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Growing a fashion brand to over 7 figures with Charys Caldarella from Styelle Swim

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Charys Caldarella · 32 min

Summary

To achieve 7-figure success, sustainable fashion brands like Styelle Swim must master both DTC sales and global wholesale, including key marketplace partnerships. This episode reveals how to scale revenue while remaining carbon-negative, offering a blueprint for other ecommerce operators to integrate sustainability with aggressive growth strategies.

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Themes

brand buildingglobal expansionomnichannel strategysustainable business

Topics covered

carbon-negative operationsdtc growth strategiesfashion ecommerce scalingmarketplace partnerships (zalando)sustainable material sourcingwholesale network development

Episode description

Charys Caldarella is the CEO and founder of Styelle Swim, a sustainable swimwear fashion brand. Founded in 2016 they are now on track to hit €1 million this year. The growth is coming from DTC sales AND their extensive global wholesale network - including marketplaces and retailers like Zalando. We explore how she's achieving all this whilst also making the whole business carbon negative.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand building?
Diversify sales channels by actively pursuing both robust DTC sales and a global wholesale network, including major online marketplaces like Zalando, to achieve significant revenue milestones.
What does this episode say about global expansion?
Integrate carbon-negative practices throughout your supply chain and operations. This demonstrates a strong brand commitment to sustainability and can be a key differentiator in the market.
What does this episode say about omnichannel strategy?
Leverage an omnichannel strategy to provide a seamless customer experience across all touchpoints, essential for scaling a fashion brand in today's competitive landscape.
What does this episode say about sustainable business?
Develop a clear brand identity rooted in sustainability and communicate it effectively to consumers to build trust and resonate with environmentally conscious buyers.
What does this episode say about brand building?
Strategically utilize online marketplaces like Zalando to expand reach and sales without compromising direct customer relationships or brand values.

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