Debbie Christopher

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Buying and Merchandising Director
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Greater London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Debbie Christopher

A respected and highly experienced Buying Executive in Luxury Fashion Retailing who after a successful career at Harvey Nichols was instrumental in turning Fenwick of Bond Street into a leading destination department store, a unique, distinctive and eclectic haven for the fashion-focused customer. A strategic operator and seasoned luxury brand specialist with the experience and skill to identify opportunities and to understand and lead the response to the changing demands of the customer. Focused upon driving sales and margin having delivered year on year growth in sales and profits. Intellectually rigorous with strong financial and analytical skills and an ability to identify key trends and emerging talent. Highly authentic in person, a leader who instills confidence and self-belief, an inspiration to her team. I am now seeking a leadership role in the Luxury Fashion market in a company with an ambition to grow & the need for clear & decisive direction.

Debbie Christopher's Current Company Details

Buying and Merchandising Director
Debbie Christopher Work Experience Details
  • Pia Jewellery Ltd
    Buying And Merchandising Director
    Pia Jewellery Ltd Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
  • Fenwick Of Bond Street Limited
    Head Of Buying
    Fenwick Of Bond Street Limited 2002 - 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    Responsible for the delivery of the complete product offering at Fenwick Bond Street: Womenswear, Accessories, Menswear, Childrenswear, Gifts, Home and Lingerie and online. Reporting to the Managing Director.• Responsible for driving and managing the continual re-positioning of Fenwick of Bond Street to create and nurture its status as one of London’s premier fashion destinations.• Instigated and delivered a consistent, focused buying strategy and message across the business, both in-store and online, identifying and formulating product initiatives to set the direction of the store maximising sales and profitability.• Inspired, led and directed a team of 12 buyers and 10 assistant buyers, with further responsibility for the Sales Floors.• Worked with the Managing Director and a team of architects and designers to create and deliver the vision for a radical three year £multi million re-development programme, completed in 2010. Grew floor space by 20%.• Led the evolution of a portfolio of brands in line with emerging trends, transforming and reinstating Fenwick Bond Street as a leading destination department store and fashion haven for the fashion-focused consumer. Provided a unique retail environment maintaining the store's well-loved intimacy and quirkiness.
  • Fenwick Of Bond Street Limited
    Buying Manager
    Fenwick Of Bond Street Limited 1997 - 2002
    London, United Kingdom
    1997: Initial responsibility for Accessories and Jewellery• Raised the overall fashionability of the jewellery offer. Introduced Fenwick to the New York jewellery market.• Between 1995 and 2000 dramatically increased sales of Accessories and Jewellery.• Created a seasonal Concept area offering key fashion trends coordinating exclusive clothing, accessories and home accessories adding 20% to ground floor turnover at its inception.June 1998 added responsibility for Lingerie, Nightwear and Swimwear.• Grew the business by establishing a strong, focused corsetry business with key brands Lejaby, Chantelle, Hanro. Strengthened the offer by introducing Wacoal, Simone Perle, Princess Tam Tam & Donna Karen. • Introduced luxury designer brands such as Stella McCartney, Chantal Thomas and Eres.• Managed a team of up to 5 Buyers, 4 Assistant Buyers and 4 Buying Assistants.November 1998 took on additional responsibility for Gifts and Hosiery. • Introduced Childrenswear to the store, creating themed looks combining clothes, accessories and toys. A new Baby Shop resulted in an additional 20% in sales.• Repositioned and redefined the gift offer, introducing home accessories and Christmas decorations.• Instrumental in the new design for the hosiery department which established it as the most comprehensive in London.
  • Fenwick Of Bond Street Limited
    Buyer, Women’S Fashion Accessories
    Fenwick Of Bond Street Limited 1995 - 1997
    London, United Kingdom
    Headhunted to join Fenwick.
  • Harvey Nichols
    Buyer, Women’S Accessories, Lingerie And Ralph Lauren Home
    Harvey Nichols 1991 - 1995
    London, United Kingdom
    • Managed a Junior Buyer, 3 Assistant Buyers and 4 Buyer’s administrators.
  • Harvey Nichols
    Buyer, Home, Accessories, Luggage, Stationery And Christmas.
    Harvey Nichols 1989 - 1991
    London, United Kingdom
  • Harvey Nichols
    Assistant Buyer, Zone Womenswear
    Harvey Nichols 1987 - 1989
    London, United Kingdom
  • Harvey Nichols
    Various Roles
    Harvey Nichols 1980 - 1987
    London, United Kingdom
    • Started as a Management Trainee, after 6 months promoted to Assistant Department Manager, then Department Manager 6 months later. Managed Accessories and “Zone” through the rest of this period.

Debbie Christopher Skills

Customer Service Leadership Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Research Sales Fashion Buying Negotiation Team Building Project Management Windows English Budgets Accounting Java Outlook Trend Forecasting Product Sourcing Team Leadership Retail Merchandising

Debbie Christopher Education Details

  • Chelsea School Of Art
    Chelsea School Of Art
    Diploma In Surface And Textile Design
  • Middlesex Polytechnic
    Middlesex Polytechnic
    Foundation Course In Art And Design

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