OPEN CALL

Applications now open!

who can apply

We are looking for visionary designers, creative entrepreneurs, and emerging labels who are ready to take their ideas to the next level. Whether you’re launching your first capsule collection or scaling an existing brand, you should have a clear vision, a commitment to quality, and a readiness to collaborate.

Timeline overview

1 year program, starting September 2025

PHASE 1: VISION TO STRATEGY


  • BRAND & COLLECTION STRATEGY SESSIONS

  • SAMPLING + PRODUCTION PLANNING

  • SUSTAINABILITY & WEB3/TECH ONBOARDING

  • BEGIN STYLING, COMMS, AND CREATIVE DIRECTION PLANNING

  • FINANCE & PRICING MODEL WORKSHOPS

PHASE 2: DEVELOPMENT& EXECUTION


  • COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & EARLY PRODUCTION

  • MARKETING & CONTENT FRAMEWORK BUILDING

  • SALES STRATEGY SETUP (WHOLESALE, DTC, SHOWROOMS)

  • WEB3 & STORYTELLING EXPERIMENTS

  • MIDPOINT REVIEW: ALIGNMENT + ASSET READINESS

PHASE 3: LAUNCH READINESS & ACTIVATION


  • FINAL PRODUCTION & CAMPAIGN PREP

  • LOOKBOOKS, STYLING SHOOTS, PRESS KITS

  • PRESS OUTREACH & RETAIL PARTNER TARGETING

  • SHOWCASE / EVENT SUPPORT (DIGITAL OR IN-PERSON)

  • PITCH SUPPORT TO BUYERS, MEDIA, INVESTORS

POST-LAB SUPPORT + STRATEGIC GROWTH


  • OPTIONAL GROWTH ADVISORY (RETAINER OR ALUMNI TIER)

  • MARKET FEEDBACK INTEGRATION & PRODUCT ITERATION

  • BRAND CASE STUDY DEVELOPMENT

  • POTENTIAL FOR SHOWROOM INCLUSION / COLLABORATIVE EVENTS

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