Alexis Buehrer Design

Alexis Buehrer Design

MANIFESTO

I stand for collective work, collaboration and exchange.
I believe in sharing ideas between creatives and industries yields innovation.

I value equality and inclusion without discrimination.
I thrive in diverse environments and see through the eyes of my neighbors.

I strive to create sustainable solutions that care for future generations and the planet.
I want to work across the world on new processes, respectful of worker and the environment.

I bring meaning, purpose, education and joy to fashion and design.
I want the next generation to be proud and safe.

I promote quality, craftsmanship, knowledge and transparency.
I know true success comes as a result of good work and excellence.

I consider the well-being of any teams to be a priority with mutual empowerment and support.
I share my stories, we learn and grow by being together.

MISSIONS

/ FASHION CONSULTING

This consulting is a good start for new designers or young brands who want to make a move towards responsible fashion and need help having a global view on the different steps and challenges.
I help start the conversation along the development process to reach the goals and protect the integrity of the brand.
I share my experience and expertise so the next generation can move forward.
I source the right partners in Portugal to develop and produce your project including fabric, trim and factory selection.

/ DESIGN

My international experience and the diversity of products I worked on give me the ability to create a full range of products adapted to each client.
I manage the concept development process from mood boards to sketches & first samples to production approval.
Specialist in Men’s & Women’s Apparel.

/ DESIGN FACILITATOR IN PORTUGAL

In the world we live in today, we need to make better decisions and streamline how we work in the fashion industry, cutting costs and supporting sustainability.
I offer my experience and expertise to manage the follow up at local factories in Portugal until the finished garments are approved, providing a domestic facilitator service.
I help your brand source responsible fabrics, trims and dead stock in Portugal. I review and approve lab dips and print strike offs for samples and production with urgency,  mindful of the time & action calendar with the goal of cutting costs.

SERVICES:

  • Design, Tech packs
  • Research, moodboard & color palette
  • Consulting on collection & range planning
  • Dead stock sourcing and solutions
  • Fabric & trim sourcing & selection
  • Fabric development & lab dip approval 
  • Sample & production fitting

EXPERTISE:

  • Hand sketch to Illustrator & Photoshop
  • Creative Direction
  • Fashion Design
  • Technical Sketches
  • Merchandising & Range Planning
  • Design Development Time & Action management
  • Team management
  • Show/ Pre-Collection/ Outlet
  • European and American Market Specialist

WHY:

  • +13 years of experience
  • Fast design decision for problem solving
  • Time saving on sampling and production
  • Cost saving on shipping and travel
  • Solutions focused on responsible processes

See you soon!

Based in Lisbon, Portugal
contact: alexis.buehrer@gmail.com