DEAR UNINCORPORATED DESIGNERS AND INVESTORS,
THIS YEAR WE ARE ENDING OUR 2024 WINTER CLASSES WITH A HIGH END, FAST PACED EDITORIAL PHOTOSHOOT. AN EDITORIAL PHOTOSHOOT IS A CREATIVE AND STYLIZED PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSION AIMED AT CAPTURING VISUALLY COMPELLING IMAGES FOR PUBLICATION IN MAGAZINES, BLOGS, OR OTHER EDITORIAL PLATFORMS. IT GOES BEYOND TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY, FOCUSING ON STORYTELLING, FASHION, AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. DESIGNERS SHOULD BE BRAINSTORMING A SPECIFIC THEME OR CONCEPT TO BRING THEIR UNIQUE VISION TO LIFE. DESIGNERS, YOUR GOAL IS TO PRODUCE CAPTIVATING IMAGES THAT TELL A NARRATIVE, EVOKE EMOTIONS, AND SHOWCASE YOUR HARD WORK.
PROFESSIONAL HAIR AND MAKEUP IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. IF DESIGNERS DO NOT REQUEST HAIR AND MAKE UP, THEY MUST ARRIVE LOOKING FRESH AND READY TO GO! FAILURE TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS MAY CAUSE THE RESCHEDULING OF THE STUDENT’S PHOTOSHOOT AT AN EXTRA CHARGE.
PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP
DESIGN YOUR OWN HAIRSTYLE AND MAKEUP LOOK THROUGH FACE CHARTS AND A PHOTO THAT INSPIRES YOU. THEN GET PROFESSIONAL HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE SO YOU CAN LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST.
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
UPGRADE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT WITH A DIGITAL AD CAMPAIGN THAT CAPTURES EACH STUDENT’S SEASON, BRAND IDENTITY, INSPIRATION, AND CUSTOMER PROFILE.
FRAGRANCE BAR
WHEN A NEW DAY DAWNS IT'S ESSENTIAL TO GET A GREAT START, SO CREATE A CUSTOM FRAGRANCE THAT COMPLIMENTS YOUR BRAND. STUDY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BASE, MIDDLE, AND TOP NOTES AND LEARN THE ART OF SMELLING. EMBLAZON A UNIQUE BOTTLE WITH YOUR CUSTOM LOGO.
PHOTO SHOOT DETAILS:
DATE: DECEMBER 14TH & 15TH
TIME: CLICK TO SEE SCHEDULE
LOCATION: 1150 N WESTERN AVE, LA, CA 90029
PARKING: STREET
TURNING A CREATIVE IDEA INTO A FULLY REALIZED FASHION BRAND TAKES MORE THAN JUST GREAT DESIGNS—IT REQUIRES THE RIGHT TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND INDUSTRY INSIGHT. BRAND BUILDERS IS A WEEKLY TWO-HOUR CLASS DESIGNED TO GUIDE ASPIRING DESIGNERS THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS, FROM CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT TO LAUNCHING THEIR BRAND INTO THE MARKET. WHETHER STUDENTS ARE STARTING WITH A SINGLE IDEA OR AN ENTIRE COLLECTION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS HANDS-ON SUPPORT TO HELP THEM DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND DELIVER A FULLY-FORMED FASHION BRAND.
OUR TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH EACH STUDENT TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE IN DESIGN, BRANDING, AND PRODUCTION. EVERY ELEMENT—FROM LOGOS AND LABELS TO PACKAGING AND PHOTOGRAPHY—IS DEVELOPED TO MEET INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND REFLECT THE STUDENT’S UNIQUE AESTHETIC.
STUDENTS START BY CREATING A STRONG BRAND IDENTITY, REFINING THEIR IDEAS, AND BUILDING THEIR PRODUCT LINE. THIS INCLUDES SAMPLE GARMENT CREATION, CUSTOM PATTERN MAKING, AND WOVEN LABEL DESIGN—ALL THE ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF A PROFESSIONAL BRAND.
WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRUSTED PRODUCTION RESOURCES AND HELP STUDENTS SOURCE MATERIALS, MANAGE GRADING AND FIT, OVERSEE QUALITY CONTROL, AND COORDINATE MANUFACTURING. FROM CUSTOM HANGTAGS TO FINAL PACKAGING, EVERY PRODUCT DETAIL IS DESIGNED TO FEEL COHESIVE, POLISHED, AND RETAIL-READY.
A GREAT PRODUCT NEEDS GREAT PRESENTATION. STUDENTS WILL CREATE A LINE SHEET, DESIGN PACKAGING, AND WORK WITH OUR TEAM TO DEVELOP THEIR WEBSITE, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE. WITH PROFESSIONAL COPYWRITING AND BRAND STORYTELLING SUPPORT, THEY’LL BE READY TO CONFIDENTLY INTRODUCE THEIR PRODUCTS TO THE WORLD.
BRAND BUILDERS ISN’T JUST A CLASS—IT’S A COMPLETE FASHION BUSINESS LAUNCHPAD. STUDENTS LEAVE WITH A FULLY DEVELOPED, PROFESSIONALLY PRESENTED BRAND AND ALL THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SELL, GROW, AND SCALE.