Fashion 3-Day Intensive Retreat for Fashion Startups

Turn Your Fashion Vision into a Thriving Brand

Are you an emerging designer or fashion start-up ready to take your brand to the next level? The GFM Brand Building Retreat is a 3-day immersive experience designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and strategies to build a sustainable and profitable fashion brand.

📍 Location: Central London or easy to reach
📅 Duration: 3 Days - Summer 2025
💰 Investment: £1,500 + VAT (includes accommodation, meals & curated activities)

🔥 Why Join This Retreat?

1️⃣ Define Your Brand’s Identity – Craft a powerful 3-5 year vision with clear brand values.
2️⃣ Know Your Market – Gain clarity on your competition and identify key B2B retailers for partnerships.
3️⃣ Master the Art of Selling – Develop sales techniques to confidently convert buyers.
4️⃣ Create a 12-Month Roadmap – Walk away with a structured plan for your brand’s next steps.
5️⃣ Refine Your Business Model – Strengthen your business model (B2B, B2C, Online, Bespoke), pricing, sourcing, and sustainability strategy.
6️⃣ Engage with a 360 Business Expert – Learn from an industry leader in brand strategy, sales, and fashion business development. Over a 100 winning sales strategies will be covered.
7️⃣ Network & Collaborate – Connect with like-minded designers and potential partners.
8️⃣ Curated Activities for Creativity & Growth – Exclusive sessions to inspire, strategise, and unwind.

👉 Spots are limited! Join the waiting list now to be the first to secure your place.

Speaker and Expert: Thierry Bayle - Founder of Global Fashion Management
He will share over 25 years of international business fashion experience with clients worldwide from emerging designers, start ups and large designer brands (Calvin Klein, DKNY, Monnalisa, Moschino, Smalto, Versace ...)

Join the Waiting List – Brand Building Retreat (3-Day Intensive)

🗓 Day 1: Laying the Foundations for International Growth

🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🔹 10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome & Retreat Kick-off

Meet the experts & fellow designers
Defining your brand’s unique value in the global market

🔹 10:30 – 12:00 | Understanding the Global Fashion Market

Key fashion markets & their trends (EU, US, Middle East, Asia)
Where does your brand fit? Identifying the best markets for your brand

🔹 12:00 – 1:00 | Identifying & Researching Your Target Export Markets

How to analyse a market’s potential for your brand
Cultural & consumer behaviour insights

🍽 1:00 – 2:00 | Networking Lunch

🔹 2:00 – 3:30 | International Pricing & Profitability Strategy

How to price your products for international buyers
Hidden costs of exporting (shipping, duties, payment terms)

🔹 3:30 – 4:00 | Coffee & Networking Break

🔹 4:00 – 5:30 | Selling to International Retailers & B2B Buyers

What global buyers look for & how to approach them
How to craft a compelling wholesale pitch

🔹 5:30 – 6:00 | Reflections & Q&A

Key takeaways & personal action plan

🗓 Day 2: Mastering Wholesale & Trade Relationships

🕘 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🔹 9:00 – 9:30 | Recap & Setting Goals for the Day

🔹 9:30 – 11:00 | Creating a High-Impact Wholesale Strategy

How to structure your wholesale offering & terms
Payment terms, contracts, and negotiation strategies

🔹 11:00 – 11:15 | Break

🔹 11:15 – 1:00 | Digital B2B Sales & Online Showrooms

How to leverage digital platforms like JOOR, Faire, NuORDER
How to create an engaging online showroom

🍽 1:00 – 2:00 | Networking Lunch

🔹 2:00 – 3:30 | Trade Shows & Direct Selling to Buyers

How to prepare for international trade shows (Pure, Tranoi, Who’s Next, Coterie, Magic ...)
How to attract buyers to your stand & follow up effectively

🔹 3:30 – 4:00 | Coffee & Networking Break

🔹 4:00 – 5:30 | PR & Marketing for International Sales

How to attract buyers through strategic PR & influencer marketing
Building a strong export sales narrative

🔹 5:30 – 6:00 | Panel Discussion with Industry Experts

Q&A session with professionals in the industry

🗓 Day 3: Scaling & Sustainable Export Growth

🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🔹 9:00 – 9:30 | Recap & Individual Business Assessment

Reviewing progress & export readiness checklist

🔹 9:30 – 11:00 | Logistics, Shipping, Distribution and Payment Strategies

Understanding import/export regulations
Managing international shipping, warehousing & returns
Payment solutions and risk management

🔹 11:00 – 11:15 | Break

🔹 11:15 – 12:30 | Be Invest Ready, Funding & Incubators

Rules to be invest ready (executive summary, business plan), fashion accelerator programs
Alternative funding options for global expansion

