Charlotte DUTRAIN

Product Development Consultant (September 2024-January 2026) Head of Knitwear & Jersey (Consulting) (November 2025-March 2026) • Led Knitwear & Jersey product division, improving development processes, costing structure and margin performance • Coordinated studio, development and supplier execution across multiple collections • Optimized workflows by clarifying roles, priorities and cross-functional coordination • Implemented processes, calendars and best practices to support brand growth and operational performance

• Built and structured the Paris-LA product organization, aligning Studio, Operations and Merchandising teams (14 people) • Implemented processes, timelines and governance to improve operational efficiency and support decision-making • Strengthened cost and margin control through ERP optimization and supplier network management (Europe & Asia)

Worked closely with Creative Director Harris Reed • Defined product strategy and collection architecture, ensuring alignment between creative vision and business objectives • Led merchandising and production across RTW collections, driving product coherence, positioning and overall performance • Acted as a key partner to the studio, supporting and challenging creative direction to ensure feasibility and impact • Led supplier network restructuring and sourcing strategy as part of the brand repositioning, optimizing cost, quality and delivery performance • Oversaw sourcing and production, working closely with development and atelier teams to ensure alignment with quality, timelines and cost targets • Led and developed a team of 8 across merchandising, production and operations, strengthening collaboration between studio, development and production

• Led RTW development for commercial collections, driving improvements in industrialization, fit, quality and profitability • Acted as a key interface with the studio, balancing creative ambition with feasibility, cost and product positioning • Introduced new supplier partnerships and structured development processes to support collection delivery and operational performance • Coordinated development processes from briefing through to production, ensuring consistency and smooth execution

Independent consulting agency specializing in fashion product strategy, development and operations. • Supported fashion brands in structuring product organizations, product strategy, collection development and merchandising • Advised on product positioning, pricing strategy and overall offer architecture • Developed supplier networks and led sourcing, development and production processes • Led negotiations and production management to ensure alignment with quality, timelines and cost objectives • Contributed to commercial development and go-to-market strategies, supporting brand growth Selected clients include Maison Margaret, Vanessa Cocchiaro, AlexaChung, Collectors Club, JW Anderson, Patou, Hemricourt and Aldomariacamillo

Worked under Creative Director Lucas Ossendrijver • Led product development and merchandising for key menswear RTW categories (sportswear, outerwear, leather and fur), representing over 40% of the brand’s menswear business • Acted as a key partner to the studio, translating creative vision into coherent and commercially viable collections • Defined collection structure, product briefs and led sales analysis to ensure product coherence and category performance • Coordinated development, sourcing and production with suppliers

Worked under Creative Directors Humberto Leon & Carol Lim • Led development of menswear RTW woven collections • Defined fabric strategy and oversaw sourcing, balancing creative vision, product positioning and cost objectives • Led and developed a team of 3, ensuring strong execution across development • Orchestrated suppliers and product development throughout the collection lifecycle • Ensured technical feasibility and timely development • Oversaw product execution from development through to production

• Owned product development across menswear RTW and textile accessories • Led coordination of cross-functional teams across design, development and production • Oversaw product development throughout the collection lifecycle • Defined collection structure, product briefs and conducted sales analysis to ensure product coherence and category balance

• Managed product development for shirts and textile accessories • Coordinated sampling and supplier communication • Contributed to product follow-up across development and production