Footwear & Accessories Design

Creative design support from initial concept through to commercially considered product, including silhouette development, range building, colour and material direction, design refinement and technical consideration.

We can work from an existing brand direction or help develop a product identity from the ground up, balancing creativity with construction, cost, fit and manufacturing capabilities.

Product Development

Support throughout the development process from initial design through to prototype, sample review and production-ready product.

This can include construction guidance, material selection, component development, sample comments, factory communication, costing considerations and development troubleshooting.

Sourcing & Development
Access to an international network of manufacturers, suppliers and specialists across Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Brazil and China.

We can source and develop:

• Leathers, textiles and alternative materials

• Heels

• Soles and outsoles

• Lasts

• Components

• Hardware and trims

• Linings and insocks

• Packaging

• Specialist finishes and techniques

Brand × Factory Matchmaking
We help identify the right manufacturing partner based on your product category, aesthetic, target price, production quantity, construction and development requirements.

Factory sourcing is available across Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Brazil and China, with recommendations based on the individual needs of the brand rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Production Management

Support from approved sample through to finished production, helping brands manage communication, timelines, quality expectations and manufacturing requirements.

Services can include production planning, factory liaison, material and component coordination, production tracking, quality discussions, delivery schedules and troubleshooting throughout the manufacturing process.

We can provide ongoing support or step in at key stages depending on the level of management required.

Technical Packs & Product Specifications

Professional technical packs created to clearly communicate product requirements to factories and suppliers.

Depending on the product, packs can include:

• Technical drawings

• Construction details

• Material specifications

• Colourways

• Component specifications

• Measurements

• Stitching and finishing details

• Branding placement

• Sole, heel and hardware information

• Packaging requirements

• Sample comments and amendments

We can create complete technical packs on your behalf or provide downloadable templates for brands looking to manage part of the process internally.

Founder & Brand Mentorship

One-to-one consultancy for founders and teams who need experienced guidance as they navigate footwear, accessories and product development.

Sessions can cover everything from initial concept and supplier selection to range planning, pricing, sampling, manufacturing and launch strategy.

Mentorship can be booked as individual consultancy sessions or as ongoing support throughout a project.

Trend & Market Direction

Bespoke trend forecasting focused on your brand, customer and product category rather than generic trend information.

Forecasting can cover:

• Footwear

• Bags and accessories

• Materials

• Leather

• Colour

• Components

• Construction

• Silhouettes

• Styling

• Consumer and competitor direction

Reports can be developed seasonally or around a specific brief, collection or market opportunity.

Components & Specialist Supplier Sourcing

Sourcing and development of the individual components required to bring a product together.

This can include:

• Heels

• Soles

• Lasts

• Welts

• Insoles

• Footbeds

• Shanks

• Toe puffs and counters

• Buckles

• Eyelets

• Zips

• Hardware

• Embellishments

• Laces

• Elastics

• Trims

• Branding components

We can either source an existing component or work with specialist suppliers to develop something bespoke.

Packaging Development & Sourcing
Support with developing packaging that reflects the positioning of the brand while considering cost, minimum quantities, production and logistics.

This can include:

• Shoe boxes

• Bag boxes

• Dust bags

• Tissue paper

• Swing tags

• Stickers

• Care cards

• Packaging inserts

• Branded ribbons

• Labels

• E-commerce packaging

• Shipping cartons

We can support design development, specifications, supplier sourcing, sampling and production.

Creative Direction & Brand World
Creative support to ensure the product, imagery and communication sit within one coherent brand identity.

This can include campaign concepts, collection storytelling, art direction, styling direction, visual references, casting, location direction and creating a consistent visual language across product and content.

Photography & Film

Creative and commercial imagery developed specifically for fashion, footwear and accessories.

Services can include:

• Campaign photography

• Product photography

• E-commerce imagery

• Still life

• Editorial content

• Social content

• Campaign films

• Short-form video

• Behind-the-scenes content

• Digital photography

• Film photography

Projects can be developed from initial creative concept through to art direction, shoot production and final content.

Social Content & Strategy

Support with developing a clear and consistent social presence that communicates both the product and the wider brand world.

This can include:

• Social media strategy

• Content planning

• Campaign roll-outs

• Launch strategy

• Content calendars

• Art direction

• Copy direction

• Reels and short-form content

• Graphic assets

• Brand storytelling

• Community-facing content