DALLAS-BASED APPAREL & RETAIL CONSULTING
Apparel expertise. Thoughtfully executed.
I help apparel brands and retailers bring their vision to life through merchandising, showroom design, creative direction, and product training.
20+ years of industry experience
BRAND VISION → CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
FEATURED PROJECT
Horn Legend
From an empty shell to a fully branded showroom. A space designed for product presentation, buyer appointments, and a distinctive brand experience.
THE COMPLETE SPACE
BUYER APPOINTMENTS
BRAND DETAILS
Dallas Market Center
Creative & Product Training
Space planning, fixture and furniture sourcing, and merchandising for showrooms and store openings
HOW I CAN HELP
Showrooms & Retail Spaces
Merchandising & Buying
Support where your brand needs it.
Product presentation and assortment planning informed by your brand, customers, and sales goals.
Photo shoot planning, product styling, and training that helps teams present collections with confidence.
A closer look at the details.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
PHOTO SHOOTS & STYLING
PRODUCT TRAINING
MEET DAVE GATES
Experience with a personal approach.
I bring more than 20 years of apparel industry experience, including merchandising and retail roles with J.Hilburn, Billy Reid, and Neiman Marcus. Today, I work directly with brands and retailers to connect product, presentation, and customer experience.
What's next for your brand?
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Whether you’re planning a showroom, refreshing your merchandising, or preparing a collection launch, let’s talk about how I can help.