Susie Breuer
Fashion & Apparel Product Development and Sourcing Expert
Fashion Startup Advisor & Author · San Francisco
Open to advisory
Product · Team & Hiring · Design & Brand
10
Hours / month
About Susie
Industry expert in apparel product development for Klein, Lagerfeld and Hilfiger, author of 'Blue is The New Black - Fashion Startup task master, strategy builder, sourcing genius, lecturer, mentor.
Skills
Experience
milestone
Author
Blue is The New Black
Published guide and playbook for fashion startups and emerging apparel founders.
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Apparel Product Development
Karl Lagerfeld
Managed product development and manufacturing strategy.
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Product Development Expert
Calvin Klein
Led apparel product development and execution.
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Product Development Specialist
Tommy Hilfiger
Spearheaded apparel development, sourcing, and production.
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Operations + Production Manager
Rize Up Bakery
Oversaw day-to-day production workflows, team management, and operational processes.
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Director of Product
Trumaker
Expanded merchandise offerings from mass customization into ready-to-wear, managing offshore manufacturing, fit programs, and raw material procurement.
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Brand Manager, Innovation Team
Harmless Harvest
Drove new product development initiatives within the innovation team as part of a multi-year pivot into the food industry.
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Sr. Director of Product Development and Sourcing
StitchFix Inc
Founding member of the Men's private label business building 11 brands over 3 years; defined and executed global sourcing, QA, and vendor compliance strategies.
education
Culinary Arts Student
San Francisco Cooking School
Professional Culinary Arts Program graduate.
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Strategic Product & Production Director
PVH Corp Portfolio
Spearheaded sourcing, vendor alliances, and collection builds for Calvin Klein Europe, Karl Lagerfeld, and the Tommy Hilfiger Runway line.