I help entrepreneurs and established brands start, grow, and scale profitable businesses within the luxury sector.
With expertise across over 10 verticals — including interior design, home decor, furniture, tableware, fine gifts, leather goods, textiles, heritage crafts, jewelry, gourmet food, boutique hotels, wellness, and beauty — I provide strategic guidance tailored to the unique demands of the luxury market.
Through business accelerators, workshops, mentorship programs, and private consulting, I deliver actionable strategies drawn from 15+ years of leadership in the global luxury industry. Whether you're launching a new venture or seeking to elevate an existing brand, I create customized plans to position you for sustainable, high-impact growth.
Boutiques, department stores, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to refine brand positioning, expand sales channels, and strengthen customer loyalty in the luxury sector.
Interior designers, artists, artisans, luxury makers, and other creative entrepreneurs seeking to build impactful brands and expand market reach.
Designer centers, industry trade shows, museums, galleries, and organizations dedicated to promoting creativity, craftsmanship, and design excellence.
Art consulting for boutique hotels, vacation homes, model residences, and retail spaces—curating art, objects, and design elements that enhance emotional resonance and spatial identity.
Interior Design - Furniture & Home Decor - Tableware & Gifts - Fine Art & Experiential Tech Art - Fashion, Leather Goods & Textiles - Watches & Jewelry - Heritage Craft - Gourmet Food - Hospitality - Beauty, Health & Wellness -
I create strategic partnerships and high-impact collaborations that enhance visibility, customer engagement, and brand prestige. From curated activations to educational content and industry events, I work with cultural institutions, trade shows, and design centers to co-create experiences rooted in luxury values and creative innovation.
A snapshot of outcomes across brand activations, partnerships, and advisory—what we did, what shifted, and what it delivered.
Hi, I’m Marilisa Barbieri — a luxury business consultant with over 20 years of experience in the North American and European design industries.
I’ve worked with top French and Italian luxury brands, developing deep expertise in brand positioning, aesthetics, and high-end business growth across industries like jewelry, fragrance, home decor, and fashion.
Holding both an MBA and a degree in Interior Design & Arts, I coach creative professionals and entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, launch successful collections, scale their luxury businesses, and increase revenue. My consulting spans 10+ verticals, including interior design, furniture, tableware, leather goods, heritage craft, gourmet food, boutique hospitality, and wellness.
Featured in Forbes Expert Panel and Entrepreneur as a "Featured Voice," I have collaborated with global leaders such as Maison & Objet, Business of Home, the D&D Building, the Pacific Design Center, and NY NOW.
Today, I share proven luxury business strategies through private consulting, online courses, webinars, accelerator programs, and industry talks — helping creative entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale their luxury brands worldwide.
Sensory branding is one of the most powerful and time-tested strategies used by the world’s top luxury brands.
To help you elevate your own brand, I’ve created a practical guide that shows you how to transform your business identity through the five senses — a proven luxury marketing technique that deepens customer loyalty and creates unforgettable brand experiences.
Request it now to start building a luxury brand that resonates on every sensory level.