My previous role involved apparel development and production programmes for international fashion brands, including MANGO-related work. I was involved in development, design revisions, fabric and trim sourcing, pricing and delivery negotiations, production coordination, client communication and quality issues.
That work showed me how a single change in design can alter cost, sourcing and timing – and why clear decisions matter as much as finding the right manufacturer.
Tactile Operations puts that product and commercial experience to work for international brands, taking apparel programmes into bulk production in China: sourcing factories and materials, negotiating cost, developing samples and managing the order to shipment.
I stay closely involved in accepted projects and set expectations with the brand and appointed manufacturers before work begins.