Emily grew up in a small town and dreamed of living on the coast. She received her BA in Graphic Design and Photography from LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. After studying Graphic Design and photography at LaGrange College, Emily honed her skills through various internships and freelance design projects, gaining recognition for her keen eye for detail and innovative approach to fashion.
Her eponymous brand, Emily McCarthy, was founded with the vision of creating stylish, versatile clothing that empowers women to feel confident and expressive in every aspect of their lives.
Emily has led her team in building an 8-figure business with tremendous growth rates since the launch of her clothing brand in 2019. The brand strategically positions itself to balance a flagship location in Savannah, Georgia, booming e-commerce platform and expanding wholesale division consisting of approximately 350 retailer locations. The new 14,000sqft renovated headquarters houses the entire operation between retail, wine and coffee bar, fulfillment, offices and warehouse.