One aspect that makes us different from other manufacturers is that we come from a bespoke, detail orientated, couture background. We cater especially for brands who require lower volumes, and have an interest in the environmental impact of their business. We seek to make long term connections and see our clients as part of our intimate collective. Our ambition is to create an inclusive, supportive and creative environment for independent and emerging designers to thrive and make their mark on the fashion landscape.
One aspect that makes us different from other manufacturers is that we come from a bespoke, detail orientated, couture background. We cater especially for brands who require lower volumes, and have an interest in the environmental impact of their business. We seek to make long term connections and see our clients as part of our intimate collective. Our ambition is to create an inclusive, supportive and creative environment for independent and emerging designers to thrive and make their mark on the fashion landscape.
Each pair of Done by Matea shoes is handcrafted by Matea Gluscevic, an Artisan Shoemaker based in Naarm / Melbourne, Australia.
Specialising in unique aesthetics paired with fine craftsmanship, creating works of wearable art, small scale collaborations, accomodating larger sizes, gender neutral styles, and working with sustainable making practices and materials. Her work has been featured on runways at Australian Fashion Week, Melbourne Fashion Week and Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Each pair of Done by Matea shoes is handcrafted by Matea Gluscevic, an Artisan Shoemaker based in Naarm / Melbourne, Australia.
Specialising in unique aesthetics paired with fine craftsmanship, creating works of wearable art, small scale collaborations, accomodating larger sizes, gender neutral styles, and working with sustainable making practices and materials. Her work has been featured on runways at Australian Fashion Week, Melbourne Fashion Week and Melbourne Fashion Festival.
We offer support and consulting for your sustainable and ethical design and product development requirements.
We also create sustainable design and industry workshops for students, groups and industry.
We offer support and consulting for your sustainable and ethical design and product development requirements.
We also create sustainable design and industry workshops for students, groups and industry.
- Design & manufacturing consultation for apparel and accessories.
- Connecting brands with local and offshore manufactures.
- Provide tools and establish processes to design, develop and create.
- Supporting Australian brands and the local fashion industry.
- Design & manufacturing consultation for apparel and accessories.
- Connecting brands with local and offshore manufactures.
- Provide tools and establish processes to design, develop and create.
- Supporting Australian brands and the local fashion industry.
Our founder Natalie Johnson is an NFT Thought Leader and keynote speaker. Our team has extensive experience in digital fashion, 3D wearables, blockchain, NFTs and the metaverse. We can help create strategies for your brand to enter the NFT and Metaverse space, or assist with your current plans. We can create 3D renders of your garments, accessories and shoes. We can create an NFT marketplace for your brand and/or you can sell on our neuno marketplace - a destination for Fashion NFTs and digital wearables.
Our founder Natalie Johnson is an NFT Thought Leader and keynote speaker. Our team has extensive experience in digital fashion, 3D wearables, blockchain, NFTs and the metaverse. We can help create strategies for your brand to enter the NFT and Metaverse space, or assist with your current plans. We can create 3D renders of your garments, accessories and shoes. We can create an NFT marketplace for your brand and/or you can sell on our neuno marketplace - a destination for Fashion NFTs and digital wearables.
Established in 2009, The Social Studio is a recognised leader in arts-based social enterprise. We offer free training in garment-making to people from refugee and new migrant backgrounds through our education partner RMIT, delivering Cert III and pre-accredited programs within a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Our school shares space with our ECA-accredited manufacturing studio, giving students first-hand exposure to the industry as well as the opportunity for paid internships with our talented team of makers. We offer CMT across a range of apparel and homewares products and can also provide additional pattern making, product development and textile design services.
Our online and bricks and mortar retail stores exclusively stock BIPOC makers and brands and is a training and community space for culturally diverse young people. We collaborate with brands and artists across a range of art forms and also create our own in-house label from upcycled and donated fabrics.
All profits from our retail and manufacturing social enterprises support our education programs for refugee and new migrant young people.
