ABOUT - Axel Kolonko

Axel Kolonko

Summary

Denim product development manager and sustainable production specialist.

18 years of professional experience in the international fashion and textile industry have made me a senior manager in the industry. In mycareer I have worked for well-known brands, but also for denim CMT suppliers, where I acquired the necessary know-how to lead international teams and set up brand image driven denim collections and long-term strategic projects. The combination of my elegant collection framework creation with my sustainability management skills inspires and positively influences the people
around me. My optimistic and instructive personality makes me an excellent team player. Fluent in English, Italian and German, good in French gives me the confidence to negotiate with stakeholders to achieve my goals.

Skills

A true sustainable denim lover taking care of your Jeans from fabric choice to design, confection, washing and finishing and deliver them to the warehouse.
Pool of certified manufacturer and laundries from Italy, USA, Tunis, Egypt and Turkey serving price targets from entry to premium levels.
Sustainable fabric and components sourcing
Trend forecast
Merchandise management
Product costing and pricing
Vendor and compliance management
Traceability (product backward & fiber forward)
Upcycling specialist
Product presentation and education
Speaking 4 languages: native German, English (fluent writen + spoken), Italian (fluent writen + spoken), French (good speaking).