TECHPACKS & COSTING - Women's RTW

I created this design based off a previous season style that needed an update. Inspired by the sunstone that is abundant in the Pacific Northwest, I designed embroidery detailing to mimic the geometric crystal patterns often found in gems.

COSTING WITH VENDORS: Techpacks must be sent out to vendors with all the necessary information to receive an accurate cost, including: target cost, correct duty classification, quantity, delivery, size range, graded specs. I also added colorways to the techpack for better communication during negotiation.

COSTING & STYLE TRACKERS - Women's Sleepwear SS18

When developing a collection, I break out all styles into "fabric programs". This way I can make sure I am combining fabrics and placing similar styles with the same vendor for better costing and less quality/color inconsistencies. 

Line sheets are used to present design and get a good feel of the delivery flow. But they often fail to give a clear picture of similar styles/fabrication and how many styles are being placed at each vendor. I developed these STYLE TRACKERS each season for better communication.

I used the style trackers when REVIEWING AND COMPARING BIDS and PRESENTING COST OPTIONS TO THE MERCHANDISING TEAM. Then after final vendor and order placement, I used the same trackers as WIPs to keep track of lab dips, submits, sample status and any updates. This allowed me to ensure we stayed on schedule for delivery.

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