Services

From Idea to Production & Beyond

Find where you are in the process and what to do next.

Building a clothing brand isn’t just about design, it’s about making the right decisions at the right time.

We have grouped our services into 4 stages:

Brand Foundation, Direction & Design, Development and Production & Beyond.

Review each stage to see where you think you are and then explore the related services.


Brand Foundation

Before anything is designed, developed, or produced—there needs to be a solid foundation.

This stage focuses on defining your brand, identifying your customer, and building a product strategy that makes sense for your business. It’s where high-level ideas are refined into clear direction, including early sourcing considerations and what to launch first. Your brand DNA and product strategy becomes the foundation for every product decision you make, so you don’t waste time or money building the wrong thing.

Because the earlier you get this right, the more efficient everything becomes later.

See below for our Brand Foundation services.

  • Strategic Foundation for First-Time Founders

    Best For:

    • Early-stage founders with an idea but no clear plan

    • Founders feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start

    • Anyone before design or factory outreach

    Scope:

    A focused working session to define:

    • Brand concept + positioning

    • Target customer

    • Competitive landscape (high-level)

    • Initial product strategy (what to launch first)

    • High level sourcing strategy

    • Recommended next steps

    Deliverables:

    • 60-minute live strategy call

    • Clarity Summary including:

    • Key decisions made

    • Product direction recommendation

    • Next-step roadmap

    Timeframe:

    • Scheduled within 3–5 business days

    • Summary delivered within 5 business days

    Parameters:

    • One brand per session

    • No design or technical work included

    • No revisions (clarity document is a summary, not iterative)

    Investment:

    $375 for first 60 minutes to include clarity summary**

    Additional call time, deliverables or more in-depth scope will cost more

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT

  • Define How Your Brand Shows Up in Products

    Best For:

    • Founders who have a brand idea but struggle to translate it into product

    • Brands with inconsistent product or aesthetic direction

    • Teams making subjective design decisions (“Do we like this?” vs. “Is this right?”)

    • Growing brands that need a clear, repeatable product identity

    Scope:

    A focused working session to define:

    • Brand positioning

    • Target customer

    • Competitive landscape

    • Pricing

    • Product categories

    • Design aesthetic (high level)

    • Aspirational brands

    Deliverables:

    • 60-minute live strategy call

    • Brand DNA Profile Guide:

    • Key decisions made based on scope

    • Visuals to help guide brand + product

    • Follow-up call to review guide

    Timeframe:

    • 2-4 weeks

    Parameters:

    • One brand

    • Any revisions or updates will be additional fee

    • Does NOT include product design or tech packs

    • Requires client input on brand vision and goals

    Investment:

    Starting at $2,500**

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT

  • Focused Product Foundation for First-Time Founders

    Best For:

    ·  New founders with an idea but no clear plan

    ·  Self-funded brands not ready for full development support

    ·  Founders feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next

    ·  Anyone wanting expert input before investing more time or money

    Scope:

    A focused working session tailored to your brand and where you are at right now.

    Depending on your needs, we may cover:

    ·  Your brand idea and overall concept

    ·  Product direction and what to start with

    ·  Target customer and positioning

    ·  Materials, categories, and design approach

    ·  Common mistakes to avoid at your stage

    ·  Next steps to move toward development and production

    Deliverables:

    • 60-minute live strategy call

    ·  Clear, expert feedback on your idea, brand, specific situation

    ·  Confidence in what to do next—and what not to do

    Timeframe:

    •  Scheduled within 3–5 business days

    Parameters:

    • One brand per session

    • No design or technical work included

    • No summary – you will need to take notes (unless you upgrade)

    • This is not a full product development service or ongoing consulting

    • Calls are limited to 60 minutes

    Investment:

    $150 for 60 minutes (can apply $100 towards a bigger service package if you book within 6 months of Product Clarity Session)**

    Upgrade to include written summary for $225 (can apply $175 towards a bigger service package if you book within 6 months of Product Clarity Session)** 

    Additional call time, deliverables or more in-depth scope will cost more

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT


Direction & Design

Once there’s a solid brand foundation, the next step is direction and design.