🍽 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch & Informal Networking

🔹 1:30 – 2:30 | Creating an International Sales Roadmap

Action plan for the next 12 months
Defining KPIs & domestic-export sales targets

🔹 2:30 – 3:30 | Pitching Your Brand to Buyers – Live Workshop

Hands-on roleplay & expert feedback

🔹 3:30 – 4:00 | Closing Reflections & Next Steps

Certificates, key takeaways & final Q&A

🚀 Outcomes:

✅ Clear strategy to enter & scale in international markets
✅ Defined list of B2B stores & buyers to connect with
✅ Improved sales & negotiation skills for global success
✅ A structured 12-month roadmap for sustainable export growth

The content will be driven by the goals you will share with us.
We will work with a very small group of brands to go deep into what your business needs.

Some homework will be required before the retreat starts.

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Testimonials from France, UK, Poland, Trinidad, Uruguay ...

"I have known Thierry for many years and can honestly say you will be learning and working with someone who has enormous knowledge of every aspect of business growth and he has the top contacts to support and grow your brand world wide. He is a genuine personality with no airs and Grace's and will help take you to the top of your ladder much sooner than you would have thought possible."
Parveen, Designer - UK

"Thierry is the person you can trust."
Nadia, Designer - UK

“I like the honest and analytical look, the treatment of varied topics such as costs, places of sale, brand positioning, focus on the product ... Everything is super important, and I appreciate the comments being honest, timely & practical. I want to thank you again for all your advice. During the 1-2-1 meeting I left with A LOT to think & restructure. Now, I know where the dangers are.
Alice, Designer - Uruguay

"Appreciated the work done and continuous support that I received. Approachable, friendly and super professional. I recommend you use them if you are serious and willing to be challenged in how to better manage your business."
Iwona, Designer - UK

"It has been a pleasure working with Thierry & Rachid from Global Fashion Management. They were available at all times and their work has exceeded our expectations. They went the extra mile to fine tune the programme onsite for the benefit of our young Designers.
I would strongly recommend using Global Fashion Management for any Fashion workshop or masterclass. They bring energy and excitement to their presentation and we had excellent feedback from all attendees at the “Boost your brand” Fashion Masterclass."
Jason, Inves TT - Trinidad

"Thierry Bayle is extremely knowledgeable on the fashion industry and not only does he offer great advice, he also asks intelligent and useful questions that make you think.
I have come to him for feedback on my business on numerous occasions, and he has always encouraged me to go beyond my initial inquiry, and to look more broadly for solutions.
He pushes you to look at the bigger picture, at the actions that will sustain your business, and make it grow and become relevant."
Betsy, Designer - Austria

"This is a service I recommend to everyone who wants to accelerate and take their business more seriously to the next level. Highly recommended."
Marguerite, Designer - UK

"I really enjoy working with him, he challenges me on the way I run the business and the mentoring is helping me make it more effective and profitable. He makes me see things through different eyes. I would 100% validate his logic and advice."
Geraldy, CEO - Norway

"Je souhaitais avoir un accompagnement de qualité et une expertise mature, je n'ai pas été déçue !
J'ai appris énormément dans le domaine de la création d'entreprise, grâce à vos conseils et vos méthodes de management, basées sur le bon sens.
Très à l'écoute, vous avez su trouver des solutions aux problématiques rencontrées.
Qualité, bienveillance et enthousiasme."
Flore, Designer - France

W 2019 roku podjęliśmy współpracę z firmą Global Fashion Management. Firma wykonała dla nas usługę konsultingową polegającą na doradztwie w zakresie wprowadzenia marki odzieżowej na rynek amerykański oraz europejski. Doradcą reprezentującym firmę był Thierry Bayle.
Thierry w sposób sumienny i terminowy wywiązał się z obowiązków. Jest osobą o dużym doświadczeniu w zakresie doradztwa markom odzieżowym na różnych rynkach. Thierry pomógł nam w sposób rzetelny poznać specyfikę rynku amerykańskiego oraz europejskiego oraz przygotować się do targów odzieżowych na tych rynkach. Świadczone przez niego usługi charakteryzowały się wysokim profesjonalizmem i kompleksowym podejściem do powierzonych zadań. Thierry był bardzo zaangażowany i otwarty na nasze potrzeby. Bardzo dobrze dostosował świadczone usługi do charakterystyki naszej marki.
Z całym przekonaniem rekomendujemy usługi doradcze Global Fashion Management oraz doradcy Thierry’ego Bayle’a jako specjalistów w swojej branży oraz godnych zaufania partnerów biznesowych.
Natalia, Designer - Poland