Established in 2009, The Social Studio is a recognised leader in arts-based social enterprise. We offer free training in garment-making to people from refugee and new migrant backgrounds through our education partner RMIT, delivering Cert III and pre-accredited programs within a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Our school shares space with our ECA-accredited manufacturing studio, giving students first-hand exposure to the industry as well as the opportunity for paid internships with our talented team of makers. We offer CMT across a range of apparel and homewares products and can also provide additional pattern making, product development and textile design services.
Our online and bricks and mortar retail stores exclusively stock BIPOC makers and brands and is a training and community space for culturally diverse young people. We collaborate with brands and artists across a range of art forms and also create our own in-house label from upcycled and donated fabrics.
All profits from our retail and manufacturing social enterprises support our education programs for refugee and new migrant young people.
Clothes Minded provides a range of services including sustainability consulting, sample making, ethical sourcing, design work and start-up assistance.
Clothes Minded provides a range of services including sustainability consulting, sample making, ethical sourcing, design work and start-up assistance.
Tamara Design Services can help with all your design needs. Whether it be Creative Direction, Design of your next collection, textile prints or some other type of design, dip in and out of what you need. We like clients to feel we are an extension of their business.
We specialise in the fashion and textiles industry but we are not limited to that.
For information, estimates and turn around times, contacts us.
Tamara Design Services can help with all your design needs. Whether it be Creative Direction, Design of your next collection, textile prints or some other type of design, dip in and out of what you need. We like clients to feel we are an extension of their business.
We specialise in the fashion and textiles industry but we are not limited to that.
For information, estimates and turn around times, contacts us.
The Love Life Lab with 20 + years Experience in Design, Marketing, Product Development, QC. Production, & Retail. The Love Life Lab has worked with Young Fashion, Apparel, Sportswear & Designer Labels with a Passion for great Design, protecting the Environment, Nature, Health and Human Rights. Following a process of Assessment, Establishing Goals, Roadmaps, Training & Development, Collaborations, New Technologies, Regenerative Agriculture and the Circular Economy to get Results taking us forward together to Better Brands and Building a Brighter Future.
The Love Life Lab with 20 + years Experience in Design, Marketing, Product Development, QC. Production, & Retail. The Love Life Lab has worked with Young Fashion, Apparel, Sportswear & Designer Labels with a Passion for great Design, protecting the Environment, Nature, Health and Human Rights. Following a process of Assessment, Establishing Goals, Roadmaps, Training & Development, Collaborations, New Technologies, Regenerative Agriculture and the Circular Economy to get Results taking us forward together to Better Brands and Building a Brighter Future.
We enable fashion creatives to produce and distribute their collections, from initial concept through to customer delivery.
We offer digital printing onto natural fibres and a print design service.
We lasercut all of our garments and manufacture locally in WA.
We enable fashion creatives to produce and distribute their collections, from initial concept through to customer delivery.
We offer digital printing onto natural fibres and a print design service.
We lasercut all of our garments and manufacture locally in WA.
Ivan Holmes, Director of Zenophen, has had a career that has covered every part of the fashion industry.
His experience has also allowed him to explore his artistic skill, tailoring/couture savior-faire, and high levels of industry management in New Zealand, Australia & London.
Our ethos here at Zenophen is to deliver high quality services and create strong and lasting relationships with our clientele.
Ivan Holmes, Director of Zenophen, has had a career that has covered every part of the fashion industry.
His experience has also allowed him to explore his artistic skill, tailoring/couture savior-faire, and high levels of industry management in New Zealand, Australia & London.
Our ethos here at Zenophen is to deliver high quality services and create strong and lasting relationships with our clientele.
Where knit design, innovation and manufacturing intersect.
Access state-of-the-industry knit innovation, design and manufacturing to enhance and streamline your own knit development.
Through consulting, ideation & planning services and through our advanced production and prototyping technology, we can help you get to market quickly and effectively.
Our experience spans a range of industries from fashion to furniture, sports, medical and consumer products.
Let us help you develop knit solutions that are practical, economical, and uniquely able to meet your business needs.
Knovus, for all things knit.
Where knit design, innovation and manufacturing intersect.
Access state-of-the-industry knit innovation, design and manufacturing to enhance and streamline your own knit development.
