Consulting and production services for emerging fashion brands

Be a Designer is the ideal launch pad to take your idea into fashion, whether you already have a company or dream of creating one. Thanks to our multidisciplinary team and excellent partnerships with manufacturers and garment makers, we can support you at every stage of the development of your brand or capsule collection.

CONSULTANCY BRAND START-UP

Creating a collection is only the beginningA brand is something you build with care and that accompanies you over time. We at BAD have developed a method designed to guide you in the conception and creation of your brand. We are here to support emerging designers who wish to bring their own fashion project to life, offering customised consultations and coaching to make the most of your creative process. If you have decided to give shape to an idea, turn it into a collection and give it a brand identity, it is essential to have the right strategyeven if you are starting small.

DESIGN STYLISTICS AND GRAPHICS

Thanks to our team of designers and stylists, we can take care of every aspect of the graphic and stylistic design of your brandturning your ideas into reality. Together, we will create moodboardartistic and technical sketches, and we will accompany you in the choice of fabrics, right up to the creation of technical data sheets for each product. This design phase is crucial to give coherence, identity and a strong expressiveness to your brandThis is where your vision comes to life and is transformed into a concrete and easily recognisable collection.

2D/3D MODELLING AND PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

From idea to pattern, we are here to turn your project into a solid basis for production. Thanks to our network of modellers, we can develop every type of modeleven the most complex ones, ensuring that the end result is always precise and flawless. We have a exclusive archive that is continuously updatedwith dozens of new models added every month to inspire you. And if you don't find what you're looking for, don't worry: with us, you can create it from scratch!

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AND PRIVATE LABEL MADE IN ITALY

We have a lean and proven structure, capable of managing all kinds of Made in Italy productionalways with an eye on quality. Our well-established network in the territorywhich includes both small and large companies, will allow you to realise productions ranging from a few dozen to thousands of pieces, always with the utmost attention to detail and according to your specific requirements.

E-COMMERCE SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH STRATEGY?

The Internet has become the springboard for many brands, which is why it is crucial to have a clear strategy and to know how to go about it. To give visibility to your brandit is essential to rely on a specialised marketing agency that is fully familiar with the dynamics of the emerging designers' world. Thanks to the partnership with our sister company, Evolve Marketing Srlwe can support you in creating a modern and optimised website to launch your brand and sell your products online.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS COLLECTIVES

We at BAD know how important it is to have the opportunity to show your creations and make your work known to a wide audience. And we truly believe that unity is strength! That is why we we are committed to promotingsupport and enhancing emerging Italian fashion in the worldthrough our partnerships with established professionals in the industry.
Would you like to participate in major national and international trade fairsbut you're just starting out and don't know where to begin? Join the our collective and let's face this path together, to triumph together!

DIGITAL PR AND PRESS RELEASES?

Knowing how to attract the attention of the new media is a valuable asset today, especially at a time when the cost of advertising traffic is increasing.
The our press office is at your disposal to promote your brand and fashion products. We can take care of your Digital PR and draft effective press releases, to be disseminated with the most suitable strategy to get your brand talked about.

MEDIA AGENCY PHOTO & VIDEO MAKING?

Fashion lives through images, which is why it is essential to have high-quality photo and video content that enhances your products.
We collaborate with photographers specialising in fashion and product photography to create visual materials that tell the story of your brand and your creations with style and consistency.

Take the first step and create your own fashion brand

Schedule a free consultation to tell us about your dream! Tell us about your project and the challenges you face, and we will help you clarify how you can work with us to bring your fashion brand to life.

FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions from aspiring designers

What does be a designer do?

Be A Designer is a independent style office. We are a team of professionals who can help you realise your idea in fashion. We can help you from the conception stage right through to the production and marketing of your idea.

Where are you?

We are located in Gallarate in the Province of Varese just a few minutes from Milan Malpensa airport and less than an hour's drive from Milan / Como / Lugano / Bergamo

Do you work with individuals or also with companies?

We work with both structured companies or professionals and VAT-registered businesses as well as private individuals. Obviously if your idea is to create something of your own and start selling it sooner or later you will need a VAT number, but if you want to get started there is no problem!

What kind of collaborations do you offer?

We offer both operational services where we do the work for you such as pattern making, prototyping, textile printing, graphic realisation of concepts and collections as well as strategic consultancy services.

I have an idea but I don't know where to start!

Don't worry! We advise you to book a free call with a member of our team who will be able to guide and advise you best!

If you are shy or prefer to learn more, we suggest you read our book: "Do you also want to be a designer?" which encapsulates our entire method.

Do you have production minimums?

We have an agile structure built up over almost ten years and we can handle all kinds of production for you from a few items per model to thousands. Of course, what changes is the price.

How Does a Completion Course Work with You?

We have a tested method divided into several steps where we will start from the idea through to the prototype and then production. At every stage you will be at the centre of the creative process and you will always know what is going on!

Why should I choose you?

We have been doing this job for almost ten years, we are the only style office in Italy focused on emerging designers and start-up projects.

Why are we the only one? Because making fashion small in Italy is very difficult especially for beginners who do not have the right network of contacts.

We have developed a METHOD to build your products and your brand with precise price and market logic that combines the right creativity with the right product.

Become a designer with the right basics

Do you have a dream in your drawer but have no idea how to turn it into a real fashion brand? Don't worry, you're not alone!

I wrote a best-selling manual which takes you step by step through our method: a practical tool to help you to thinking about your brand in the right wayavoid costly mistakes and establish the right priorities from the outset.

If you feel confused or stuck, this manual will give you the direction you are looking for.

It is available with a special offer on this page: