Past Tense
With over 18 years of experience in global product development, sourcing, and operations, Adrien Forray has built a career at the intersection of technical innovation, material sourcing, and process optimization for some of the world’s most respected fashion and luxury brands. His expertise spans outerwear, footwear, leather goods, and technical textiles, with a strong emphasis on scaling product teams, optimizing supply chains, and implementing digital solutions (PLM, ERP, BI) to drive efficiency and growth.
Adrien has held leadership roles at Burberry, Kering, Axel Arigato, Norse Projects, and Novalpina, where he played a pivotal role in developing high-performance materials, enhancing product engineering, and leading global sourcing strategies. He has successfully managed cross-functional teams across Europe, Asia, and North America, ensuring that product execution aligns with both commercial goals and sustainability initiatives.
Currently, Adrien serves as Operational Director at Resourced, where he leads a team across Portugal, Spain, Vietnam, and China, supporting 13 brands in optimizing their sourcing and product execution strategies. He is also Chairman of the Board at Past Tense, a brand he co-founded, and continues to shape industry standards through his expertise in material research, technical development, and strategic supply chain innovation.
Driven by a passion for excellence in product craftsmanship, operational agility, and sustainability, Adrien thrives on bridging technical expertise with strategic vision, helping brands streamline development, enhance quality, and scale operations for long-term success.
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Past Tense
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Past Knowledge – Made Current — The PAST TENSE brand philosophy is centred around self-expression and the appreciation of high quality. — The constant process of improvement and the desire to always do better products are the brand's drivers. Catering to like-minded people who recognise and appreciate great craftsmanship, PAST TENSE comes out of the idea of not just chasing newness, but slowing down. To contemplate and look at fashion in a past tense. To learn from the past knowledge, traditions and craftsmanship of luxury manufacturing. And take that knowledge and see it through a contemporary lens to create a product with a modern and unique language that is relevant for today and tomorrow. — Expressive yet timeless high-quality products - A new Scandinavian staple