Hey There!
I'M KENCHEN.
I’m a fashion consultant on a mission to make a lasting impact and inspire women worldwide to break barriers in business. For the past 17 years, I’ve immersed myself in the off-price clothing sector, carving out a path in a predominantly male-dominated industry. Originally from Indonesia, I brought my expertise, ambition, and vision to New York, where I’ve been shaping the off-price fashion world under the roof of Empire Apparel LLC, one smart deal at a time.
In this niche market, I’m not just a participant; I’m a trailblazer. My journey has been about breaking barriers, practicing sustainability, and refining my craft in every aspect of my work. What sets me apart is my unique blend of market insight and innovative thinking.
Beyond my professional success, I’m passionate about finding creative solutions and uncovering opportunities in every corner of this ever-evolving industry. I believe success isn’t about following the status quo—it’s about leading with purpose, innovating, and grabbing the opportunities that are always around us.
By sharing what I’ve learned, I aim to empower others to lead and innovate. My ideas don’t just follow the crowd—they lead it.
Welcome to my universe, where opportunities are everywhere, waiting to be seized!
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How Kenchen Arjandas Bharwani Explains Off-Price Fashion, Surplus Inventory, and Waste Reduction
Kenchen Arjandas Bharwani is a fashion consultant specializing in the off-price apparel sector, with expertise in inventory distribution, excess stock recovery, and supply chain strategy. She is a professional in the fields of manufacturing and retail, helping...
In Her Own Words: In the world of off-price fashion, Kenchen Bharwani sees value others miss
If one woman’s trash is another’s treasure, Kenchen Bharwani has found the keys to the kingdom in the off-price fashion industry. There’s opportunity all around if you keep an open mind and get creative. In fact, if I had to boil down the reason for my career success,...
How Innovative Fabric Blends Are Opening Value-Driven Retail to New Customers
Social media is changing how we shop, educating everyday consumers on the best type of fabrics to invest in. TikTok has been flooded with videos on conversations around fabric content, durability and garment performance. As shoppers become more educated and focused on...
Professional Recognitions
Participated as a Juror for the A’ Design Awards – Member of the Grand Jury Panel
In this role, I collaborated alongside a distinguished panel of
globally recognized designers, professors, entrepreneurs, journalists, and publishers to evaluate and select outstanding design innovations across multiple categories.
As part of the Grand Jury, I contributed expert insight and critical evaluation to assess submissions in the apparel and textile category based on creativity, functionality, sustainability, and market relevance. The judging process involved reviewing a diverse range of projects from designers and companies worldwide, recognizing work that demonstrates exceptional originality and impact within the global design and creative industries.
The A’ Design Award is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading international design competitions, celebrating innovation and excellence across disciplines. Serving on the Grand Jury reflects a commitment to advancing design standards while supporting emerging and established talents who are shaping the future of design.
Participated as a speaker and lead workshop host for Business Outreach Centre (BOC) Network – Women’s Business Centre
Drawing from my nearly two decades of experiences, I led a workshop surrounding the theme of finding a niche in a saturated market. The invitation was kindly extended to me by the director, Delia Awusi, the director of WBC – Brooklyn. I shared practical frameworks drawn from my work in off-price fashion to help participants identify overlooked opportunities and redefine value in competitive markets.
I translated real-world fashion strategies, such as surplus repositioning, audience matching, and storytelling, into tools that can be applied across other industries. The workshop included interactive exercises focused on brand positioning, audience targeting, and emotional differentiation. It reinforced my approach to helping professionals turn market saturation into clarity, relevance, and sustainable growth.
Ideas & Impact by Jeremy Jones Podcast
In this podcast interview with Jeremy, Kenchen Bharwani discussed how creativity is redefining the off-price fashion industry—not just through innovative products, but by reimagining processes, customer experiences, and ways of delivering value in a fast-moving market. She highlighted that sustainable growth in off-price fashion comes from cultivating strong, trust-based relationships across suppliers, customers, and industry peers, which build resilience and open unexpected opportunities. Kenchen also stressed the importance of agility, explaining that businesses able to pivot quickly in times of crisis can transform market disruptions into new avenues for growth.
The Recommerce Show – Inside The World Of Off-Price Fashion Sourcing with Shivang Maheshwari
In her recent conversation with podcast host Shivang, Kenchen Bharwani unpacked the evolving landscape of off-price fashion, drawing on her unique background, her past work experiences and her current experience at Empire Apparel LLC. She shared how creativity, trust, and strategic relationships shape effective liquidation and recommerce strategies, transforming what many see as “discounted goods” into opportunities for brand growth and customer connection. Kenchen emphasized that off-price fashion is not a race to the bottom but a dynamic channel where strong ethics, agile crisis management, and thoughtful presentation can turn excess inventory into high-performing assets. Looking ahead, she highlighted the shift of brands viewing recommerce as a strategic lever rather than a last resort, signaling a more sustainable and innovative future for off-price fashion.
Invited Speaker – RV Institute of Management (RVIM), India – 2nd International Conference on Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA 2025) in Hybrid Mode (Online) – April 12-13, 2025
Sustainable Leadership – Creating a Ripple Effect in the Off Price Fashion Industry
Kenchen Bharwani, a distinguished fashion consultant at Empire Apparel LLC, New York, will deliver an inspiring talk on Sustainable Leadership – Creating a Ripple Effect in the Off-Price Fashion Industry. Exploring the intersection of business intelligence, data analytics, and ethical practices, Kenchen highlights how intentional leadership and innovative technologies are transforming this cost-driven sector. She shares real-world examples of empowering women in supply chains, leveraging predictive analytics to minimize waste, and adopting cutting-edge tools like isotopic testing for ethical sourcing. She also uncovers how sustainable leadership can create lasting impacts across industries and communities, fostering a more responsible future.
Plenary Keynote Speaker – International Conference on Business, Management, Educational Strategies, and Technological Integration (ICBMESTI). Hybrid Conference (Virtual) Istanbul, Turkey – 28th – 29th April, 2025
Fashion That Sustains – How Off-Price Fashion Drives Circularity, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Industry.
In this conference, Kenchen showcases how the off price industry aligns with SDG 8 ( Decent Work & Economic Growth ) and SDG 9 ( Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure ) by promoting circularity, creating jobs, and using technology to build a more resilient supply chain that ensures long term sustainability. We will also address the key challenges present in the fashion industry, and offer insights and solutions that some of the renowned clothing brands and what she as a fashion consultant at Empire Apparel LLC implements.