Through consulting, ideation & planning services and through our advanced production and prototyping technology, we can help you get to market quickly and effectively.
Our experience spans a range of industries from fashion to furniture, sports, medical and consumer products.
Let us help you develop knit solutions that are practical, economical, and uniquely able to meet your business needs.
Knovus, for all things knit.
We are a Sydney based fashion studio offering solutions for small & creative brands. We will help you improve your brand's vision, design strategy, identity & to bring your ideas to life. We will guide you through the process of making your dreamy collection, offering a wide range of services for every stage.
We are a Sydney based fashion studio offering solutions for small & creative brands. We will help you improve your brand's vision, design strategy, identity & to bring your ideas to life. We will guide you through the process of making your dreamy collection, offering a wide range of services for every stage.
I am passionate about what I do and love working with my clients to bring their unique visions to life.
My skills include:
- Accurate & creative pattern making
- Strong technical skills in garment construction
- Knowledge about ethical practices and sustainable sourcing
- A thorough understanding of commercial manufacturing processes
- Guidance on the pros and cons of different fabrications and trims and finishes
- Connections with other industry professionals
- I have launched and owned fashion labels over the years.
I am passionate about what I do and love working with my clients to bring their unique visions to life.
My skills include:
- Accurate & creative pattern making
- Strong technical skills in garment construction
- Knowledge about ethical practices and sustainable sourcing
- A thorough understanding of commercial manufacturing processes
- Guidance on the pros and cons of different fabrications and trims and finishes
- Connections with other industry professionals
- I have launched and owned fashion labels over the years.
Ume Studio provides fashion industry expertise in strategy, design and digital development, to enable established businesses and emerging startups to responsibly build and scale impactful brands. We support companies with their efforts to innovate socially and environmentally responsible products through informed advisory services and backed by extensive experience in design and sourcing. Alongside that we also offer 3D garment development which aims to minimise environmental waste in the sampling process while optimising the range creation process.
Ume Studio provides fashion industry expertise in strategy, design and digital development, to enable established businesses and emerging startups to responsibly build and scale impactful brands. We support companies with their efforts to innovate socially and environmentally responsible products through informed advisory services and backed by extensive experience in design and sourcing. Alongside that we also offer 3D garment development which aims to minimise environmental waste in the sampling process while optimising the range creation process.
DesignMotiv is a textile and fashion design | development studio, specialising in intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear and soft separates. Providing a bespoke service, for start-ups and established design labels looking for textile print and full garment development services.
Founded by Judy Anderson, DesignMotiv is a textile and fashion design development studio, specialising in intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear and soft separates.
With over 25 years of outstanding international and local expertise, in all aspects of research, design and technical garment development, along with textile design expertise, you’ll gain access to a wealth of invaluable knowledge. Along connections to local and offshore industry professionals and teams.
Expertise
Intimate Apparel & Corsetry | Swimwear | Active & Sportswear | Soft Separates
Services
Surface/Textile Design | Moodboards | Rangeplans | Garment Design | Technical illustrations/CADs | Production Ready Technical Packs | Measurement Specs | Patternmaking and Product Development | Garment Fitting
Want to find out more?
Let’s get in touch to discuss the full range of consulting and contract services we have to offer.
DesignMotiv is a textile and fashion design | development studio, specialising in intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear and soft separates. Providing a bespoke service, for start-ups and established design labels looking for textile print and full garment development services.
Founded by Judy Anderson, DesignMotiv is a textile and fashion design development studio, specialising in intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear and soft separates.
With over 25 years of outstanding international and local expertise, in all aspects of research, design and technical garment development, along with textile design expertise, you’ll gain access to a wealth of invaluable knowledge. Along connections to local and offshore industry professionals and teams.
Expertise
Intimate Apparel & Corsetry | Swimwear | Active & Sportswear | Soft Separates
Services
Surface/Textile Design | Moodboards | Rangeplans | Garment Design | Technical illustrations/CADs | Production Ready Technical Packs | Measurement Specs | Patternmaking and Product Development | Garment Fitting
Want to find out more?
Let’s get in touch to discuss the full range of consulting and contract services we have to offer.
