At The Independent Project, we understand that every brand has its own unique vision and goals.
Our Brand Consulting Services are designed to guide you through every step of the process, from the initial concept to the final product. Whether you’re a startup looking to establish a strong foundation or an established brand seeking support for special projects, product development, fashion week, or just a fresh point of view to refine your identity and expand your reach; we offer comprehensive, customizable solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Below are the core a la carte services we offer to help elevate your brand and create a lasting impact in the fashion industry.
Brand Strategy & Identity
Craft a distinctive and compelling brand narrative that resonates with your target audience and sets you apart in the market.
Collection Design
From concept to creation, we guide the design process to bring your vision to life, ensuring your collection is cohesive and impactful.Budgeting & Costing
Strategic planning to ensure that your collection is not only creative but also financially viable. By implementing costing templates, cut and sew estimates and BOMS we can provide a clear picture of costs and profit margins per style.Product Development
Full-scale support in technical drawing, pattern making, sample creation, and fittings to ensure a flawless end product.Content Creation
Curating engaging and visually compelling content throughout the design and development phases, ensuring every step aligns with your brand’s identity.Merchandising, Sales, & Marketing Strategy
Tailored strategies to position your collection in the market, enhance visibility, and drive sales both in wholesale and e-commerce channels.Fashion Week, Runway Shows, Photoshoots, & Events
Full art direction and production for fashion shows, photoshoots, or events, ensuring seamless execution and an impactful creative presentation of your collection.Manufacturing Oversight
Managing the manufacturing process to ensure high-quality production standards and timely delivery.
The Designer’s Blueprint: Build a Compelling Collection and Profitable Fashion Brand
Empower Your Fashion Journey
We’re excited to offer a comprehensive consulting package designed to guide emerging designers through the process of building a successful fashion brand. Whether you’re launching your first collection or refining your aesthetic, this one on one appointment program provides the insights, tools, and support you need to stand out in the industry.
What You'll Gain:
Develop Your Brand Aesthetic: Define your unique creative narrative and design a compelling collection that reflects your vision.
Textile 101: Instruction on textiles and textile design from around the world, with sustainable options.
Master Product Development: Learn the fundamentals of design, pattern-making, and sample creation.
Build a Profitable Creative Business: Keep the creativity flowing while understanding the proper structure of your fashion business to generate profits and accurately cost your goods.
Prepare for Production: Navigate the manufacturing process, from sourcing materials to delivering a well-made product.
Program Structure:
Duration: 4 weeks / 8 weeks
Sessions: Weekly 90-minute one-on-one consultations
Format: Virtual or in-person (depending on location)
Support: Personalized guidance with actionable feedback
Who This Is For:
This program is perfect for emerging designers who are:
Launching their first collection
Seeking to refine their brand aesthetic
Looking to source high-quality textiles
Wanting to build a profitable fashion brand business model
*cost based on the complexity of garment development
The Starter Program
Our Starter Program is designed for brands seeking to develop a focused, high-quality group of up to 5 styles. From design to the final product, we manage each stage of development with precision and expertise. This program is ideal for brands that want a streamlined, professional process without the complexity of large-scale production.
Program Overview:
Garment Design & Development: Full design, technical drawings, pattern-making, sample development, and fittings.
Material Sourcing: Sourcing of high-quality fabrics and trims tailored to your collection's needs.
Flats Photoshoot: Professional photoshoot for your garments, showcasing the designs in a clean, detailed format.
End-to-End Oversight: Our team will manage every aspect of the process from concept to completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of each garment.
Consultation & Customization: Ongoing feedback and consultation, ensuring the collection aligns with your brand’s vision and market goals.
Project Duration: 2-3months
*cost based on the complexity of garment development
The Capsule Launch Program
Our Capsule Launch Program is designed for brands seeking to develop a focused, high-quality capsule of up to 10 styles. From design to the final product, we manage each stage of development with precision and expertise. This program is ideal for brands that want to make their introduction through a cohesive capsule that will make a statement without the complexity of developing a full-scale collection.
