LenaMikhailova

Luxury home & lifestyle retail

Williams et Oliver

Dom Farfora · official distributor of luxury living maisons

RolesSenior Brand Manager · Brand & Communications Manager Period2018 – 2022 · Moscow Portfolio10+ luxury maisons Retail7 stores, incl. a store at the Bvlgari Hotel

Key Responsibilities

Senior Brand Manager

May 2021 – Oct 2022

Led the Marketing & Advertising function in Dom Farfora retail company for a portfolio of 10+ premium brands across online and retail. Coordinated GTM, co-op funding, and brand DNA alignment with EU, UK, and US HQs. Drove launches, activations, and private label GTM.

  • 01
    Multi-Brand Strategy & Development: oversaw full-cycle brand development — from strategy design to execution — for a portfolio of 10+ premium and luxury brands, coordinating GTM, co-op funding, and brand DNA alignment with EU, UK, and US headquarters.
  • 02
    Boutique & Flagship Launches: co-led launch strategy and brand positioning for new multi-brand boutiques, including visual development, in-store representation, and omnichannel campaign curation for a luxury retail launch.
  • 03
    Brand Guidelines & Visual Merchandising: adapted brand guidelines and visual merchandising standards across multiple luxury maisons and retail locations — governing POS materials, window display strategy, in-store content, and brand activation playbooks to ensure omnichannel consistency.
  • 04
    Integrated Marketing & Cross-Functional Execution: built IMC plans, digital activations, and retail tools to drive conversion; coordinated with Sales, Education, Supply Chain, and creative/media agencies while managing A&P budgets and forecasting.
  • 05
    Partnerships & Private Label GTM: built brand advocacy with luxury partners across hospitality, aviation, and banking sectors, and led end-to-end go-to-market strategy for new private label brands.
+40%above annual sales target
10+luxury maisons
7retail stores
25+luxury partners

Brand & Communications Manager

Apr 2018 – May 2020

Led brand strategy and integrated communications for a portfolio of global premium brands. Worked with HQs, agencies, and retail to deliver events, PR, and content. Built advocacy programs to grow organic reach.

  • 01
    Multi-Brand Strategy & Communications: led brand strategy and integrated communications across a portfolio of global premium home & lifestyle brands, aligning with HQs, agencies, and retail partners.
  • 02
    Trade Marketing & Retail Excellence: end-to-end trade marketing and retail excellence execution for premium brands across major department stores, ensuring brand DNA consistency at retail and online.
  • 03
    Premium Activations & PR Events: concept-to-delivery of premium brand activations and PR events, synchronizing digital strategy with high-end retail experiences to drive traffic and revenue growth.
  • 04
    Influencer & Advocacy Programs: built a creator ambassador program from the ground up, shifting brand communications from paid media toward organic, earned reach.
  • 05
    Content & Media Strategy: repositioned PR from traditional coverage toward high-impact special projects and strategic B2B collaborations; launched an owned print media channel from concept to production to strengthen customer retention.
60+activations & PR events
+50%omnichannel traffic
+20%revenue YoY
50+creator ambassadors, −15% paid share
Elena Mikhailova at Dom Farfora
At the head office
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Collaborations with beauty & high jewelry brands

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Parure Atelier
Parure atelier
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Bvlgari
Bvlgari
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Elemis
Elemis
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Grown Alchemist and Elemis
Grown Alchemist · Elemis
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Ligne St Barth, Elemis and Babor
St. Barth · Elemis · Babor
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Mikimoto and Chopard
Mikimoto · Chopard
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
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Retail excellence

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — showcase design project
Showcase design project
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — showcase design
“Alive showcase” design
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — showcase design
“Alive showcase” details
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — showcase design
Top home & living brands in the window display
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — showcase design
“Alive showcase” — design details

Opening of new stores

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — store at the Bvlgari Hotel
Store concept for the Bvlgari Hotel
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — opening of a new store
Opening of a new store in central Moscow
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Collaborations with fashion designers

Enzo Miccio event
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Enzo Miccio event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Enzo Miccio press
Enzo Miccio × press
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Enzo Miccio × Dom Farfora
Enzo Miccio × Dom Farfora
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PR, ads, owned media & POS

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Tatler
Ad in Tatler
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — cooperation with leading media
Partnerships with leading media
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Meissen POS materials
Meissen POS materials — design concept
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Meissen packaging
Adaptation of Meissen packaging
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Meissen ad
Meissen ad
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Wedgwood ad
Wedgwood ad
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Rosenthal × Versace
Rosenthal × Versace
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — St. Louis ad
St. Louis ad
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Smeg × Dolce&Gabbana
Smeg × Dolce&Gabbana
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Home Space owned media
Owned media Home Space ↗press to explore
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — POS and press materials
“This is Meissen” — press materials
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — press interview
Interview with the goddaughter of the Russian President
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Moser ad
Moser ad
Vogue campaign
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Vogue campaign ↗press to explore
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Special projects

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — project with a premium developer
Project with a premium developer
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — project for the British Embassy
Project for the British Embassy
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — gaming project
Gaming project with a luxury shopping mall
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Events

Dom Farfora × Meissen event
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Meissen event ↗press to explore
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Porcelain figurines at the event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Chris Antemann × Meissen porcelain collection
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Chris Antemann at the Dom Farfora event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Table decoration for the Lotte Hotel event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Performance — “Alive figurines”
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Celebrating the event with my boss
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Theatrical production for the Fürstenberg event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Theatrical production for the Herend event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Meissen-branded macarons
Herend pattern
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Herend pattern
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Themed live band
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Vintage-camera photo session for VIC clients
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Herend master painters at the workshop
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Performance at the Hungarian Seasons event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Dance performance at the event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Performance at the Meissen event
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — premium brand event
Rosenthal × Versace branded cocktails
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Awards & public speaking

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — Wedding Awards at the Lotte Hotel
Wedding Awards · Lotte Hotel
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Wedding Awards
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — public speaking
Public speaking
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New product development

Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — private label product
Packaging development for Shirokov
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — new porcelain brand Shirokov
New porcelain brand Shirokov
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — private label product
Packaging development for Énigme Noble
Williams et Oliver · Dom Farfora — new board game brand
New board game brand Énigme Noble