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Leary Forteau Agency is a wholesale and brand development partner focused on building and positioning contemporary fashion brands within the North America market.

We work closely with designers and founders across the full lifecycle — from early development through market placement and long-term growth — ensuring that each collection is introduced, distributed, and scaled with clarity and intention.

Our approach is built to operate differently. We streamline process, remove inefficiencies, and integrate modern systems that allow us to move with precision, responsiveness, and focus — supporting brands in building not only visibility, but sustainable profitability.

We are selective in who we partner with. Our role is not transactional — we act as a true extension of the brands we represent, aligning strategy, positioning, and execution to ensure each collection is placed where it belongs.

We build brands with clarity, place them with purpose, and scale them with discipline.

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We support brands across the full lifecycle — from development through market placement — ensuring every step is aligned with how the brand is built, positioned, and scaled.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Leary Forteau is the founder of Leary Forteau Agency, with over 20 years of experience across retail, brand development, and market growth.


His perspective is shaped by building brands from the ground up and operating at scale — bringing a disciplined, clear approach to how brands are positioned and grown within the North America market.