Program Overview:
Garment Design & Development: Full design, technical drawings, pattern-making, sample development, and fittings.
Material Sourcing: Sourcing of high-quality fabrics and trims tailored to your collection's needs.
Flats Photoshoot: Professional photoshoot for your garments, showcasing the designs in a clean, detailed format.
End-to-End Oversight: Our team will manage every aspect of the process from concept to completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of each garment.
Consultation & Customization: Ongoing feedback and consultation, ensuring the collection aligns with your brand’s vision and market goals.
Project Duration: 4-6 months
*cost based on the complexity of garment development
The Fashion Week Collection Program
This Fashion Week Collection Program is designed for fashion brands looking to develop a cohesive and impactful collection for Fashion Week or a showroom style presentation. We manage every aspect of the design and development process, ensuring your collection is not only runway-ready but also aligned with your brand’s identity and market goals. From concept to creation, we provide a comprehensive suite of services that will elevate your collection and set you up for success.
Program Overview:
Collection Design: From initial concept to final creation, we oversee the entire design process, ensuring your collection is cohesive, innovative, and aligned with your brand’s vision. Each garment is crafted and considered to play an integral part of the collection that will make a statement that will resonate with your target market.
Budgeting & Costing: We provide strategic planning for your collection, ensuring that each piece is both creatively compelling and financially viable. Through detailed costing templates, cut-and-sew estimates, and Bill of Materials (BOM), we give you a clear understanding of costs, profit margins, and financial forecasts.
Product Development: Our team offers full-scale support in product development, including technical drawings, pattern-making, sample creation, and fittings. We work closely with you to ensure each piece is meticulously executed, with a focus on high-quality craftsmanship.
Content Creation: We curate engaging and visually compelling content throughout the design and development process. This includes Flats Photography for all garments, ensuring each piece is showcased clearly for future marketing, sales, and promotional purposes. These images will align with your brand’s identity and help present your collection professionally.
This program encompasses all services outlined, including Collection Design, Budgeting & Costing, Product Development, Content Creation (including Flats Photography), providing an all-inclusive approach to ensure your collection is expertly crafted and ready for launch for fashion week or any appropriate seasonal deadline according to the luxury market.
*cost based on the complexity of garment development
The Visionary Program
The Visionary Program is an exclusive, one-year consulting service led by a senior-level creative director, specializing in high-end luxury fashion. This program is designed for brands seeking expert guidance across all aspects of creative direction, from collection aesthetic and silhouette development to art direction, photoshoots, lookbooks, and graphic design.
We work closely with you to refine every detail of your collection, ensuring it aligns with your brand’s vision and resonates in the luxury market. Our consulting services cover:
Collection Aesthetic & Silhouette: We guide the development of your collection’s visual identity, ensuring each piece is cohesive, innovative, and aligned with seasonal trends while remaining true to your brand’s unique essence.
Creative Nuances & Design Direction: Offering expert input on fit, fabric choices, color palettes, and the subtleties that set your collection apart, we ensure your designs elevate your brand’s profile in the luxury market.
Art Direction for Photoshoots & Lookbooks: We curate compelling visual narratives, from fashion week shows to editorial photoshoots, delivering impactful imagery that showcases your collection at its best.
Merchandising & Seasonal Strategy: With a focus on strategic placement and timing, we help position your collection in the marketplace, optimizing visibility, driving sales, and preparing your brand for seasonal success.
Full Creative Consulting: Whether it’s advising on seasonal collection launches, creative concepts, or managing your brand’s overall visual direction, we offer full-spectrum consulting for every need.
The Visionary Program is completely customizable to fit your brand’s specific goals, giving you the flexibility to take creative control once the foundation is set or continue working with us for ongoing collaboration and support.
*cost based on the complexity of garment development
