Joshua Culp Serving in the Army and National Guard for the last nineteen years, a venture into fashion seemed an interesting and unexpectedchoice for Joshua Culp. Along with his wife, Leslie Culp, and with the help of his sister, Natalie Sutor, the couple opened the doors of Hemline Monroe in February 2014. Joshua was most intrigued by the business aspect, not becoming a “fashion mogul.” The changing industry of fashion keeps it exciting. Some brands that are popular in the spring fade away by the fall; it keeps both consumers and business owners on their toes. Joshua’s military background taught him the importance of organization, team building, communication and an ability to work with people. In the military, one can’t be only authoritative; this taught Joshua to adapt to different personalities, a trait that is serving him well with the store. Joshua describes his style as simple. For a dinner outing, one might spot him in a button-down shirt and jeans, perhaps a jacket, a younger version of something more traditional. He exudes a quiet confidence. Married to Leslie for over three years, Josh confidently chooses his wardrobe and is responsible for his own style. Still being fulltime military, Joshua stays busy, but his style stays consistent. Even though this interview was way out of his comfort zone, Joshua did it with that same quiet confidence. Joshua claims, “Everybody sees things differently.” His ability to get along with others and maintain his own originality keeps him true to himself and makes him one of our style icons. Joshua and Leslie are expecting their first child this fall, a baby boy named Jack Henry. Just like his military adventure, then fashion venture, his step into parenthood will surely be another one of Joshua’s successes.
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