Bree
Sharples
Senior
Brand Manager
Fashion is so much more than design. I’ve dedicated a decade to learning the business inside out and understanding the commercial context in which brands can grow and creativity can thrive.
I’m invigorated by people’s passion, and driven to be the sounding board needed in those early days of building a fashion business. With my diverse skill set and frontline knowledge I’m here to help you navigate the constantly evolving stages of building a brand in an ever-shifting market.
I’m Your Go-To For:
Holistic industry knowledge – from taking your brand from concept to the shop floor via navigating the wholesale sector; to building your brand and decoding industry jargon to optimise communication with all your stakeholders.
Your investment in you / $290 incl GST
Includes 1 Hour of mentorship power. Your mentors review of your goals prior to the session. Direct access to years of specialised experience & knowledge!
ABOUT
Across more than 10 years in the industry I have built a strong network of relationships in the industry while working in some diverse and exciting roles. I’ve developed a deep understanding of the retail market and climate, and how to turn a concept sketch into a commercially viable product.
Starting as a brand manager in 2009 at Maximum Agencies, I progressed into a product development role, launching Imonni into the market. I then moved across to a vertical retailer working on the Nikel and Sole team as the accessories designer. While here I also launched my own Australian made clothing brand, Rollick the Label.
“Working daily with buyers means staying on top of trends and across the retail climate, Together, we can identify and implement the right strategies for your brand for maximum growth and longevity.”
I am now a senior brand manager at Launch Fashion Management (LFM), building upon my business strategy expertise while continuing to develop my relationships both locally and internationally. Under the LFM banner I deal with major retailers including Myer and David Jones, in addition to more than 200 independent retailers, while co-managing 40 designer brands.
Working daily with buyers means staying on top of trends and across the retail climate, giving insight on how to best cut through and give buyers the confidence to invest in your label. Together, we can identify and implement the right strategies for your brand for maximum growth and longevity.
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![CIRKL as seen on Fashion Equipped. Fashion, business consulting.]()
Time with Manuela made a huge difference - having someone other than myself look at what I had created and focus on my brand’s vision was invaluable. I regularly refer to my sessions and feel much more equipped to self-edit and trust my ability to step back to see if my ideas align with my vision. I believe it’s through putting yourself out there and sharing your creative journey with a mentor, that you slowly build up your own set of tools and little by little become more resilient and build self-belief.
– Melanie McGregor-Clarke, CIRKL
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![House of Lacuna as seen on Fashion Equipped. Fashion, business consulting.]()
I found this mentorship so valuable. There is often a feeling of isolation when you work alone and it’s so important to have someone with the knowledge, background and understanding of the risk factors and decision making paths. I highly recommend mentorship for anyone looking to launch and grow a fashion business. It truly is a priceless investment.
– Naomi Swalwell, House of Lacuna
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![Tyoub as seen on Fashion Equipped. Fashion, business consulting.]()
“Having access to a mentor in a niche market such as children's fashion is invaluable and rare. Working with Andrea from KaPow Kids has really helped move my swimwear range to the next level without compromising on my brand's authenticity. The benefits to working with a mentor are many and I would highly recommend it as an investment in your business growth.”
– Lisa Sjoblom, Tyoub
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![Lanamara as seen on Fashion Equipped. Fashion, business, consulting.]()
We immediately felt at ease and in safe hands. We came away from our session with so much more clarity and confidence! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend working with the mentors at Fashion Equipped. If you can’t focus on exactly what you need at different stages, meeting with mentors can save weeks of research and indecisiveness.
– Marika Gazzard & Ilana Adam, Lanamara
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