SERVICES
WHAT WE DO
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MENTORING – HOW IT WORKS
It’s no secret, starting and working on a brand is hard work; even harder if you’ve had no experience in the industry you’re going into.
We offer specialised 1-to-1 mentoring sessions to help bring clarity to your ideas and set you on the right path to achieve your overall goal.
This isn’t aimed soley at start-ups however, maybe you’re a new brand already trading but you’re not entirely happy with your product,
maybe you’re an established brand but stuck in a rut and want to overhaul your business. Whatever your pain point, we’re here to support and guide you
to reach that next step in your journey. Our sessions may steer you to self-service your brand using our support with ongoing mentoring calls, or perhaps
they may help you to pin point areas where you need a bit of specialist expertise to realise your vision. Whatever it is, we’re here to help.
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Design Mentoring…
Need support to figure out your brand identity and refine your vision? Or perhaps, you have a concept in mind, a seed of an idea that you need help to realise. A mentoring call will help to focus your thoughts and clear out the background noise. Whether you need an ear to sound out ideas to, or a weekly chat with a step-by-step guide how to develop your product, our design expert Ange is supportive, informative and emphathetic to all her clients that need that extra bit of expertise.
Book a free 30min discovery call to discuss how she can help.
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Technical Mentoring…
Not sure how to proceed with your design now that you’ve got your CADs and tech packs? Having issues with existing fits and not sure which way to turn? Want to increase size range or refine fit but don’t know where to start? A consultation with our technical expert Alex will give you all the answers and next steps that you need. She will guide your technicial requirements using her over 30 years of experience to ensure that you have a fantastically fitted garment.
Book a free 30min discovery call to discuss how she can help.
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Full-Service Mentoring…
If you would rather have the support of both Alex and Ange to discuss your business and requirements, then you can get the best of both worlds by involving both experts from the very beginning.
Sharing numerous clients already, Alex and Ange are well versed in working collaboratively together. And as they always say, two heads are better than one, right?
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“Their technical expertise have been an invaluable resource”
Alex and Angela are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are both very reliable, motivated, responsive and very easy to communicate with. Their technical expertise has been an invaluable resource to our brand and I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking to either start their business or take it to the next level.
tea
DESIGN – HOW IT WORKS
The design of any product is super important for many reasons. It has to function properly, drive the aesthetic of your brand and
appeal to your target audience. Therefore, getting the design right is imperative at the start of your development.
I work with clients to find that balance between function and aesthetic, creating market research and inspiration boards
to help hone in on what the key features are for your brand and refine your thoughts and ideas for your products.
Once this grounding is established, clear and detailed CADs and technical drawings help to bring your ideas to life,
while thorough technical specifications and well sourced fabrics and componentry complete the overall product development.
With over 15 years experience, supporting numerous start-ups and established brands, you’re in safe hands.
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Research & Discovery…
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Research and analysis of key competitors
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Brand vision and concept analysis
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Moodboard and silhouette inspiration
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Colour palette creation
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Unique selling points and value propositions
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Pricing and assortment plan
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Sketch & Swatch…
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Initial sketch concepts from inspiration and moodboard analysis
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Pulling together of potential fabrications/ideas for trims and componentry
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After feedback of initial sketches, full collection development sketches created for final sign off
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Sourcing & Development…
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Specialist fabrication sourcing
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Liaison and negotiations with suppliers on minimum ordering and dyeing
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Development of bespoke or branded trims and componentry
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Creation and collaboration of bespoke embroidery or lace design
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Sourcing of possible manufacturing partners
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CAD to Prototype
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Fully rendered CADs of chosen styles in selected colourways and prints
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Highly detailed technical drawings with full construction breakdown
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Development of technical pack to include thorough overview, BOM breakdown, garment specification, care/brand label info, measurement specs, fitting logs and any additional packaging direction
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Ordering and organisation of fabrications for dyeing, consolidating and shipping to sample machinist for concept garment construction
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On-going support & collaboration
with client and manufacturer
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“Ange is an integral part of our design team”
Ange is an integral part of our design team. We have been working with Angela close to 5 years and she has wowed us with her magical CADs. She brings everything to life, from core lingerie to bedroom drama dresses. She is professional, meticulous and hits deadlines. I would highly recommend Angela. You will not be disappointed.
jay
TECHNICAL – HOW IT WORKS
It’s often said that getting the design right is only half of the battle. Lingerie and intimate apparel not only demands to look great but it has a job to do and therefore must fit well, feel comfortable and be durable. This is the key to ensuring your customers return to your brand again and again; this is where I come in. I collaborate with Design and/or Clients during the concept phase to ensure potential designs are feasible whilst maintaining the Client’s brand aesthetic. I create concept patterns for your proto samples, take the process through fitting and grading stages to final factory seals and provide factories the patterns and tech specs they require to produce your stock. My 30 years of experience working in many varied technical teams – with a specialism in DD+ bras – has given me exemplary skills to ensure you end up with the best product possible.
