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The Independent Project

New York, NY, United States Est. 2016 Apparel & Accessories

High-End Ready-to-Wear, Street-wear, Denim, Leather, and Blanks

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About

We are a New York design studio, that specializes in high-end, ready to wear garments for both men and women that are manufactured in New York City. We can develop from the initial concept through final product. Our team is a local network of the best sample-makers, pattern-makers, and factories in New York City. Our team has an extensive background in the luxury market; we have an strong eye for aesthetic, fit, materials used, and garment construction. Our services can be customized to fit your needs at every stage of the process and can include: concept design, sketching, technical design, spec-ing, tech packs, fitting, finishing techniques, laser cutting, fabric and material sourcing, pattern-making, sampling, production, and production management. From making your first samples, to managing your production runs we can do it all for you. START UP BRANDS AND NEW PROJECTS Strategy and Planning Creative Direction Brand Positioning Budgeting: Design, Sampling, and Production DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Creative & Technical Design Pattern and Sample Making Research and Trend Analysis Color Story and Fabrication Sourcing: Material and Labor Needs Washing, Dyeing, and Finishing Techniques Fit and Silhouette Garment Construction and High-end Finishings SAMPLING MANAGEMENT Set up customized sampling templates Design, Specs, Patterns, Fit, and Construction Price Negotiation Supervision and Quality Control PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Set up customized production templates Production Analysis and Budgeting Schedule and Timeline Material Ordering Labor Negotiation and Supervision Quality Control Costing

Founded
2016
Team
1
Industry
Apparel & Accessories
Based in
New York, NY, United States
Capabilities

What they can do

The stages of production this manufacturer takes on.

  1. 01

    Ideation

  2. 02

    Materials

  3. 03

    Pattern-Making

  4. 04

    Production

  5. 05

    Sample-Making

  6. 06

    Tooling

What they make

16
  • Accessories
  • Bridalwear
  • Coats / Jackets
  • Dresses / Blouses
  • Fabrics
  • Hats / Headwear
  • Jeans / Denim Wear
  • Leather Goods
  • Pants / Shorts / Skirts
  • Shirts / Tops
  • Silkscreeners
  • Sleepwear / Robes
Equipment 7
cobra · fastener die-press · Juki · laser cut · needle feed · trotec
Takes on 4
Students · Small Businesses · Big Brands · Beginners
Specialities 85
apparel · apparel design · atelier · bags · collection · Color Story
Work

Evidence of production

Samples and facility photography this manufacturer has published.

7 images

1 / 7

Double breasted women's blazer

Catalog

What they offer

Products this manufacturer lists on Maker’s Row.

2 products

Reputation

What brands say

3 reviews

  • Marine D. March 2018

    Best team to develop your clothing line "made in NYC" ...

    I couldn’t express how much gratitude and respect I have for both Ali and Jason for helping me throughout the long and tedious journey of creating my own clothing line. I met with them over a year ago with a simple concept and idea, they have patiently guided me through each and every step of my first collection: understanding my vision and putting it into actual designs, from pattern making to quality finishing, managing the production process as well as helping me out with branding. I couldn’t recommend a better place for any designer embracing the “made in NYC” value. As of now I am the proud owner of a contemporary unisex and sustainable clothing line based in NY and I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you for your professionalism and constant support!

  • Aissatou Marie B. March 2018

    Great service and finished product

    I have worked with The Independent Project on samples development for my brand, on 2 separate projects. They also assisted me in sourcing fabrics.I highly recommend them for the following reasons: - They are very reactive and have been responding to all my e mails in a timely manner. They were also able to adapt to my schedule. That makes them very reliable. - They have always respected the deadlines and are able to deliver, even though the timeline had sometimes to be accelerated. - They are very experienced in the fashion field and were able to provide great feedback design wise and from a technical/pattern making standpoint. - They have delivered samples for which the level of finishing is very high end. I would absolutely work with them again!

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Location

New York

NY, United States

Apparel & Accessories manufacturing

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Opening hours

Monday
10am – 7pm
Tuesday
10am – 7pm
Wednesday
10am – 7pm
Thursday
10am – 7pm
Friday
10am – 7pm

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