Gordon Ritchie Email and Phone Number
Gordon Ritchie - A highly regarded and connected Brand professional with comprehensive and extensive international market expertise, positioning brands with the most prestigious Department Stores and retailers in the world.A specialist in creating and rapidly implementing bespoke strategies, taking brands into new markets globally, introducing new brands into the UK, developing best selling product and collaborations, establishing relationships with the best stores and press, creating Brand equity attracting investors and investment.I have experience to a luxury level across Menswear, Womenswear, Footwear and Accessories including product development, range planning, leading seasonal sales campaigns, revamping and re-invigorating brands with full profit and loss responsibility and have a thorough understanding of global trade and the International Luxury and Fashion business.Key Achievements - Leading the negotiations and aquisition of Crombie, The iconic British brand is one of the oldest brands in the world, with an incredible history and heritage.Launching The Reference Library with an exclusive capsule collection for Mr. Porter.Kirk Originals - Revamping and relaunching Kirk Originals within 6 months to global acclaim. The business was turned round from a loss-making operation and positioned with the best retailers, most notably, Mr. Porter and saw a 179% growth in annual sales after the re-launch. The re-launch created effectively a new updated version of Kirk Originals. The new version of the brand has been, and still is, hugely influential in the sunglasses market and continues to follow the direction, image, aesthetic and brand values that were instilled there under my direction.Crombie - (the first time,) Developing and implementing a new wholesale operation at Crombie, taking the brand from 1 wholesale account to trading in 35 countries in less than 3 years. In the first season the collection was sold in 22 countries.For consultancy projects, or if you would like to speak to me about working for your brand please call 07584 128 433
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CeoCrombie Feb 2022 - PresentCrombie is one of the oldest brands in the world, beginning in Aberdeen Scotland in 1805 and has an unparalleled history and heritage.
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Gordon RitchieGlobal Brand Consultant Nov 2014 - PresentA Global Brand Consultant, I work with brands in Managing Director, Brand Director, and Sales Director roles, shaping them into compelling commercial proposals, introducing them to the best retailers, buyers and stores around the world attracting the attention of high profile collaborators and investors.Described as "influential" in the global menswear industry, I have a rare and valuable network with unprecedented access to key decision makers at the best department stores and retailers internationally and an extensive range of contacts throughout the industry globally, with distributors, manufacturers, brands, press, and influencers.Please feel free to call me on0044 7584 128 433Gordon Ritchie
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MdKirk Originals Jan 2017 - Apr 2019MD, on a consultancy basis, at Kirk Originals, leading the re-vamp and re-launch of the iconic eyewear brand, focused on Men’s Sunglasses, Made in England. Sold on mrporter.com, therakeonline, and other great men’s stores around the world.Kirk Originals was completely revamped, reinvigorated and relaunched within 6 months to global acclaim. The business was turned round from a loss-making operation and positioned with the best retailers, most notably, Mr. Porter and saw a 179% growth in annual sales after the re-launch.
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Managing DirectorCaracalla 1947 Mar 2015 - Mar 2016Deluxe Leather Goods and Accessories for Men.Engaged as a consultant and appointed as Managing Director I was tasked with creating and executing a strategy to transform a small niche brand into a world class luxury leather goods brand. The brand was completely transformed with a new image, products and collections put in place. After 1 year the brand is positioned beside Givenchy in Men’s Health magazine’s “Things Every Stylish Man needs to Know,”, and beside Belstaff and Tag Heuer in GQ.After previews, Harrods expressed interest in an exclusive capsule collection and Bergdorf Goodman stated " We will definitely work together". Mr. Porter, Le Bon Marche, Isetan, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols all expressed interest in the collection.I implemented a strategic, step by step plan with the largest distributor of men’s goods in Japan, with a view to partnering with them by 2019. Distribution for Benelux and Holland was secured with talks in progress for Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Canada, South Korea, and South Africa.Despite only launching new product online in the last month, in one year turnover had been increased 32% and the company transformed into a profit making enterprise attracting new investment.
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Brand Director And International ConsultantHarry Stedman Nov 2014 - Feb 2016Gritty, Hardwearing, Workwear influenced wardrobe staples made in the USA, the UK and Japan. From Liverpool docks Harry Stedman sailed the sea in the Merchant Navy, and landing in fifties New York. Soaking up the city's style and music he returned to the UK with clothes and records, influencing his friends and the burgeoning music scene that was about to explode in his home town.The brand were introduced to Japanese distributors, and major International retailers including WP Lavori, Bloomingdales, Isetan at Capsule in Paris and positioned in prime London stores Present in Shoreditch and Trunk Clothiers in Chiltern Street.