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Prototype development…
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Creation of concept pattern for prototype sample/buying samples – in digital or hard copy formats
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Contruct base size measurement spec, with point of measure diagram
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Wire selection/design – if required
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Mould selection/development – if required
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Collaborate with sample machinist for initial sample making
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Fitting of prototype samples & aesthetic style ‘sign-off’ with client
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Size range expectations
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Fit development…
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Continued development of patterns and construction towards base size fit approval (usually 2-3 fits)
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Specialist pattern creation/cutting instructions for placement fabrics ie. lace/embroidery
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Establish component breakdown standards for all sizes in range
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Grading. . .
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Once base size fit approved – initial grading to required grade sizes
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Fit meetings with live models for grades
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Re-work of grading until grade approval (usually 2-3 reworks)
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Grading of wires
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Costing patterns to factory for full fabric usages
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Development of fully graded nests for all required sizes (in digital or hardcopy format) including update of measurement chart
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Pre-Production. . .
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Final technical and construction specifications for factory
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Factory support and liaison during development & manufacturing
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Approval of factory made grades and review of pre-production seals
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Review of ‘1st off production’ seals, if required
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On-going support & collaboration
with client and manufacturer
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“Alex is always helpful, professional and has a wealth of experience”
I would highly recommend Alex for anyone looking for an expert in bra fitting and grading. I have worked with Alex for a number of years, and she is always helpful, professional, and has a wealth of experience to draw from that enables her to put her magic touch on perfecting a bra fit every time. Her approach to grading is thorough and meticulous and I always have every confidence in her.
luisa
FULL MANAGEMENT – HOW IT WORKS
Sure, you know about the need for a good design, clear tech specs and top notch patterns, but what about all the other niggly things which aren’t so glam? There’s still a lot of background work to do to get your brand up and running which many people aren’t even aware of. But fear not! With over 40 years combined experience, theres not much the Muse team haven’t encountered or tackled along the way. So let us help you.
We take the headache out of chasing up samples, managing labdips, PO placements, factory support, costings and juggling every supplier, machinist, and factory involved. Handing over the full management of your product leaves you free to focus on your marketing, brand voice and reaching your audience ready for your product launch. Want to know more?
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Fabric Management…
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Setting colour standards for required fabrics using internationally recognised colour system, Pantone
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Labdip and bulk fabric management
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Purchase Order placement and bulk delivery management
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Testing Requirements…
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Setting out garment testing specifications
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Partnering with independent, recognised test houses
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Managing through all independent testing and troubleshooting where necessary
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Ensuring all legal obligations with regards to composition analysis is adhered to and highlighted on garment
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Ensuring all fabrics and components are Oeko-Tex certified
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Label & Packaging Design…
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Care label design and development
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Brand label design and development
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Specialist swing tag and packaging design
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Packaging requirements for bulk shipments
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Garment Management…
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Supplier negotiations on cost, MOQ and MCQ
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Costing through of collection with manufacturer
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Critical Path creation and management
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Seal management and tracking
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Strong collaborative relationship with both competitive logistics company & specialist bodywear sales agent
SURE, YOU *COULD*
DO IT YOURSELF...
...BUT DO YOU
WANT TO?
“They are tremendously supportive in working to achieve your personalised goals for aesthetics, costings and fit”
Angela and Alex are a dream team. They are tremendously supportive in working to achieve your personalised goals for aesthetics, costings and fit; they exhaustively work with you to ensure they truly understand your vision and make it a reality. Crucially, they are tremendously effective at independently creating and adhering to a critical pathway which is essential in the industry and helps ease pressures. Their warm and effective communication creates an enjoyable and collaborative experience and their exceptional knowledge and expertise produce truly perfect results.
katy
HOW TO CONTACT US
Send us an email with a brief description of what you need help with or any questions and either Alex or Ange will reply to you with best ways forward.
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