Luxury goods professional with over 15 years of experience in clothing and accessories. A highly motivated and dynamic individual with an extensive background in development, sourcing, buying, production, and operational processes set up. Track record of cost savings and margins increments. Strong development experience, especially in luxury womenswear, spanning across multiple categories (softs, tailoring, knit). Skilled in maintaining effectiveness in complex and fast paced environments, and a strong ability to adhere to tight deadlines whilst running multiple projects at a time. A problem-solver who works well under pressure and enjoys supporting the team to stay positive and motivated. A passion for luxury, well-made products, and a strong ability to align myself with a brands design aesthetic and vision.
Managed the development and production across multiple products for menswear, womenswear and accessories. Ensuring products were developed and produced to a luxury standard, hitting margin for both wholesale and retail, and delivered within the Critical Path deadlines.
Supported the founder of this small start-up luxury brand in all aspects of product development and production. Responsible for sourcing new suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating terms and overseeing the whole development process from creation through to final sample.
Supported the Creative Director with the day-to-day management of the design team. Managing all external design projects and calibrations which included the launch of the John Lewis ‘Alice by Temperley’ range.
Worked across multi-product - tailoring, knitwear and outerwear for the Aquascutum London range. Responsible for the development of the Womenswear line, reporting to the Product Development Manager.
Worked within a small team for a luxury heritage brand based on Savile Row. Responsible for the development of the Women’s ready-to-wear line from design stage, all the way through to production.