This stage focuses on translating your brand and product strategy into a cohesive design vision—before any full product development begins. From color, fabric, and silhouette to packaging and how your product shows up, we define the system behind your collection so everything works together.

Because without clear direction, design becomes inconsistent—and products lose impact.

See below for our Direction & Design services.

  • Build a Cohesive Product Vision Before You Design

    Best For:

    • Founders with established brand DNA

    • Brands lacking cohesion or clear aesthetic direction

    • Clients with scattered inspiration but no system

    Scope:

    Development of a clear, brand-aligned design direction:

    • Brand color palette direction

    • Fabric direction (types, weights, finishes, core vs. fashion)

    • Trim + detail direction

    • Art + embellishment direction

    • Trend direction specific to brand + product categories

    • Silhouette + fit direction

    • Design language defined

    • Packaging + labeling direction (visual + strategic)

    Deliverables:

    • Design Direction Board

    • Color - what the brand is & is not

    • Fabric + trim direction

    • Visual inspiration aligned to brand

    • Recommended product categories

    • Up to 4 style concepts (light concept level, not full tech)

    • Packaging + Labeling Direction Sheet

    • 60-minute review call

    Timeframe:

    • 2–4 weeks

    Parameters:

    • One brand / one seasonal collection direction

    • Includes 1 round of revisions (additional cost after that)

    • Does NOT include full product design or tech packs

    • Additional seasons & collections billed separately

    Investment:

    Starting at $2500 for up to 4 styles**

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT

  • Creatively Designed Collection Based on Brand + Vision

    Best For:

    • Founders ready to design specific product

    • Clients with conceptual design direction looking to execute

    Scope:

    Development of a clear, brand-aligned design direction:

    • Brand color palette

    • Fabric palette

    • Trim palette

    • Trend

    • Sketched designs

    Deliverables:

    • Design Direction Concept Board (shown prior to project completion)

    • Color Palette Board (images only - actual swatches for fee)

    • Fabric Board (images only - actual swatches for fee)

    • Linesheet(s) with style image(s) + descriptions

    • 30-minute review call

    Timeframe:

    • 2+ weeks (depends on number and complexity of styles)

    Parameters:

    • One brand / one seasonal collection direction

    • Client must approve Design Direction Concept board prior to continuation of final project completion

    • Up to 2 rounds of revisions (additional cost after that)

    • Does NOT include full product design or tech packs

    • Additional seasons & collections billed separately

    • Number of styles in collection agreed upon upfront

    Investment:

    Starting at $2,400**

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT


Development

Once direction is established and design is complete, development is where everything is brought to life.

This stage focuses on translating your design vision into clear, production-ready products. From design development and technical detailing to sourcing and sampling, we define exactly how your product is built and prepared for manufacturing.

Because without strong development, even the best ideas fall apart in production.

See below for our Development services.

  • Translate Your Designs Into Production-Ready Products

    Best For:

    • Founders ready to develop real products

    • Clients preparing for sampling or factory outreach

    • Brands with direction but no technical execution

    Scope (per style):

    • Technical flat sketches (front + back)

    • Construction detailing

    • Measurement spec guidance

    • Bill of Materials (BOM)

    • Fabric + trim callouts

    • Stitching + finishing details

    Deliverables:

    Design Tech Pack (editable) including:

    • Technical flats

    • Spec guidance

    • Design construction details

    • BOM (with as much material direction as possible)

    • Linesheet(s) with style colorways

    Timeframe:

    Per style: 1–2 weeks

    Parameters:

    • Priced per style

    • Includes 1 round of revisions per style

    • Additional revisions billed hourly

    • Does NOT include sourcing or factory placement

    Investment:

    Per Style:

    • $500 (Basic) - $700 (Mid Tier) – $900 (Complex)**

    • Additional Revisions: $75 (B) - $100 (MT) - $125 (C)/ hour**

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT

  • Guidance Through Sampling + Production Prep

    Best For:

    • Clients actively working with factories

    • Founders receiving samples

    • Brands needing ongoing expert guidance

    Scope:

    • Sample review + feedback

    • Fit + construction recommendations

    • Tech pack clarification

    • Vendor communication guidance

    • Pre-production readiness review

    Deliverables:

    • Written feedback on samples or issues

    • Markups / comments on tech packs

    • Email or Phone or VIdeo communication support

    Timeframe:

    Monthly or project-based

    Parameters:

    • Does NOT include full redesigns or new tech packs

    • Communication limited to defined scope (no unlimited

    access)

    Investment:

    Monthly Retainer: $500 – $1,500/month**

    Or Hourly: $100 – $150/hour**

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT


Production & Beyond

Once your product is developed, the focus shifts to execution, performance, and growth.

