Strategy. Product. Production.

Merchandising-led product strategy for premium brands, retailers, and hospitality—brought to life through a curated network of European factories.

product strategy + production

From assortment strategy to factory execution, we develop product that is intentional, well-positioned, and built to perform—across retail, hospitality, and lifestyle brands.

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ABOUT STUDIO

A merchandising lens across strategy and production.

Studio BARTEAUX is a product and merchandising studio working at the intersection of strategy, development, and production. We help brands define what to make, how it performs, and how to bring it to life—through a curated network of factories in Portugal and Italy.

Led by Naomi Bartee, the studio brings nearly two decades of experience across luxury retail, independent brands, and global consulting—combining creative instinct with commercial rigor.

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Founder – Led with love.

Founder – Led with love.

Founder – Led with love.

Founder – Led with love.

Who I work with

I work with retailers, hospitality groups, and lifestyle brands to define and evolve product strategy—building assortments that are both distinctive and commercially sound. I partner with brands that value thoughtful product, long-term growth, and elevated execution.

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Founder – Led with love.

Founder – Led with love.

Founder – Led with love.

Founder – Led with love.

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how we work

Engage at any stage—from defining the product to bringing it to market—with hands-on guidance and a focus on quality, positioning, and long-term value.

(1)

Discovery & Intake

We align on brand, goals, and opportunity.

(2)

Line Planning & Strategy

We define what to make, why it works, and how it sells—grounded in sales analysis, assortment planning, and performance.

(3)

Development & Sampling

We translate ideas into product with the right factory partners.

(4)

Production & Delivery

We oversee execution through final delivery—ensuring quality, timing, and consistency.

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Trusted FACTORY PARTNERS

Access to a curated network of premium factories across Portugal and Italy.

We connect brands to a highly vetted network of European manufacturers—selected for quality, specialization, and consistency. Each partnership is matched based on category, positioning, and scale, ensuring the right fit from both a product and brand perspective.

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Development & Production

We bring product to life through a trusted network of factories in Portugal and Italy—built on quality, precision, and partnership.

We work closely with specialized manufacturers and mills to ensure every product meets both creative and commercial standards. From sampling through final delivery, production is managed with clarity, consistency, and attention to detail.

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What types of fashion brands do you work with?

Where are your production partners based?

Can you support only part of the process?

What’s the typical production timeline?

Do you develop private label collections?

What types of garments do you specialize in?

Are your materials sustainably sourced?

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Let’s build better product.

Whether you’re refining product strategy or developing a collection, we partner with a select group of brands each season.

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