I’ve successfully helmed a global design company for the past fourteen years. Prior to embarking on my own ventures, I was head of product development for two of Australasia’s largest textile wholesalers Charles Parsons NZ & Cooper Watkinson Textiles, sourcing new materials, implementing processes and brokering key deals with suppliers. My work is recognised in high street, boutique, luxury, editorial and on catwalks from Australia, to the UK, US, Paris and Milan.
My core strengths & skills
- Unique and thorough experience in Indian, Asian and European textile & print market
- Respected international fashion profile
- Proven ability to interpret trends and adapt to different markets or to develop new ideas ahead of the curve
- Colour, Design, Fabrication & Co-ordination from original vision or following brief
- A finely tuned eye for colour and an original design aesthetic
- Hands on textile knowledge including construction, dyeing & finishing
- Strong global supplier network, trusted relationships and loyal clientele
- Skilled in negotiating and brokering supplier deals
- End to end production management
- Leadership and staff management
- Impeccable process and an organised and methodical approach