A one-on-one, in-person development experience for individuals ready to move beyond ideas and build a fashion collection through real construction, technical execution and guided decision-making.
This is not a course.
This is not a classroom.
This is where your designs get built.
What This Is
A private, hands-on lab environment where you will develop a collection from initial concept through sample creation, technical refinement and launch preparation.
You are not learning in theory.
You are working directly on your own designs, in real time, with professional guidance at every stage.
Time Structure
- Up to 10 hours per week of in-studio development time
- Flexible scheduling (1–2 sessions per week or full-day blocks)
- Structured around active phases of your project
This format is designed to support both full-time and working participants while maintaining consistent progress.
What You Will Develop
- A focused, buildable fashion collection (3–5 looks)
- Up to 5 completed sample garments
- Pattern development and fit refinement across multiple designs
- Technical understanding of garment construction and sequencing
- Material selection with cost and performance awareness
Tools & Systems
You will be introduced to and guided through:
- Digital fashion illustration workflows
- Pattern making software and development tools
- Technical preparation for production
This is not just about making garments.
It’s about understanding how they are developed in a modern workflow.
Brand, Marketing & Funding Strategy
Development does not stop at the garment.
You will also learn:
- Collection positioning and cohesion
- Pricing and production strategy
- Pre-order and early revenue models
- Launch planning and execution
The goal is not just to create a collection. but to prepare it to exist in the market.
Format
- Private, one-on-one instruction
- In-person only (local participants)
- Studio-based, hands-on development
This lab is intentionally not offered virtually.
The level of fit work, technical correction and real-time problem solving requires in-person collaboration.
Who This Is For
- Designers ready to move beyond ideas into execution
- Students or homeschool designers pursuing a serious path in fashion
- Individuals seeking a real-world alternative to traditional fashion education
- Emerging designers preparing to launch their first collection
What This Is Not
- A passive online course
- A hobby sewing class
- An open-ended creative exploration
This is for individuals ready to work, make decisions and follow through.
Investment
$30,000
6-month private lab access
Limited availability
Application required
Important
This is an active development environment.
Progress depends on your participation, decision-making and work between sessions.
If you’re ready to stop circling ideas and start building something real,
this is where that process begins.