
Commercial success is achieved by leveraging strategic partnerships and an extensive relevant network.
The result of 25+ years’ experience working with the leading luxury groups across the world.


Sarah Scalisi-Walsh
French-Italian based in London, Sarah is renowned for her expertise in crafting international growth strategies for luxury and lifestyle brands.
Growing up in her parents' couture atelier in France, Sarah launched her international career in Hong Kong, working with Benetton and Cerruti. With life and work experience across three continents—Europe, Asia, and Australia—she brings a deep understanding of diverse luxury markets, leveraging her extensive network and global expertise to drive success in the industry.
Drawing on her commercial and merchandising experience with renowned brands such as Prada, Armani, Kenzo, Burberry, and Alexander McQueen, Sarah has sharpened her expertise in designing and executing strategies for wholesale, franchise and travel retail on a global scale, both in established and emerging markets.
In 2018, Sarah founded Ab Fash. As a strategic thinker, dynamic communicator fluent in multiple languages, and results-driven leader, she employs a meticulous approach, akin to personae institu, to enable strategic decision-making and guide her clients to international commercial success.
Clients Love
"Sarah is reliable, trustworthy, and brought an incredible energy to our team. She is on the pulse of the industry."
- LAPOINTE VP of Sales & Marketing
Partnerships and Collaborations
Ab Fash partners include independent and investment-backed luxury heritage and lifestyle brands, as well as creative designers.
London - NYC - Paris - Milan
MARY KATRANTZOU - Since 2019
Engagement: Global Business Development & Commercial Strategy
Project: Spearheaded comprehensive business development initiatives, significantly enhancing the brand's commercial presence globally
Category: WRTW
Territories: GLOBAL

LAPOINTE - 2023
Engagement: International Strategy Consultant
Project: International launch, Strategic positioning, mapping and partnership with key stakeholders
Category: WRTW
Territories: EMEA / APAC / EMERGING MARKET

+ Strategic Projects:
enhancing global strategy and market expansion efforts, contributing to each brand's growth and international acclaim:
Stella Holding, Maggie & Rose, Sister Jane, Bruno Frisoni, Delos, Oyuna, Rosetta Getty, Helen Kaminski

NANUSHKA / SUNNEI / AERON - 2021
Engagement: Board Director, Global Wholesale Strategy
Project: Directed global wholesale strategies that expanded market reach and strengthened brand equity across the portfolio
Category: ALL
Territories: GLOBAL
ALIGHIERI - 2022
Engagement: Board Advisor, Global Commercial Director
Project: Hands-on strategic guidance and commercial leadership
Category: JEWELLERY
Territories: GLOBAL

ANYA HINDMARCH - 2023
Engagement: International Development
Project: Development and global rollout of the 'Labelled' concept, including the mapping of new partnerships, models and franchise opportunities
Category: LG
Territories: GLOBAL
