About

Industry Allies was founded in 2021 with a simple idea: a craving for community. What began as a small group of friends showing together to share resources and create opportunities quickly grew into a mission-driven platform. Founded by Chelsea Segall, Industry Allies was built to foster collaboration and make success more accessible for emerging and established brands alike. Inspired by the sense of community we find in our personal lives, we set out to create that same sense of connection and support within the fashion industry.

With over a decade of experience in sales, operations, and brand building, our team has always been driven by a passion for meaningful partnerships and long-term growth. From launching small labels to helping multimillion-dollar brands evolve, we understand the power of collaboration and the need for curated spaces where brands, buyers, and creatives can thrive together.

As we move into 2025, we’ve recognized the growing demand for these spaces and are evolving to meet it. Industry Allies is stepping back from directly leading sales to focus on consulting deeply with a select number of brands. Through fractional roles such as sales director or chief commercial strategist, we are helping brands refine strategies and unlock their full potential. At the same time, we are dedicating more energy to hosting curated spaces that maximize buyers’ time and schedules, particularly during market weeks in New York.

THE FUTURE OF SALES WITH INDUSTRY ALLIES

Industry Allies is evolving our approach to brand launches by collaborating with key leaders in the wholesale space to modernize how brands enter the global market. We're partnering with specialized teams across different categories- footwear, accessories, and handbags; contemporary collections; and advanced collections - to provide brands with a strategic, multi channel launch. These partnerships will position brands under both the Industry Allies umbrella and that of our esteemed partners, offering exclusive placement in the Industry Allies co-ops, dedicated marketing through our Instagram and client reach out with visibility across both platforms. This collaborative approach ensures a stronger, more dynamic market entry for brands, leveraging the expertise of industry leaders to maximize reach and impact.

INDUSTRY ALLIES COMMUNITY DRIVEN SPACES

Looking ahead, we are excited to grow beyond New York, with plans to expand these spaces to Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and beyond. We look forward to inviting more friends, more brands, and more buyers to join these dynamic, discovery-driven spaces where connection, innovation, and success come together.