I specialise in womenswear, offering made-to-measure garment making for private clients, as well as pattern-making, pattern-grading and Cut, Make, Trim services for small, sustainable brands.
I specialise in womenswear, offering made-to-measure garment making for private clients, as well as pattern-making, pattern-grading and Cut, Make, Trim services for small, sustainable brands.
We help you to launch and grow your fashion business with:
- an online print shop with downloadable textile designs
- custom fashion, textile and graphic design
- technical packs and CADs
- ethics and sustainability consultancy
We help you to launch and grow your fashion business with:
- an online print shop with downloadable textile designs
- custom fashion, textile and graphic design
- technical packs and CADs
- ethics and sustainability consultancy
Melbourne Sewing and Patternmaking is a small, locally owned and operated business, offering a variety of industrial machines for anything from sample development to small scale bulk production runs. With 10 years of industry experience, the owner, Karin, has experience managing everything from mass offshore manufacturing down to developing local prototypes for RFT for the Aus Defence Force. She now enjoys a more hands-on approach, and loves getting to know the legends behind local labels; championing a more sustainable approach to our supply chain and the business of fashion as a whole.
Melbourne Sewing and Patternmaking is a small, locally owned and operated business, offering a variety of industrial machines for anything from sample development to small scale bulk production runs. With 10 years of industry experience, the owner, Karin, has experience managing everything from mass offshore manufacturing down to developing local prototypes for RFT for the Aus Defence Force. She now enjoys a more hands-on approach, and loves getting to know the legends behind local labels; championing a more sustainable approach to our supply chain and the business of fashion as a whole.
Quillan is an intriguing amalgamation of passions: Personal expression through the artistry of fashion, natural organic fabrics, supporting small ethical factories and suppliers, sustainable practices, a desire to safeguard our health, and a solid belief in co-creating a better world for all who inhabit this precious Earth.
Quillan is an intriguing amalgamation of passions: Personal expression through the artistry of fashion, natural organic fabrics, supporting small ethical factories and suppliers, sustainable practices, a desire to safeguard our health, and a solid belief in co-creating a better world for all who inhabit this precious Earth.
Fashion Tech & Spec is a fashion design studio, specialising in bringing your clothing collection to life! We provide an exceptional service transforming your concepts into reality, ready for manufacturing. We create tech packs, technical drawings, trend reports and print designs.
Fashion Tech & Spec is a fashion design studio, specialising in bringing your clothing collection to life! We provide an exceptional service transforming your concepts into reality, ready for manufacturing. We create tech packs, technical drawings, trend reports and print designs.
Studio Elastica is a fashion design and development studio specialising in swimwear and activewear.
With over 25 years-experience designing and developing fashion product for internationally acclaimed brands, our skilled team can take your creative brand vision and work with you to launch a physical fashion range.
We offer bespoke, full-design services and are industry experts in concept creation, garment development and fit.
We work with established designs teams, start-ups, stylists and industry experts to refine and develop concepts and streamline design team procedures and practices.
We offer consulting and contract services across all aspects of fashion design and production.
Studio Elastica is a fashion design and development studio specialising in swimwear and activewear.
With over 25 years-experience designing and developing fashion product for internationally acclaimed brands, our skilled team can take your creative brand vision and work with you to launch a physical fashion range.
We offer bespoke, full-design services and are industry experts in concept creation, garment development and fit.
We work with established designs teams, start-ups, stylists and industry experts to refine and develop concepts and streamline design team procedures and practices.
We offer consulting and contract services across all aspects of fashion design and production.
Fashion designer and couturier, specializes in occasion wear, also does bridal customization and alterations, costumes designer and styling.
Fashion designer and couturier, specializes in occasion wear, also does bridal customization and alterations, costumes designer and styling.
We deliver Industry specific programs as well as provide Consultations and Product development services for early stage, emerging and growing fashion business.
We strive to be the ultimate Fashion Business Program provider for creatives wishing to run their own fashion businesses alongside recognition for our ability to deliver the highest quality in our product development services
Our USP include detailed information provided by relevant industry experts who span over three decades of experience, and are genuinely invested in the best outcomes for participants, hence always going the extra mile.
