Success in Fashion Retail

Expert Strategies for Success in Fashion Buying Design and Retail. Let Us Help You Reach Your Fashion Business Goals

Service offer

Consultancy

We offer advisory support on a regular basis and can provide insights & strategies to apply new processes to meet current and future needs.

Training

I provide specialized fashion buying expertise & training, equipping your teams with the skills to grow and flourish without missing a beat.

Product Design

We can develop custom ranges for you; From Concept to Product Our priority is to ensure your needs are met and exceed your expectations.

Market Research

Our analysis helps to build brand and product strategies with mapping & in-depth reviews of the product offer, fit & price for the target market.

Step by Step Guide

Download this free step by step guide outline the fashion buying process from concept to development

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Companies worked with

Free Answer Guide

DOWNLOAD your free guide with answers to the most frequently asked questions about fashion buying. Get the answers you need now to go from good to great !

LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Hi there! I’m Elisabeth, the mind behind The Design Directive. With 25 years of real-world experience in the fashion industry, my goal is simple: to help fashion retailers like you grow and succeed. From fashion buying strategies to product development, I’ve got you covered. Let’s unlock your brand’s full potential together!

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"Along with the sharp strategic information and analysis, our workflow was very productive and well designed. We understood we were working with a very responsible and careful partner that respected all of our deadlines and managed to put together a great work in a challenging schedule.!"

- S. Arpassy

"Elisabeth helped us in our product detailing and our buying workflow buying which reflected in better collections and a fruitful outcome for our business. Her experience in product and merchandising is immaculate and she has been a perfect value addition to our business.."

- M Tandon

"Elisabeth transformed the buying department addressing product & retail requirements relevant to the regional market and by establishing a strong in-house design team & developing brands that differentiated & improved our brand positioning."

- S Govindan