Careful selection of designers and brands allows The Launch Pad to create a cache that express luxury designs with an edge. The Launch Pad is a leading marketer in Manhattan as a premier luxury showroom for advanced designer collections. Here is a compacted list of the services and capabilities offered by The Launch Pad:

Tailor made, full service international business model providing branded companies that wish to grow and expand their business and market presence with a multitude of services:

• Competitive Analysis and Brand Positioning Modeling and Advisement

• Analysis of client business model, presentation and execution of strategic plan

• Merchandising Seasonal Collections for specific regional and territory needs

• Local and global Sales and Distribution Management

• Organization of Logistic Services such as set up of Pick and Pack Shipping Facilities, Factoring, Accounts Receivable

• Sales Forecasting, budgeting and Sales Analysis

• Showroom Services

• Premium Positioning at regional tradeshow

• Retail Store and office location scouting and placement with local area expert real-estate brokers

Alessandra Volpi has always been in the midst of fashion. Born and raised in Italy, her family’s business is in fashion, from design to manufacturing. With over 15 years of experience in specialized European higher end designer brands, Alessandra has had the opportunity to work with labels such as Alberto Biani, Costume National, Dries Van Noten and Romeo Gigli;

Influenced by the talent of various fashion houses and showrooms and driven by the desire to promote collections from European and American luxury designers, in July 2006, Alessandra started The Launch Pad, a full service sales and marketing showroom in New York City specialized in European and American advanced designer brands. Alessandra understands the Fashion industry in its entirety participating in all aspects of the manufacturing and production processes. She has visited distribution centers in Italy, Shanghai and Korea and participated in Fashion week from Europe to New York to San Paulo. Her knowledge, experiences, and expertise allows her to present a showroom that encompasses both ready-to-wear and accessory collections that display a cohesive approach to style.