I built XTOPHERHARLAN after two decades leading product and commercial teams inside some of the world’s most iconic brands. Much of that time was spent apprenticing under visionary founders and CEOs, inside companies that redefined how brands look, feel, and operate. What started as a one-off project evolved into a practice and the studio took shape.

Today, we work shoulder to shoulder with founders and creative leads. Sharpening vision. Building product. Connecting brand and business.

XTOPHERHARLAN is a brand consultancy and partner for companies navigating growth, reinvention, or new beginnings. We work across fashion, interiors, and lifestyle. Some brands are early stage, some are legacy. All are building with purpose and taste.

We believe product is the clearest expression of a brand, where strategy meets creativity and commerce. Our specialty is product-led brand building. From creative and merchandising to planning and org structure. Everything customer-facing. Everything behind the curtain.

Sometimes we advise. Sometimes we step inside and build it with you.

The studio was founded in 2020. Southern California is home. Our work travels.

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