We deliver Industry specific programs as well as provide Consultations and Product development services for early stage, emerging and growing fashion business.
We strive to be the ultimate Fashion Business Program provider for creatives wishing to run their own fashion businesses alongside recognition for our ability to deliver the highest quality in our product development services
Our USP include detailed information provided by relevant industry experts who span over three decades of experience, and are genuinely invested in the best outcomes for participants, hence always going the extra mile.
Providing pattern making, grading, tech packs and toiles to new designers and established businesses
Providing pattern making, grading, tech packs and toiles to new designers and established businesses
All our products are made by hand in our design and production studio on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. They are products of meaning that are an extension of the customer's personality and self expression. We offer a unique experience to individuals and other brands, involving them in the design and production process to sustainably create something unique that combines style, comfort and durability.
All our products are made by hand in our design and production studio on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. They are products of meaning that are an extension of the customer's personality and self expression. We offer a unique experience to individuals and other brands, involving them in the design and production process to sustainably create something unique that combines style, comfort and durability.
Image Digital is your local digital eco-friendly fabric printer. Printing on a wide range of fabrics or you can supply your own. We also offer textile laser cutting and local ethical manufacturing as well as a wide range of marketing and promotional products to assist with your business needs. We are registered with the Australian Made campaign for fabric printing and apparel manufacturing.
Image Digital is your local digital eco-friendly fabric printer. Printing on a wide range of fabrics or you can supply your own. We also offer textile laser cutting and local ethical manufacturing as well as a wide range of marketing and promotional products to assist with your business needs. We are registered with the Australian Made campaign for fabric printing and apparel manufacturing.
We provide a niche, personalised service, and specialised industry and technical knowledge to our government, corporate and industry clients. We liaise closely with industry while operating independently of suppliers and manufacturers.
Products we work with include uniforms, performance and protective clothing (PPC), corporate wardrobes, promotional clothing, accessories and footwear, and health, hospitality and institutional textiles.
We facilitate better procurement outcomes by analysing, simplifying and systemising how our clients identify, purchase and manage their TCF requirements.
IMAGEWORKS uses proprietary and proven tools and templates to address each organisation's specific requirements, and ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability.
We are very hands-on and guide our clients through every step, enabling them to understand and manage priorities and risks, and take control of their procurement processes, outcomes and contracts.
We provide a niche, personalised service, and specialised industry and technical knowledge to our government, corporate and industry clients. We liaise closely with industry while operating independently of suppliers and manufacturers.
Products we work with include uniforms, performance and protective clothing (PPC), corporate wardrobes, promotional clothing, accessories and footwear, and health, hospitality and institutional textiles.
We facilitate better procurement outcomes by analysing, simplifying and systemising how our clients identify, purchase and manage their TCF requirements.
IMAGEWORKS uses proprietary and proven tools and templates to address each organisation's specific requirements, and ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability.
We are very hands-on and guide our clients through every step, enabling them to understand and manage priorities and risks, and take control of their procurement processes, outcomes and contracts.
Jamie Ferris-May Studio provides design and development services, support and mentoring to established and emerging fashion labels to ensure successful OS or local made product. Jamie's many years of experience and vast knowledge in the fashion industry ensures your product is in capable and professional hands.
Services include:
1. Considered product design and development - ensure the best commercial outcomes.
2. Creative pattern design and sampling - local and OS production.
3. Production-ready tech packs - local and OS production
4. A reliable source of local suppliers and manufacturing services
5. Small-run, sustainable and ethical OS manufacturing services.
Jamie Ferris-May Studio provides design and development services, support and mentoring to established and emerging fashion labels to ensure successful OS or local made product. Jamie's many years of experience and vast knowledge in the fashion industry ensures your product is in capable and professional hands.
Services include:
1. Considered product design and development - ensure the best commercial outcomes.
2. Creative pattern design and sampling - local and OS production.
3. Production-ready tech packs - local and OS production
4. A reliable source of local suppliers and manufacturing services
5. Small-run, sustainable and ethical OS manufacturing services.
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