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THE FIRST ITALIAN AGENCY

SPECIALISING IN EMERGING DESIGNERS

We have developed a unique method that can transform every fashion enthusiast
or professional in a successful emerging brand through a turnkey service.

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Corrado Manenti, the designer behind the style office, creates a fashion brand.

Corrado Manenti

THE FACE BEHIND BE A DESIGNER

With more than 10 years of experience in dissemination and consultancy, Corrado Manenti has become the benchmark for emerging designers.

His passion and dedication in the world of luxury fashion and design have enabled him to acquire a vast knowledge of the Italian and international market.

Creative and non-conformist, Corrado founded Be A Designer to transform the path of an aspiring designer from one fraught with pitfalls problems and uncertainties into an inspiring journey towards personal fulfilment, offering a turnkey service based on a clear and proven process.

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Fashion is a team game

Be A Designer is the first Italian agency
specialising in emerging designers.

Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, a professional, a creative or a designer and you have always dreamed of building your own fashion collection and selling it, you have found the right team!
Through a turnkey service, we have devised an innovative and unique method that enables any fashion enthusiast or professional to become a successful emerging brand.
Born from the visionary mind of Corrado Manenti our team of stylists, pattern makers and marketers can help you make the most of your next collection.

find out who we are

Creating a fashion brand yourself can be a challenge

Leaving doubts and uncertainty behind

For the past 14 years, we have focused on assisting emerging fashion designers to tackle the many challenges from conceptualisation to the development and launch of a new fashion brand, from design to production, from marketing to distribution.

Our team will help you turn your passion for fashion into a brand ready to conquer the market. You bring the idea, we take care of the rest with a complete turnkey service.

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Why Choose Us?

Thanks to the network of suppliers we have developed over the years you will be able to access as a protagonist in the fashion world from a privileged starting point. Being able to work with fabric producers, printers, workshops possibilities that would otherwise be impossible if I went ringing the bell alone without an established brand or prohibitive budgets!

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EXPERIENCE

We have been doing this work for more than twelve years and by now we are familiar with the process and how to solve problems that arise along the way.

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FLEXIBILITY

Working for years with people starting from scratch, we have learnt that it takes constant attention to detail and flexibility in design.

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NETWORK

Thanks to our network of suppliers developed over the years, you have access to special materials and prices normally reserved for bulk orders.

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PASSION

We are a team of young people motivated by a passion for fashion and entrepreneurship. We have the energy to make magic happen.

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How our turnkey service works

We at Be A Designer are here to guide your creative process through a methodology of coaching with turnkey service. Whether you are envisioning a large project or aiming for something more collected, our commitment is your success.

You will have at your disposal a whole team of stylists, modellers, marketers, photographers and web developers who will accompany you on this journey from start to finish.

It has taken us years to build an entire Italian supply chain of excellence, representing the true values of Made in Italy that are appreciated by consumers all over the world.

Thanks to this concentration of expertise and passion, we are sure to always have the perfect solution to realise your vision.

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Brand Design Consulting

The brand design consultancy is the essential starting point for each of our flanking projects. This first step creates your 'Brand Code', a strategic document that defines the essence, distinctive features and key values of your brand. The Brand Code guides every subsequent design, communication and positioning choice, ensuring consistency and authenticity in every aspect of your business project.

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Product Development

Product development is the beating heart of our coaching service. In this phase, we work closely with you to bring your creative vision to life. Through in-depth research of inspirations, trends and materials, we explore the endless possibilities of fashion design together. Our experts will guide you in selecting the most suitable fabrics, defining the cuts and details that will make each garment unique and irresistible. With passion and expertise, we transform your idea into a market-ready collection, with attention to every detail and capable of winning the hearts of your audience.

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E-commerce, Photography and Social Media

At the heart of our digital strategy is the creation of your e-commerce, a powerful and customised tool for online sales. We design and develop an attractive and intuitive website, optimised for smooth navigation and a flawless user experience. We create ad hoc photo shoots designed to enhance your products and integrate seamlessly with the aesthetics of your website and social profiles, creating a coherent and visually striking online brand identity. From e-commerce to social media, every element is designed to drive your success in the digital world.

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Marketing and Business Development Support

The path to launching your brand does not stop at the product or the website. That is why we offer you strategic marketing and business development support. Together we develop a customised action plan, which includes identifying your ideal target group, choosing the most effective communication channels, and creating targeted campaigns to make your brand known and increase sales. From the launch strategy to the consolidation of your market presence, we are at your side to build a successful business.

You bring your idea

AND WE TAKE CARE OF THE REST?

If you are one designer or simply a creative and you've always dreamed of building your own fashion collection and selling it, you've come to the right place!

We are the first independent style office specialising in supporting emerging (and not) designers in developing their collections and becoming self-entrepreneurs.

We help you with a COMPLETE PATH from conception to production, promotion and sale on the market.

With a turnkey service perfect for you supported by our multidisciplinary team of designers, technicians and creatives you can finally start your journey in fashion that leads you not only to make beautiful products but to become a true entrepreneur!

YOU HAVE A PROJECT AND YOU CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED?

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They talk about us

Some of the major newspapers have already started talking about our project and our customers with great enthusiasm and attention. This media resonance is testament to our commitment and professionalism in promoting Italian-made products around the world. In a short time we have become a point of reference for the entire segment of emerging designers 

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We create your brand 'in a small way

to succeed in grandE

CREATING PRODUCTS IS ONLY PART OF THE FASHION BUSINESS
AND IF YOU THEN HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT HOW TO SELL IT?

We at Be a Designer have worked closely for years with international designers and creatives to find an approach to building a fashion brand that would work even 'small' with limited budgets and also allowed young designers to create and sell their collections on the market.

What all the greatest designers in history have in common is that they have been not only great creators but also great entrepreneurs and have combined their artistic sensitivity, their mastery of taste and their research into the choice of fabrics, patterns and cuts in a skilfully blended alchemy: the creation of a brand.

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All the spotlight on your emerging brand

When we participate in important fairs, we always offer our most deserving emerging designers the opportunity to show their collections. This is more unique than rare as these fairs are normally inaccessible to emerging designers.

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