Kris Barber

Male

london

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:

evp

Company / organisation:

Dirtball

Website (if you have one):

www.dirtballfashion.com

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Designer, Buyer, Retailer, Manufacturer, Press, Consultant

I am looking to discover or buy

distributors

About me / About business or organisation:

20 years + Business experience working with U.K. High St Multiples and Fashion/ Lifestyle brands.
 
Mentor and adviser to Young Fashion Designers for London Fashion Week.
 
Appointed on the selection panel of Graduate Fashion Week.

Established London’s first support initiative for Young fashion Design businesses
(The London Apparel Resource Centre). 
Appointed as adviser for the Clothing industry by North London council and Department of Trade and Industry
 
10 years hands-on experience in Product Development and sourcing for licensed brands through International supply chain.
 
Successful Business planning and bid writing for SME businesses.
 
High achiever in International sales for established brands.
 
Contract manufacturing for several large U.K. High St retailers.
 
Expert in garment manufacturing processes and modern production techniques
 
Strong international contacts in Retail buying and design.
 
Responsible for successfully launching several undiscovered brands into new markets
 

Career history / Company history:

Sept 2007 – Present License Brands Controller Sultan Center SFG KUWAIT
Brands: Joe Boxer, Ocean Pacific, Rampage.

Feb 2002- May 2006 Project Manager L.A.R.C

2000 -2002 Production sourcing
1996 - 2000. Sales/ Production Manager MSJ Textiles Ltd. Emkay Group
Brands: Animal, Caterpillar, Kickers, Ministry of Sound
Department Stores: River Island, Arcadia, Debenhams.
Dewhirst
Consultancy to Zara and New look.

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