You Don’t Need to Know Fashion to Build Something Extraordinary.
You have the vision.
We bring 25+ years of apparel industry expertise to help you turn it into a product, a process, and a brand you’re confident bringing into the world.
From product development and sourcing to manufacturing and production, we are your creative and technical partner, helping you navigate the industry, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.
Start where you are. You don't have to figure out the next step alone.
Find the support that meets you where you are today.
HAVE AN IDEA?
Fashion Founder Readiness Workshop
Pressure-test your vision and understand what it will really take to build your apparel brand before making significant product-development investments. Leave with greater clarity around your idea, customer, financial readiness, and the path forward.
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Two 90-minute interactive virtual sessions offered quarterly.
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The 5 Pillars of Fashion Founder Readiness
Vision & ideal customer exercises
Fashion Founder’s Checklist
Launch Timeline Roadmap
Brand Investment Forecast
Recommended Referral Partners & Introductions
Templates, examples & trusted resources
Complimentary 30-minute follow-up strategy call
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$198
READY TO BUILD?
The ARD Collaborative Experience
A done-with-you design and product development experience that takes your collection from initial concept through production readiness with an experienced creative and technical partner guiding you every step of the way.
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Typically 8–12 months (depending on collection size, complexity, sourcing strategy, and sample rounds)
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Collection creative direction & design
Technical sketches & manufacturer-ready tech packs
Fabric, trim & sourcing guidance
Prototype development & fit evaluations
Sample, costing & submit management
Final approvals & production readiness
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Starting at $15K–$45K (Custom quotes based on collection size, complexity, and development requirements)
ALREADY BUILDING?
Founder Advisory
Strategic guidance for early-stage and growing apparel founders who need experienced support navigating product development, sourcing, manufacturing, operations, or the next stage of growth.
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2 or 4 60-minute sessions, with ongoing advisory available based on need.
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Tailored consulting including but not limited to…
Samples, fit, submits & approvals
Costing, quality & manufacturer communication
Product-development challenges
Sourcing & vendor strategy
Processes, operations & team needs
Growth and next-step decision-making
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2- 60 min Sessions: Founder Advisory — $599
4- 60 min Sessions: Founder Advisory — $999Ongoing advisory available based on scope.
PRODUCT READY?
Ecommerce Creative Direction & Execution
Creative direction and photoshoot support that translates the fit, quality, details, and personality of your product into imagery that feels distinctly like your brand and supports your ecommerce and launch needs.
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4-6 weeks (Custom based on scope, from pre-shoot creative planning through shoot-day execution.)
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Creative direction & visual strategy
Shot list, styling & model direction
Photographer, model & studio sourcing
Shoot-day planning & production flow
On-set creative direction & styling
BTS photo & video content planning
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Complete Engagements Starting at $5K
Creative Direction-only and On-Set engagements available based on scope.