London, UK
Natalie is available for work
Are you a purpose-driven fashion business looking to drive sales or improve sustainability?
Or maybe you're an aspiring entrepreneur with a great idea for a fashion business?
I'm Natalie, an expert in fashion retail & sustainable sourcing. I help fashion brands launch and grow with sustainability at the forefront.
- Sourcing - including UK manufacturers and sustainable fabrics with low MOQ
- Brand Strategy - Identifying your target customer, market and brand values
Managing production and setting up a critical path with realistic timelines so your deliveries will be on time
- Driving sustainable working practices
- Cost price negotiation and improving target margin
- Range building, encouraging multi purchases, increasing basket value, capitalising on bestsellers, lowering risk
- Improving lead times
- Design direction and product development - sample shopping, inspiration gathering, cost engineering
- Competitor analysis and market research
- Preparing to wholesale
I am always interested in talking to businesses large and small. Get in touch with me here or on my website: https://www.nataliebinns.co.uk
Here's what a recent client had to say about working with me:
"I was introduced to Natalie when I asked around for a recommendation to help me find a new supplier. She did exactly that, and then I knew I had to find a way to keep her in the business.
Natalie now helps to manage my range and stock levels, and has helped me negotiate supplier terms I didn't know I could negotiate. Natalie has not only helped me increase my margins, but also given me peace of mind to know that everything is under the watchful eye of a true expert in her field. My only wish is that I'd found Natalie sooner, I would highly recommend her."
Cat, Founder, Pattie & Co
To be discussed
Open to Full time or Part time work
Buying Consultant | Head of Buying
Natalie Binns Consulting
Sep 2019 - Present
Helping fashion businesses develop awesome product that sells, without compromising on sustainability goals.
Some of the ways I help businesses are:
- Sourcing - finding the right suppliers to partne...
Buying Consultant | Head of Buying
Omnes
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
https://www.omnes.com/
Led the product team (designers, pattern makers, garment tech, production) for a sustainable fashion e-commerce start-up, taking them from conception to launch leading buying s...
Senior Womenswear Buyer
BHS
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
BHS International owned by the Al Mana Group operates 5 retail stores in the Middle East and 14 UK concessions offering Womenswear, Menswear, Kidswear and Homeware.
As Senior Womenswear Buyer I acte...
Womenswear Buyer
AllSaints
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Allsaints is a British premium high street retailer which operates 242 global stores and concessions (UK, North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East) selling Women’s and Men’s clothing and access...
Womenswear Buyer/Designer
Glue Store
May 2013 - Sep 2016
Glue Store is a multi-brand youth fashion retailer with 32 stores across Australia carrying a mixture of local and international brands as well as several own label brands, inspired by youth culture, ...
Sourcing
(Advanced)
Product Development
(Advanced)
Negotiation
(Advanced)
Sustainability Consulting
(Advanced)
Merchandising Strategies
(Advanced)
Product Strategy
(Advanced)
Trend Analysis
(Advanced)
Lead Time Reduction
(Advanced)
English
Fluent
French
Basic
University of the Arts London
Access Certificate
Fashion Business
2006 to 2007
University of the West of England
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Law
2000 to 2003
* All talent characters appearing on our marketing website are fictitious to protect the privacy of our community. Whilst representative of the talent on Dweet, any likeness to real persons is purely coincidental.
© 2023 Dweet LTD. All rights reserved.