About The Lean Studio - Expert Fashion Consulting & Product Strategy
The Lean Studio founder James Pearce-Roberts brings 20+ years expert knowledge in fashion product development and brand leadership.
James Pearce-Roberts
Background
My career began back in 2001, first in design then product development, before moving into retail buying, then global licensing and eventually brand management. Latterly have I held various high profile roles including the VP of a global fashion house, head of design for a heritage brand and product director for the UK's fastest growing fashion startup.
Over a twenty year period I have led, coached and assembled many teams. Highlights include helping a company split between London, New York and Miami break free of its silos and achieve global success. Replacing a founder (at his request) to professionalise his startup and recruit a team to supercharge their growth and scale from $30m to $110m in under 3 years. Some of my most valued experiences were in Italy, Spain, Turkey and China, often for months at a time, working with local artisans and factories to see first hand the challenges they faced. It is during these moments, when ideas are shared and insights revealed, that intractable problems are solved. The power of human interaction!
In 2015 as the industry belatedly began to acknowledge its impact on the planet, my CEO tasked me with transitioning the brand to sustainable practises. This project was to have a profound effect on the course of my career. A decade on, and now well versed in sustainable practises, I use the knowledge accrued to advise my clients on how and where to drive change in their business without compromising on quality.
These hard-won experiences have allowed me to spot danger, react decisively and deliver radically successful outcomes, and by partnering with The Lean Studio, you too will gain access to all my insider knowledge, giving you the edge, and enabling your brand to thrive in a competitive market.
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The Lean Approach
At The Lean Studio, we believe brands can achieve operational efficiency without compromising on craftsmanship or exclusivity. Drawing inspiration from Lean Principles, we help our clients unlock hidden efficiencies, align cross-functional teams, and create lasting value for their customers.
Principle 1
Value Creation
Align your product development and operations with what your customers value most, delivering results that resonate.
Principle 2
Streamline Processes
Inefficiencies in design, development and production drain resources, slow down innovation, and increase costs. We help brands create seamless, repeatable systems that enhance and improve decision-making process, reducing development bottlenecks and avoiding project overruns.
Principle 3
Break Down Silos
Too often, brands operate in silos - design, product development, merchandising, marketing, and production functioning as separate entities with misaligned goals. By fostering collaboration we help brands unlock new efficiencies, reduce errors, and create products that truly resonate with their audience.
Principle 4
Sustainable Growth
Scaling a business in the luxury space demands a strategic, measured approach that protects brand equity while adapting to evolving consumer expectations. We help brands grow intelligently by optimising their development cycles and refining the decision making process.
Principle 5
Continual Improvement
True excellence isn’t achieved in a single moment, it’s a process of continuous refinement. With a structured approach, brands can retain their heritage while continuously adapting to ensure they remain relevant and commercially successful in an evolving market.
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