FULL SERVICE BRAND DEVELOPMENT FOR FASHION BRAND START-UPS
Who is the Vision to Production package for?
The Vision to Production package is for fashion start-up founders who want to work with a consultant who can take them from the initial vision stage to the collection being produced at a factory.
Full service brand development.
You want expert creative guidance to refine your vision, support with trend research and understanding the market with strong visual and textual direction on where your brand should go. Beyond that, you want to take this into designs, a range plan and tech packs and through the product development phase working with a manufacturer and into production.
Studio Nu has over 15+ years experience working with leading brands in the Intimates and Performance space, we have the specialism to guide you in the below product categories:
Lingerie
Bodywear
Swimwear
Sleepwear
Nightwear
Loungewear
Activewear
Studio Nu is an intimates design consultancy in the UK and we will work with you through 1:1 video calls and supporting documents. It doesn’t matter where you are based, we can work remotely together wherever you are.
What services are part of the Vision to Production package?
This package has you covered from start to finish, from your idea to fully produced fashion collection. We will provide you with a critical path (timeline) which we will update regularly and ensure we stay on track with our collection timeline, Studio Nu will support you the whole way.
The Vision to Production package we will take you through the following processes and stages:
Vision Workshop
In a 1:1 session we work together to establish what we want to achieve for the brand.
Trend Research
Studio Nu's expertise in trend research leads the in-depth and extensive work to build the foundations for your collection.
Comp Set
Studio Nu will provide extensive market knowledge in the form of a database of brands relevant to your project for market awareness and inspiration.
Colour and Mood
Colour palettes and mood boards will be created to drive your vision and lead the collection.
Range Concept
The fundamentals of your collection will be captured in a visual document. A key reference point for your business going forward.
CADs/Sketches
Once the range concept is approved by yourself, Studio Nu will move to CADs (these are production ready sketches).
Range Plan
CADs placed into an order of retail drops, with a general idea of how big each buy will be as well as colour-ways.
Tech Packs
Once the range plan is signed off on your side, we will move to tech packs. Tech packs are fundamental to achieving good quality samples.
Branding
Support with fashion branding direction; graphics, logos, swing tags, sew in labels etc.
Product Development and Production Support
Studio Nu offers 1:1 consulting and supporting documents throughout this phase of the process. This will cover:
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Factory Placement - we source a manufacturer for your brand
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Tech pack handovers - we beleive communication is key to a strong sample, we treat this process as non-negotiable
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Fabric sourcing - utilising the right fabrics for your collection
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Sample management - working with the manufacturer to ensure samples are made in a timely manner
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Costing - overseeing costs from the manufacturer and helping define brand pricing architecture
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Fitting - attending fit sessions virtually or in person
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MOQs / MCQs - establishing the best quantity orders for your brand which are also workable for your manufacturer
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Lab dips - provide support on lab dip approval process
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Factory communication support - with extensive experience in communicating with overseas factories, Studio Nu can support you here
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Critical Path support - creation and mangement of critical path to unsure collection is delivered in season
How much does the Vision to Production
service cost?
All our pricing at Studio Nu is project based, as we understand each client has different needs. So fill out our application form and we will reach out to you to start the conversation, or drop us an e mail. We can tailor a package to work with your budget.
