Megan Ryley Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

New York, New York

• consulting various clients in product development, production and operations across multiple categories in luxury women’s RTW• raw materials and vendor sourcing, both domestically and internationally• advising on, and managing, all aspects of production from factory negotiation and placement through delivery• cost and margin analysis, identifying and advising on potential areas of improvement• operations development, building processes and team management• strategic line planning to build a strong brand direction

New York, New York

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

DTM Collective was an Ethical Manufacturing initiative designed to accelerate Emerging Designers and support Established Designers in their endeavor to create beautiful product through best practices.Recognizing that in order to truly make a difference, a new approach to the standard manufacturing model was needed; DTM sought to revolutionize the way the industry does business through collaboration, responsibility and accountability.

Greater New York City Area

• Product Development• Creative Direction + Consulting• Embroidery Design + Development• Materials Sourcing• Manufacturing Consulting• Team Management • Client Acquisition + Marketing ConsultingClients included Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, The Row, Marchesa, Jenny Packham, Atelier Versace, Versace PAP, Erdem, Zadig & Voltaire, and many others.DTM Resources is a boutique production house which was founded on the idea that design development and quality are paramount. DTM strives to provide all clients with a superior level of customer service and offer solutions for all of their design, sourcing and manufacturing needs. Focused on the luxury market, their clients have a unique sense of design and an exceptional attention to detail. DTM works with many of the industry's leaders in luxury and advanced contemporary womenswear. All of work is done with social responsibility in mind and adherence to strict policies regarding their skilled team and work environment. In addition, DTM is pleased to support artisan communities whenever possible and offer many opportunities to their clients to work with local craft in a variety of mediums. DTM Resources truly believes that a beautiful product comes from supporting the many people who have contributed to it.

Greater New York City Area

• Textile Design + Development Consulting / created exclusive range of hand-loom silks manufactured by an Artisan partner based in Varanasi, India • Client Acquisition + Marketing Consulting / planned marketing and cultivated international buyer relationships through strategic outreach and presentation of artisan capabilities• Staff Training / trained existing artisan staff in product development processes, communication, marketing and follow up procedures• Design Operations Consulting / worked with current artisan and buying partners to facilitate stronger relationships through effective communication Collection presented to Lanvin, Christian Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier, The Row, Badgley Mischka, Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, among others.

Divine Life of Ryley was a collection designed around a passion for experience, beautiful cloth and amazing color. Each collection possessed a history, and an inspiration or story drawn from the intense colors of the world, travels to distant places, and the happenings of life. All of these inspirations were pulled together and wrapped up in a simply beautiful, modern design with amazing quality. Sequins that mimic the glint of sunlight on the Bay of Bengal or a shade of grey that is reminiscent of the fading daylight in New York City. Divine Life of Ryley was presented in many international fashion weeks, including Coterie in New York City, LA Fashion Week and Miami Fashion Week.

Bangalore, India

Co-founder and Creative Director of a lifestyle concept space. Necessary Evil stocked premium contemporary brands such as Alice + Olivia, Milly, Splendid, Velvet, Paige Premium Denim, 7 for All Mankind, and more.

Bangalore, India

• Product Development across multiple categories• Creative Direction + Consulting across multiple categories• Trend Analysis + Materials Sourcing• Surface Treatment + Wash Development• Cross Functional Team Management • International Design Team Interaction + Development

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York, New York

B.F.A, Fashion Design

Fashion/Apparel Design