Martu E. Freeman-Parker was born in Washington, DC, and raised in Philadelphia. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Consumer Services/Fashion Merchandising from Norfolk State Univers...view moreMartu E. Freeman-Parker was born in Washington, DC, and raised in Philadelphia. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Consumer Services/Fashion Merchandising from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. She continued her education at the American College in London study aboard program.
She returned to the states and worked as a freelancer at Polo Ralph Lauren, The Limited, Victoria’s Secret Catalogue, Jones of New York, Polo Jeans, CK Jeans, Gap, Carter’s, and Condé Nast Publications as well as holding full-time positions at J.Crew, American Eagle Outfitters, and Urban Outfitters in Philadelphia.
Martu now lives with her husband and son in Fort Lauderdale, FL and is an adjunct professor at Miami International University of Art and Design. She owns and operates MEF Productions LLC, an Apparel Consultant Business that offers a wide range of services to businesses and individuals in the fashion industry. You can always hear Martu’s thoughts on the latest fashion trends and business on her blog. www.mefstylereport.blogspot.com.view less