More sales.Less guesswork. Less stress.Total clarity.
Take your fashion brand to the next level.
We are London’s leading consultancy in the strategic development, marketing and management of premium and luxury fashion brands.
Our Founder
I’m Trisha Sakhlecha, fashion business consultant, published author and public speaker.
I believe that independent brands are the future and I founded Create & Empower with a specific goal in mind: to help small businesses access the skill, experience and industry-know how that corporates and large retailers have at their fingertips.
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MOST FASHION BUSINESSES FAIL WITHIN THE FIRST THREE YEARS
Not because of a lack of ideas or creative vision, but because having a great idea is just the starting point. Running a successful brand takes vision, strategy and systems. From your design, sampling and sourcing all the way to your marketing, sales and delivery process, every aspect of your brand needs to be aligned and in sync with your vision, your supply chain and crucially, what your customer wants. That makes for a LOT of balls in the air and if you’re like most independent brands, a very limited set of hands to catch them.
Large retailers have a board of industry experts at their fingertips to pre-empt issues even before they’ve arisen: a head of merchandising to minimise shipment delays and oversee logistics, a sourcing director to identify suppliers and negotiate margins, a business development head to attract sales and forge partnerships, marketing specialists to lead innovative sales strategies and so on.
What if independent brands had access to board-level expertise without having to employ highly paid experts in various fields?
ENTER, CREATE & EMPOWER.
The only consulting and mentoring firm for independent brands and professionals borne out of hands-on, 360-degree experience in every function of the fashion and retail industry.
We combine 1:1 expert support with industry-tested frameworks and strategies to help you access the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the fashion and retail space, at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time board.
Imagine the possibilities…
If you could trade-in guesswork for a proven framework.
If you could focus on your long-term vision as much as the day-to-day running of the business.
If you had access to the exact strategies that retail giants rely on to grow multi-million pound brands.
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Just as each brand is unique, so is the strategy and approach. Our recommendations will always be bespoke to you, your business and your goals.
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Growth comes from a combination of clarity, strategy and implementation. We always start by taking a look at where you are and where you want to be before recommending the strategy that will deliver measurable growth, successful products and regular sales.
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Instead of becoming dependent on a team of consultants, we’ll work together to equip you and your team with the tools and training you need to create lasting change and sustainable growth.
We offer bespoke strategy and growth solutions for ambitious, purpose-driven fashion businesses and professionals.
Do you have an idea for a fashion brand but don’t know where to start?
Perhaps you’re new to the fashion industry & you’d like a fashion expert to guide you through the process step-by-step from sketch to store?
Or maybe you’ve launched your brand & need some expert advice to take you and your business to the next level.
Let’s work together to launch, grow and scale your business.
See how we’ve helped ambitious clients achieve extraordinary results…
“Trisha was instrumental in spotting the opportunity for re-launching Fallen Star in a new trend-led direction. Within a season and a half, we were stocked at key retail partners, we had built consumer loyalty with most styles selling out within weeks – we saw 70% growth season-on-season!”
— Colette M, Brand Manager
“Trisha is so knowledgeable about every stage of what a brand needs, from how to get to the core of my brand message to how to negotiate with suppliers. She provided the structure I needed to bring my idea to life. The clarity and confidence I have in my brand now are incredible.”
— Anjola A, Founder
“Trisha asked the right questions to help me get the clarity I was looking for. Doing the groundwork made every single decision much easier. Trisha is not only extra smart, fast and hard-working, she is also kind and compassionate. She will always go the extra mile to see you succeed.”
— Zine Z, CEO & Founder
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