Sample

Development

Sampling is the most important part of the process for collection development, alongside sourcing. A sample is only as good as its pattern-maker.

Brands often come to us after attempting to make the same sample a few times, which often comes down to a mediocre pattern making … a deeper depth of knowledge and experience is required to achieve the nuance of good fit.

We often recommend by-hand pattern-making initially, then digitize the patterns. Our focus on creating only the best samples ensures not only good fit but makes production much more seamless and thus ensures higher sell-through for the client and deliveries.

Sample development is about getting the perfect product for the factories to reproduce.

The higher the quality of a sample, the more successful a production will be.

We specialize in the intricate and nuanced art of sample development in the categories of:

Lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, swimwear and beachwear … womenswear and menswear - RTW ‘high street’, outerwear, evening wear and accessories.

We love to sample garments and accessories in most segments and quality levels of the industry such as …

Couture (Italian ‘Alta Moda’);

Pret-a-Couture (Ready-to-Wear with couture techniques + finishes);

Ready-to-Wear (Prêt-à-Porter)

High Street and Streetwear;

… and Mass Market.

We approach each segment of the industry with the same attention to detail and taste level - quality. Many of our pattern makers are couture pattern makers, meaning they approach pattern-making from a couture skill level for optimum fit and taste, even when applied to an industrial pattern for mass market projects.

We vet and only work with the best artisans in the industry, many of them in Italy and Europe so our customers have significantly less risk to ensure a successful production and launch. In this way, our customers can focus on business and leave the complexity of the development process to us.

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