This stage is about supporting your brand through production, selling, and scaling—while building the structure needed to sustain it. From refining your product development process to providing ongoing strategic leadership, we help you move from launching products to running a more efficient, scalable business.

Because success isn’t just about getting to production—it’s about what happens after.

See below for our Production & Beyond services.

  • Fix What’s Slowing Your Brand Down

    Best For:

    • Brands with 1+ seasons launched

    • Founders experiencing inefficiencies

    • Teams lacking structure or consistency

    Scope:

    Deep review of:

    • Product development workflow

    • Tech pack quality + consistency

    • Vendor communication process

    • Timeline and calendar planning

    • Team roles and responsibilities

    Deliverables:

    1. Audit Report:

    • Key inefficiencies

    • Identified risks

    • Process gaps

    2. Recommendations Framework

    • Improved workflow structure

    • Suggested development timeline

    • Role + responsibility clarity

    3. Strategy Call (60–90 min)

    • Walk through of findings

    • Implementation guidance

    Timeframe:

    • 2–4 weeks

    Parameters:

    • One brand

    • Requires access to current materials (tech packs, timelines, etc.)

    • Does NOT include implementation (can be added)

    Investment:

    Starting at $2,000 (Depends on number of styles, team size + overall scope discoveries)**

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT

  • Strategic Product Leadership Without a Full-Time Hire

    Best For:

    • Growing brands scaling beyond founder-led product decisions

    • Teams needing structure, leadership, and consistency

    • Brands managing multiple seasons or SKUs

    Scope:

    • Product strategy oversight

    • Seasonal planning + assortment strategy

    • Design + development direction

    • Team guidance + workflow structure

    • Vendor + process alignment

    • TIER 1: ADVISORY

    Includes:

    • 2–4 strategy calls per month

    • Light product and process guidance

    • High-level decision support

    Investment:

    Starting at $1,500-2,500/month**

    • TIER 2: EMBEDDED

    Includes:

    • Weekly involvement

    • Product and development oversight

    • Regular feedback and direction

    • Team collaboration

    Investment:

    Starting at $4,000-6,000/month**

    • TIER 3: INTEGRATED

    Includes:

    • Deep involvement in product and team

    • Ownership of product development process

    • Ongoing strategic leadership

    • Direct collaboration with internal/external teams

    Investment:

    $8,000-12,000/month**

    Parameters (all tiers):

    • Minimum 3-month engagement

    • Defined communication channels

    • Scope adjusted based on tier

    ** PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON EACH UNIQUE PROJECT

Our service packages were created to help make it easier for you to choose what you need based off what stage you are at. However, we realize every situation and project is unique.

If you’re a new founder, the process can be quite overwhelming and hard to know where to start.

If you’re an established business selling product, it can be just as hard figuring out next steps and how to scale the right way.

That’s why we will work with you to create service packages specific to your business and needs so you can accomplish your goals.

Find Where You Are in the Process

  • BRAND FOUNDATION

    Idea + Positioning - High level concept vision

    Brand Foundation - Define the brand DNA

    Product + Sourcing Strategy - Map out plan

    Learn More

  • DIRECTION & DESIGN

    Design Vision - Define design details

    Design - Execute creative vision

    Packaging + Labels - How Product Shows Up

    Learn More

  • DEVELOPMENT

    Design Development - Build design vision

    Technical Design - Product detailing

    Sourcing + Sampling - Preparing for production

    Learn More

  • PRODUCTION & BEYOND

    Production - Making final product

    Selling - Customers buying product

    Scaling - Ready to grow

    Learn More

Not sure where you fit?

Just reach out to us and we’ll map out the right path for you.

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