WHO are "WE"
WE are COCO is the fashion and retail industry's leading management consulting firm. WE provide our clients with unparalleled access to key industry players and the insights they require to succeed through our network of over 350 retailers. Our mission is to provide our fashion and retail clients with the tools and knowledge they need to drive meaningful change, growth and long-term success. WE are shaping the future of fashion.
HOW TO WORK WITH COCO
1. MEET the TEAM
Book a free consultation with our team. Find out more about what WE do and how WE can help you. Let us help you to take the next step.
Book Now →2. Complete the Application
Once you've been approved by our team, WE will complete your brand profile. WE use your brand profile to book buyers for MEET the BUYER, to locate showrooms, global sales agents and distributors.
What is MEET the BUYER →3. Connect and Grow
Your profile will be viewed by more than 350 retailers, agents and distributors in our network. Once they respond and you confirm, WE connect you directly to buyers, sales agents or distributors that can help you sell and grow.
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MEET OUR CONSULTANTS
Farfetch, Senior Business Development Manager, E-concessions – Andrea Carta Joins WE are COCO
WE are COCO is pleased to Andrea Carta, a Senior Business Development Manager, E-Concessions at FARFETCH to is Board of Global Fashion Mentors.
With nearly a decade of industry insights and experience under his belt, Andrea is a titan in the fashion industry. Andrea's passion is working with brands who want to understand how to integrate luxury marketplaces into their B2C channels. Brands can connect with him to learn more about global customers' buying habits and trends, explore new business opportunities and learn how to grow their brands.
“More than ever the industry is ferociously competitive. WE are COCO provides a platform for connection with seasoned professionals who can act as a reliable voice for guidance and feedback to help brands stand out from the crowd. “Andrea Carter - Senior Business Development Manager, FARFETCHAndreas specialises in various areas of establishing a brand's presence in the e-commerce realm, ranging from selecting appropriate channels to devising pricing strategies, visual merchandising and e-commerce and negotiating commercial terms for a marketplace agreement.
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Al Tayer Group, Assistant Buyer– Anastasia Gurskaya Joins WE are COCO
Your Brand Mentor Anastasia Gurskaya is an experienced Assistant buyer at Al Tayer Group, Dubai.
Following her departure from TSUM Russia in Moscow, Anastasia is now responsible for buying and allocating more than 90 Designer and Evening wear brands with Womenswear for Harvey Nichols Dubai, Bloomingdales Dubai & E-com, Bloomingdales Kuwait & E-com.
“Having been able to work both in the UK and Russia, partnering and working a lot with Italians, French and Americans, I am able to compare the cultural differences in terms of work culture, business approach and communications. It is vital to understand those to gain success and I am happy to help people/companies/brands on that journey”
Anastasia Gurskaya
Whilst working as a team finding and curating young brands and talent, she worked closely with the international stylist, influencer and ex-creative director of TSUM Moscow - Natasha Goldenberg. Her team were amongst the first worldwide to buy Khaite, starting from their very first season. They were also the first to discover Jacquemus, Cecilie Bahnsen, Peter Do and Casablanca and bought them to Russia.
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Stitch Fix, Senior Buyer - Men's - Whitney Parkhill Joins WE are COCO
We are COCO is pleased to welcome Whitney Parkhill, Senior Buyer - Men's to it's Board of Brand Mentors. With over 15 years experience, Whitney launched her retail career at Bloomingdale's in NYC gaining experience running both store side and the ecommerce businesses across RTW and Men’s.
Whitney has extensive relationships in the industry and is known for her long standing connections. Additionally, she has a keen eye for style and trend, knows how to build an attention grabbing assortment while also balancing the financials to run a profitable business. Her experience in the ecommerce and tech space makes her a forward thinker that is constantly innovating. Data is the future of how we buy and collecting that from customers and clients is key in ensuring OTB dollars are spent efficiently and effectively while delivering a client right assortment! Whitney currently lectures for the Retail Studies program at Indiana University as well as mentors a new and upcoming black designer at Stitch Fix who has recently launched her line at Saks and Shopbop (and soon to be Stitch Fix!)
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Former ASOS Menswear Buyer -Rebecca Thompson Joins WE are COCO
We are COCO is please to welcome Rebecca Thompson, former Menswear Buyer at ASOS to it's Board of Brand Mentors. Rebecca has 10+ years experience across two Global retailers Asos.com and Urban Outfitters USA. She has been living and working in the US for almost 7 years so has extensive knowledge of the American market.
Rebecca is super passionate about what she does with a love for streetwear brands, sneakers and sportswear, she has worked with Streetwear brands such as Chinatown market, denim brands; Levi’s and US Heritage brands, Polo Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein and bought head to toe across the Clothing, Accessories and footwear categories.
"With over 10 years in the industry I want to share my learnings and knowledge to help new and existing brands and retailers. I love the idea of working with the other experienced buyers and the network that We are Coco has built so far and continues to build" Rebecca Thompson, Former Menswear Buyer, ASOS
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The Iconic, Buying Manager - Joshua Nunan Joins WE are COCO
WE are COCO is pleased to welcome Joshua Nunan, Buying Manager at The Iconic to it's Board of Brand Mentors. Joshua is an experienced Buying Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and wholesale industry.
Over the past 3.5 years he has been responsible in expanding The Iconic’s designer brand portfolio across fashion, footwear & accessories. He recently lead the launch of their new Beauty category and is about to launch Homewares.
"I thrive on meeting new creative and talented people, I am confident I will learn as much through these experiences as I will be able to share" Joshua Nunan, Buying Manager, The Iconic
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BHLDN, Senior Buyer of Gowns, Reception, Flower Girls, and Lingerie - Jes Rhoads Joins WE are COCO.
WE are COCO is pleased to welcome Jes Rhoads, Senior Buyer at BHLDN to it's Board of Brand Mentors.
Your Brand Mentor, Jes Rhoads is the Senior Buyer of Gowns, Reception, Flower Girls, and Lingerie for BHLDN, the wedding retailer sister brand of Anthropologie. She previously was a seasoned Buyer at Anthropologie as the Buyer of Sweaters.
Jes’s knowledge extends across product selection and development, assortment planning, and sales analysis. She has successfully led core product strategies across multiple categories and launched exclusive collaborations with a range of market partners.
“It is so exciting that there is finally a company that connects emerging brands with buyers in the industry to help support the future of the retail world. There is nothing more thrilling than watching these special brands grow and become successful.” Jes Rhoads,Senior Buyer BHLDN
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MEET the BUYER
MEET the BUYER is a unique service which provides emerging fashion brands with the opportunity, direction, and transparency they need to succeed. WE connect fashion brands directly with global buyers and retail groups in a series of one-hour meetings. This is your chance to showcase your products, gain valuable feedback, and secure collaboration opportunities with your dream retailers.
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OUR BRANDS
MEET the BRANDS. WE are proud to support some of the world's best emerging and established names in fashion. WE are COCO now encompasses Men’s, Women’s Ready to Wear (RTW) and Accessories. Book an appointment or request a look book.
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