positon in 2049, she still managed to make time to travel with her children and grandchildren to one of her favorite places, her home in Paris.