Sakshi Chawla

Strategic fashion buying, merchandising, and business leader with 18+ years of experience across international brand management, premium retail, ecommerce, exports, and omnichannel fashion businesses. Proven expertise in category planning, OTB management, P&L ownership, international sourcing, and scaling fashion brands across retail and digital ecosystems. Experienced in managing premium and international fashion portfolios across organized retail, exports, and entrepreneurship, with deep understanding of consumer trends, assortment planning, margin optimization, and marketplace growth.

Adept at building strategic partnerships with global stakeholders, driving profitable growth, and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in fast-paced fashion environments.

Co-Founder at Getaway Clothing Pvt. Ltd. (TGAC) (2022-01 – Present)

Premium Resortwear & Lifestyle Brand

• Built and scaled a premium resortwear brand across D2C, marketplaces, ecommerce platforms, and premium multi-designer retail channels.
• Successfully launched TGAC across ecommerce and ecommerce fashion platforms, expanding omnichannel visibility and customer reach.
• Led end-to-end buying, merchandising, assortment planning, and seasonal category strategy aligned with evolving consumer trends.
• Managed complete P&L including inventory planning, pricing strategy, margin optimization, and sell-through performance.
• Expanded brand presence across omnichannel touchpoints and premium fashion retail networks.
• Drove marketplace merchandising strategy with focus on visibility, conversion, premium positioning, and customer acquisition.
• Collaborated with manufacturing and sourcing partners to optimize lead times, quality, and inventory efficiency.
• Developed India-relevant product adaptations balancing global resortwear trends with local consumer preferences.
• Led brand partnerships, fashion collaborations, PR initiatives, and launch campaigns to strengthen market visibility.
• Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives using Shopify and Zoho to improve operational efficiency, merchandising visibility, and customer engagement.

Manager at Kabir Impex Pvt. Ltd. (2011-01 – Present)

International Textile & Apparel Business

• Managed international buyer relationships across Spain, Greece, Australia, Kuwait, Dubai, Japan, and USA markets.
• Led product development, sourcing, merchandising, and commercial negotiations with global clients and vendor partners.
• Strengthened export business through trend-led product development and market-specific assortment planning.
• Participated in international trade fairs and fashion platforms to drive business development and strategic partnerships.
• Improved margins and operational efficiency through supplier optimization and cost negotiations.
• Collaborated with fashion and retail stakeholders including FDCI and Lakmé Fashion Week to align product direction with evolving global trends.
• Directed cross-border coordination across production, logistics, delivery timelines, and vendor management.
• Mentored merchandising and operations teams while managing key international accounts.

Merchandise Manager at Ritu Kumar (2009-07 – 2011-08)

• Managed merchandising and seasonal planning for 22 retail stores across EBOs, franchises, and international outlets.
• Led OTB planning, assortment allocation, and inventory optimization to improve sell-through and profitability.
• Collaborated with buying, production, and retail teams to align assortment strategy with consumer demand trends.
• Monitored category performance, stock health, and margin delivery across multiple retail formats.
• Coordinated with supply chain and vendor teams to improve merchandise flow and operational efficiency.
• Supported ecommerce and multichannel merchandising initiatives for the brand.
• Strengthened SIS merchandising and retail visibility strategies across formats.

Senior Merchandiser at Forever New (2009-05 – 2009-07)

• Contributed to the India launch of the Australian fashion brand across retail and SIS formats.
• Worked closely with the Australian buying team to localize global assortments for Indian consumers.
• Supported merchandising, store planning, and category execution across multiple cities.
• Assisted in launch planning for Delhi Saket flagship and expansion across North India.

Merchandiser at Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. (2008-03 – 2009-04)

• Managed premium international fashion brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, FCUK, and Forever New across North India retail floors.
• Supported retail expansion, SIS rollouts, and merchandising execution for premium fashion categories.
• Coordinated category visibility, inventory movement, and seasonal merchandise execution.

Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Retail – Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi (2006-01 – 2008-01)

B.A. (Hons.) in Economics – SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi (2002-01 – 2005-01)