SubjectFor Designers
Issue0001
NdaMutual
StatusOpen

For Designers

An Atelier
For Designers
Without
An Atelier.

Pattern execution that respects your tech pack. Sample-grade construction. Couture-grade construction available on request. Five-piece minimum.

Couture gown frontal — atelier sample
COUTURE GOWN / FRONTAL / SAMPLEMAISONE / PARIS
5Unit Minimum
48-Hour Response Founder-Read · Not Outsourced No Sales Calls Fixed Quote in Writing · No Surprises Cancel Before Production Begins
NDAMutual · Standard
CoutureOn Request
48 hrResponse on Briefs
PLATE 02HAND-FINISHING / STITCH-LEVEL CONTROL
Hands hand-stitching at close range
Hand-stitched hem · couture-grade pass · pattern execution to the millimeter
PLATE 03OUR ATELIER / SAMPLE BODICE / WORK IN PROGRESS
Our atelier — sample bodice on form, work in progress
Pattern execution on the form · calico under-dress · pinned · pre-fit

§ 001 / Who This Is For

AUDIENCE · DESIGNERS

NDA · MUTUAL

You are a designer. You make beautiful work. You do not have an atelier of your own.

You need a production partner who respects your tech packs, executes your patterns faithfully, and does not compromise your design intent for cost. You need someone who treats fit and finish as non-negotiable.

§ 002 / What We Do

  1. 01Pattern Development from SketchesBring sketches. We draft to spec. Pattern files yours, in industry-standard formats.
  2. 02Sample ProductionSample-grade construction with full fit-revision cycle. Iterate until signed off.
  3. 03Small-Batch ProductionFive-piece minimum per style per colorway. Standard ready-to-wear or premium construction.
  4. 04Couture-Grade ConstructionHand-finishing, French seams, bound seams, custom-set lining, hand-applied details available on request. Quoted per project.
  5. 05Material SourcingSpecified fabrics from your spec or sourced through our trade channels. Heritage mill access available for premium projects.

§ 003 / Working With Us

  1. 01Send Your Tech Pack or SketchesWe respond within 48 hours with feasibility, capacity, and pricing.
  2. 02Sign Mutual NDAStandard NDA on both sides before any creative material is exchanged.
  3. 03Sample RoundFirst sample produced. You sign off on fit and finish before production begins.
  4. 04ProductionFive units or more. Cut, make, finish, label, package to your spec.
  5. 05Ongoing RelationshipReorders skip design and sampling fees. Studio partnership available for active design practices.

§ 004 / Construction Standards

GradeConstructionUse Case
Standard RTWSerged seams, machine-finished, label and care tagsDirect-to-consumer ready-to-wear
PremiumFrench seams, bound interiors, hand-finished details, custom hardwareHigher-tier RTW, designer-direct
Couture-GradeHand-construction, custom lining, hand-applied beadwork, bespoke interfacingBridal, ceremonial, museum-grade
We respect the tech pack.
Fit is non-negotiable. — The Atelier
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▸ Send Your Brief · 48-Hour Written Quote

Get a
Quote.

Tell us what you want made. The founder reads every brief and replies within 48 business hours with a fixed quote, feasibility notes, and timeline.

Or send your brief directly: [email protected]

Frequently
Asked.

What is the minimum order?

Five units per style, with the design fee paid up front. Without the design fee the minimum rises to roughly fifty units. Most designers we work with start with five-piece capsule samples and scale up once a style proves out.

Will you respect my tech pack?

Yes. We execute to your spec. If we see a construction issue we flag it before cutting; nothing changes without written sign-off. Your tech pack is yours; we do not modify it without permission.

How is sampling priced?

From $850 per iteration. Most styles take two to four cycles to reach a sign-off sample. Each cycle includes pattern revisions, fit notes, and the physical sample shipped to you.

Do you sign mutual NDAs?

Yes. Mutual NDA is standard before any brief is shared. We sign yours or send ours; either is fine.

How long from sketch to shelf?

Twelve to twenty weeks for a standard capsule, depending on materials lead time and sample iteration count. Rush is possible for premium pricing.

Do you do couture-grade construction?

Yes. Hand-finishing, French seams, bound interiors, hand-stitched buttonholes, hand-beading. Couture grade is +60 to +250 percent on per-unit cost.

Brief Intake.

▸ Send Tech Pack