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Head Of SalesChucs May 2014 - Dec 2014London, GbStyle and Independence. From Hollywood, to the beaches of Jamaica, and the heights of the Himalayas, CHUCS story is one of strong courageous men, exploring the world outfitted for fun and adventure.A store in Dover Street, Mayfair, London was opened and the brand sold in, and sold out at Harrods and Mr. Porter. The CHUCS collection added fine cotton Polo shirts and T-shirts, hats and summer scarves to the signature printed shorts.CHUCS, found in boutiques at the finest Beach Clubs and Hotels launched to wholesale internationally for Spring Summer 15,with an on schedule presentation at London Collections Men coinciding with the opening of CHUCS Bar and Grill next door to the store. This was followed by a successful debut at Pitti Uomo.At CHUCS I created and implemented an International wholesale strategy and operation, reporting directly to the Managing Director of the Parent Investment Company. I was responsible for analyzing, reviewing, planning, setting budgets and forecasting the requirements of this luxury resort wear brand with Global ambitions.Partly based in the offices of Finch and Partners, I worked closely with CHUCS Creative Director, Charles Finch on product assortment, editing a strong commercial collection to present to wholesale customers. I directed the showroom presentation, lookbooks and secured the attendance of some of the biggest and best retailers in the world including Bloomingdales from the USA, Isetan from Japan, Galerais Lafayette from France, and Shinsegae from South Korea and and with UK retailers including Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Mr. Porter, Harrods, Matches, and many more. Orders were written from stores in over 10 countries and I opened discussions with potential distributors in International markets including implementing an agreement with an immediate start for select European territories. I worked with production to source manufacturers for the brand before, with new partners / investors, the brand re-located to Italy. -
Head Of WholesaleCrombie Sep 2011 - Apr 2014Board level responsibility, tasked with creating, and implementing, a strategy, to launch the brand to wholesale customers for the first time in 20 years. AW12, the first season, launched in 22 Countries in some of the best stores in the world. After 5 seasons Crombie was sold in 35 countries. All sales direct, without the use of agents or distributors.Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Barneys New York, Bloomingdales, Dover Street Market, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and China, Isetan in Japan, NK in Sweden, Boon the Shop and Shinsegae in South Korea, Brown Thomas in Ireland and many more.A major part of my role was providing creative direction to the design team, formulating range plans, and editing the collections. I also led the development of best selling product.The Spring Summer 13 collection included, a Rain Mac inspired by an archive fabric swatch: "The best seller Crombie has had since the original Crombie coat".I developed exclusives for Harrods, Selfridges, and Mr. Porter, and created an exclusive capsule collection for Bloomingdales and The Beatles, I was also responsible for the development and sale of a Tommy Nutter capsule collection for the USA.Taking on additional responsibilities for Marketing and Press, I was interviewed and featured by Drapers, MWB magazine, Menswear Insight and The Huffington Post, introduced Crombie to the British Fashion Council ultimately leading to Crombie's debut at London Collections Men, on schedule, for AW 14 and arranged for the brand to be worn by some of the world's most famous, stylish and photographed men.Through strategically placing Crombie in the right high profile stores I gained press coverage internationally and significantly on Selectism, Hypebeast, in Monocle and FT's How to Spend It.I was responsible for writing and editing the collection "story" each season, and producing and commissioning Lookbooks.
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Country ManagerLtb Jun 2010 - Sep 2011Responsisbility for the LTB Menswear and Womenswear business in the UK.Introduced and established the brand in the UK market, initially with responsibility for womenswear only before being given responsibility for the whole UK operation.Provided feedback to the design team to create the correct product for the UK, providing market information and creative direction.102 new accounts opened in the first 11 months. After 1 year Drapers Indicator listed LTB as the 5th best selling Womenswear brand in the UK.Continual achievement of projected sales.
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Sales ManagerSocial Fabric Nov 2007 - Jun 2010London, GbSuccessfully launched men's premium streetwear brand Sixpack France in the UK.Management of accounts including Harrods, The End, Dogfish, The Attic.Management and training of the Social Fabric sales team.Trend prediction, product development and identifying new business opportunities. Increasing sales and distribution on all brands represented by The Social Fabric.
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