Welcome Packet
You have arrived at the home of our online Welcome Packet, which will provide you with important information that will allow you to make the most out of our work together.
Welcome Packet
You have arrived at the home of our online Welcome Packet, which will provide you with important information that will allow you to make the most out of our work together.
Welcome Packet
You have arrived at the home of our online Welcome Packet, which will provide you with important information that will allow you to make the most out of our work together.
Welcome Packet
You have arrived at the home of our online Welcome Packet, which will provide you with important information that will allow you to make the most out of our work together.
Launch Your Collection
Launch Your Collection
Launch Your Collection
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LaunchYour Collectio
LaunchYour Collectio
WRITTEN BY THE LAUNCH YOUR COLLECTION FOUNDER,
BECOMING A FASHION DESIGNER (WILEY) IS THE DEFINITIVE
GO-TO BOOK FOR ALL ASPIRING FASHION DESIGNERS
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ESTABLISHED IN 2012
Providing a truly bespoke launch experience for the fashion entrepreneur with discerning taste.
The LYC Signature Launch Program includes all the products and services you need in one place to successfully launch your apparel brand.
You will also have the opportunity to work directly with our founder and our exemplary launch team, who will personally guide you step-by-step through the launch process. As a coveted LYC client, you will gain access to our insider resources used by the biggest names in fashion.
Welcome to VIP all the way.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
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Learn as You Launch
Using our Learn as You Launch philosophy, our founder and in-house creative team will guide, educate, and mentor you step-by-step through the launch process, so you can save time, avoid costly mistakes, and always have your own personal and knowledgeable consulting team by your side, every step of the way.
Our signature all-inclusive launch program will provide you
with all the products & services you need to launch your apparel brand successfully, following our proven 5-step launch process.
Best For
The LYC Signature Launch Program is best for those who are interested in developing and launching their own custom apparel brand, with every step included to launch successfully.
You will be able to begin selling your apparel collection from your official brand website once you launch without delay. This is for those discerning individuals who want a VIP experience with your own personal consulting team working directly with you from beginning to end.
Designed for the always busy person on-the-go who
needs a personal consulting team to walk them
step-by-step through the apparel launch process
GET LAUNCHED
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Our Proven 5-Step Launch Process
Imagine never having to wonder what launch step comes
next or what is takes to ensure a successful launch. Instead,
you can simply sit back & relish at how seamlessly it unfolds.
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We will guide you through the steps to set up your new fashion business and you will complete your business plan.
No. 01 / PLANNING
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You will work together with our founder in a virtual design brainstorm session to create the styles in your apparel collection. You will then work with our line planner to plan and merchandise your collection. Our founder will also source your fabrics and teach you how to source your trims, and you will work with our in-house technical designer to create your tech packs, the blueprint for the factory for your garments.
No. 03 / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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No. 05 / SALES & MARKETING
You will receive educational materials that will walk you through the process of determining your selling strategy and social media strategy.
We will work with you to establish your brand strategy and target customer. You will work with our in-house brand designer to create the logo and brand visuals for your new fashion business, and our founder, a trained webmaster, will create the e-commerce, online home for your apparel brand.
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No. 02 / BRANDING
Our founder will work with you to place you with an apparel manufacturer and our technical designer will walk you through the entire sample development process, including hiring a fit model and conducting fit sessions until samples are approved. You will work with our costing specialist to cost your apparel collection and our founder will then manage the production process for you until completion.
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No. 04 / SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT &
PRODUCTION
WHAT MAKES US STAND APART
The LYC DIFFERENCE
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Our Guiding
PRINCIPLES
We advance by advancing our clients.
We are client-centric to our core.
We lead with integrity.
We communicate with transparency.
We conquer complexity.
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WE BRING OUR EXPERTISE TO YOU
Meet the LYC Team
Lisa Springsteel Dupre
Founder & CEO
LOCATION: RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Nicole Melendez
Technical Designer
Emileny Gonzalez
Technical Designer
LOCATION: MIAMI, FLORIDA
WICKFORD, NEW JERSEY
Mary Bridgman
Fashion Illustrator
AnneMarie Ellis
Brand Designer
PINE PLAINS, NEW YORK
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Bruce Walters
Costing Manager
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Dana Rupe
Line Planner & Merchandiser
COMING SOON
IOWA CITY, IA
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