How we work

A clear process, with you informed at every step.

Five stages take your project from brief to shipment. At each one you'll know what is happening, who is doing it and what needs your decision.

Garments being sorted and checked on a factory finishing floor
Finishing & checking
  1. 1

    Understand the brief

    Agreed brief
  2. 2

    Source the right partner

    Partner shortlist
  3. 3

    Develop & approve samples

    Approved sample
  4. 4

    Production & quality follow-up

    Progress updates
  5. 5

    Packaging & shipment

    Ready to ship
  1. 1

    Understand the brief

    We start by establishing exactly what you need: the product, its specifications, target quantities, budget and timeline. A clear brief is the basis for a good match.

    At the end of this stageAn agreed brief that everyone works from.

    You
    Share designs, a tech pack or references, plus your quantity, budget and timing targets.
    Fashionique
    Ask the right questions and turn the information into a working brief.
    Partners
    Not yet involved.
  2. 2

    Source the right partner

    We identify and assess manufacturing options that suit your project, then talk you through the shortlist so you can decide with confidence.

    At the end of this stageA shortlist of suitable partners, with quotations.

    You
    Review the options and choose a partner.
    Fashionique
    Identify, assess and introduce suitable manufacturers.
    Partners
    Review the brief and provide quotations.
  3. 3

    Develop & approve samples

    Samples are developed, reviewed and approved before production proceeds. We manage the comments and dates between each round.

    At the end of this stageAn approved sample for production to follow.

    You
    Review samples and give comments or approval.
    Fashionique
    Coordinate sample rounds, feedback and deadlines, and source trims and accessories through our procurement team.
    Partners
    Develop the samples and apply revisions.
  4. 4

    Coordinate production & quality follow-up

    With the sample approved, production begins. We stay in contact with the manufacturing team and follow up on the agreed milestones, specifications and quality checks.

    Throughout this stageRegular progress updates, with issues raised as soon as we know about them.

    You
    Receive updates and make decisions on any issues raised.
    Fashionique
    Follow up on milestones and quality checks, and arrange an independent inspection if you request one.
    Partners
    Manufacture the order and carry out quality checks. Independent inspections are carried out by specialist providers.
  5. 5

    Coordinate packaging & shipment

    We follow up on packing requirements, shipping arrangements and the relevant documents with the factory and your freight forwarder.

    At the end of this stageGoods packed to your instructions and ready to ship.

    You
    Confirm shipping instructions and your freight forwarder.
    Fashionique
    Coordinate packing, dates and documents between the parties.
    Partners
    The factory packs the goods; the forwarder handles transport.

Throughout the process

Three things you can expect from us.

Lead times depend on the product, the partner and the time of year. We agree milestones with you and the manufacturer at the start, then report against them.

Transparency

You see what we see: progress, problems and the options for dealing with them.

Communication

Regular written updates, and one point of contact for every question.

Your decisions

Approvals stay with you. We advise and coordinate; you decide.

Ready to start with step one?

Send us a few details about your product and we'll begin with your brief.

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