The Fashioneering Lab

A brand without sales and profitability is not a brand - It's a very expensive hobby.

From concept to margin — for the next era of luxury.

We are The Fashioneering Lab - a bespoke luxury consultancy.

We work with the people who build, lead, and back luxury brands — founders, executive teams, service providers and investors.

Fashioned beautifully. Engineered to perform. Hence the name.

Too seasoned to chase every shiny object. Too innovative to hide behind how it's always been done.

"When it comes building luxury brands that actually perform; I focus on a holistic approach that gives our select clients access to executives and senior creatives who both understand the heritage of luxury goods as well as the need for innovation, and dare I say - a wee bit of needed disruption. I liken the TFL team to our version of the Avengers; sometimes your project calls for a few superheroes, sometimes the entire cast and crew. We are all, deeply passionate about this segment of the industry and moving it forward in a way that embraces the most responsible practices and materials as well as the most relevant new technologies, all while never forgetting the value of a luxury brand's heritage."

— Kate Sheldon, CEO, The Fashioneering Lab

The luxury industry is known for many wonderful things. Giving a damn about responsible practices and moving fast enough to matter — less so. We built TFL differently.

Life is too short and business can be too hard for anything less than the right people in the room. No assholes. That's not a joke — it's a hiring requirement at TFL.

Engagements range from ongoing retainers to bespoke project-based work, advisory hours, and the occasional SOS call.

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" When it comes to strategic business development in the luxury space today; I wanted to focus on a holistic approach that gives our select clients access to executives and senior creatives who understand the heritage of luxury goods and the need for innovation and dare I say it - a wee bit of healthy disruption.

I liken the TFL team to our version of the "Fashion Avengers". Sometimes your project calls for a few superheroes. Sometimes the entire cast and crew. We are all deeply passionate about the industry and moving it forward in a way that embraces the most responsible practices and materials as well as the most relevent new technologies, all while never forgetting the value of a brand's heritage and POV."


Kate Sheldon
CEO, The Fashioneering Lab

the TFL team is trusted by

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Macy's
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Marc Jacobs
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McKinsey & Co
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MCSI Inc
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Michael Kors
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Missoni
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Monique Llullier
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Moschino
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NBC Universal
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Neiman Marcus
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Nestle
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NIKE
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Nina Ricci
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Nordstrom
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Oscar de la Renta
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Outdoor Voices
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Parsons School of Design
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Paul Smith
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PepsiCo
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Petit Bataeu
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Phillip Lim
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Pixar
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Polimoda
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PRADA
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PUCCI
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PUIG
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PwC
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Ralph Lauren
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Reem Acra
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Richard Tyler Couture
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Richemont
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RICHEMONT
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Roberto Cavalli
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Saint Lauren
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Saks Fifth Avenue
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Salvatore Ferragamo
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Sciences Po
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Sephora
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Sergio Rossi
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SKIMS
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SMCP
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Stella McCartney
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Steve Madden
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Stila Cosmetics
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Swarovski
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Thierry Mugler
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Tiffany and Co
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Time Warner
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Tod's
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Tory Burch
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Tumi
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Valentino
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Vapiano
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Vayner Media
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Vera Wang
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Versace
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Viacom
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Victoria Beckham
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Victoria's Secret
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Virgil Abloh
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VOGUE
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Warby Parker
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WGSN
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Wolford
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Yves Saint Laurent
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Expertise

assortment planning
brand Strategy
Business Development
budget planning
Buying
Content Strategy
Collection Architecture
Collection Development
Collection merchandising
Communications
Creative direction
DEIB
Ethical practices and Production
E-commerce optimization
Fashion technology
Finance
Fundraising advisement
GTM Strategy
General counsel
Global market expansion
inclusive design
intellectual property
inventory allocation
inventory management
Legal
Licensing agreements
Live selling
Marketing
Market research
Pop-up stores
Product Design
Public relations
Rebranding
Regulatory compliance
Retail expansion
Social media strategy
Social selling
Store culture
Supply chain solutions
Sustainable Solutions
Sourcing
Trend forecasting
Web3
Wholesale
Talent Procurement