Why Work Together?
Working with Amanda Jane will save you time, energy, money, and put you ahead of the competition. AJ provides audience-specific knowledge with a deep understanding of the fashion and retail industry. She successfully leads and inspires teams while conceptualizing abstract ideas into cohesive, desirable collections.
How is it done?
I balance trend forward ideas with strong commercial viability, longevity, and sustainability. My personal taste is secondary to the brand identity, customer, and goals of the company.
Amanda Jane has over 12+ years of experience with in-house and freelancing for both large and small brands in NYC, Dallas, Milan, Vietnam. Time zones and scheduling are never an issue.
What are your needs?
TREND FORECASTING Feeling overwhelmed with spotting the next big trend? I develop key trend stories relevant to your market. As an expert in the design and fashion industries. I inform you of what is important now, next and years to come.
CREATIVE DIRECTION + EDITING I can guide you in the right direction with original mood boards, bespoke color palettes, engaging visuals, captivating narratives and thought leadership pieces connecting you with your audience.
DESIGN + COLOR CONSULTING I support global and local brands, retailers and manufacturers to confidently update their offerings. My concepts will inspire you from product creation through to implementation and promotion.
TEXTILE DESIGN Having expertise in textile design, I pick out details that could deter the customer or draw them in from my years of experience in textile design. I select “hero prints” and land on a balanced assortment to guarantee maximum profits.
TAILORING AND PERFECT FIT Does your brand rely upon the perception of quality fit? Or wants to improve? I spent 2 years studying Italian Tailoring at Milan’s Carlo Secoli in addition to graduating from FIT, which gives me an inside out understanding of how quality garments are made and how patterns can be adjusted and fixed. I’ve lead fittings with couture and RTW clients and enjoy the discovery process in perfecting a pattern and turn it into a staple for their customers for years to come.
PUBLIC SPEAKING You can book me for an interview or a keynote talk on the fashion industry, color and trends. I’m experienced in adapting my language and the content to suit the audience.
NETWORK My international contacts throughout the industry, including designers, manufactures, fabric mills, and industry secrets are at your fingertips. I’ve successfully negotiated smaller minimums for start ups and connected companies with trusted factories and lifelong mutually beneficial relationships.