Interested in working with Gwen?
Gwen is always open to new opportunities, if you do not see the service you are looking for feel free to send a message and we can discuss further! Her services include but are not limited to the following listed below.
3D virtual design has revolutionized the entire fashion industry, bringing benefits to both designers and manufacturers. With the use of 3D design, fashion companies can both speed up production but do so in a sustainable manner. Other added benefits include, reducing the cost of pattern/sample production, lowering the cost of materials, trims and shipment costs, and reducing the cost of errors in sampling which leads to additional alterations and loss of precious time.
Gwen is experienced using both Browzwear Vstitcher and Clo3D software. This service involves Gwen converting your pattern and developing it as a 3D sample with your specified fabrications and trims, the end product being a realistic, digital design rendering. This allows you to check the garment fit/design and to make corrections before moving forward with production (saving time, money and the environment.)
Garment construction is a true art. Gwen loves creating a piece that a client has dreamed of finding; their ideal wedding gown, the perfect fitting pant, a timeless blazer for seasons to come, the possibilities are endless!
For custom garments, clients will first meet with Gwen to discuss what they are looking to have created, check availability, and discuss details such as fabrications/notions.
Clients for this service must be available for fittings in NYC Metro or Long Island area.
***Also, now offering garment recreation- Bring Gwen an old piece or multiple pieces and have them recreated into something new and original!
The early stages of design development (Concept & Direction) are crucial. I believe that captivating design starts with a strong foundation and lasting inspiration.
It is important to first understand what goals you are trying to accomplish for your brand. This includes defining your story, mission, target customer and brand morals. From here, we will next decide on design inspiration. What will your collection/brand be rooted from? (Nature, Science, Architecture, Light/Shadows, etc.) At this stage, I will then create mood/inspiration boards that convey the overall feeling and concept of the collection. The mood board will next lead us into deciding on collection color ways, fabrications, trims, etc. Trend research is another important aspect of this stage in design development. Finally, I will research prices, designs, and fabrications/ trims of competitors in the same market as your brand.
A mood board serves as the road map for a designer. We use this compilation of creative information to then begin designing the actual garments.
Looking for a designer to design something special or to design an entire collection?
This service includes original garment designs by Gwen. Once purchased, the client will own the right to designs created specifically for them and will not be used by Gwen for future clients or personal gain. While she specializes in evening wear design her design abilities also cover bridal, athletics, swimwear, intimates, and ready-to-wear.
Once all designs are finalized, the next step is to create technical flats and tech packs for each style. A technical flat is a technical drawing of the garment as if it is laid flat, showing important design details such as seams, stitching, zippers, etc. A tech pack is an informative chart that designers use to communicate with a manufacturer all the correct notes to correctly construct the garment.
The complexity of a technical flat and tech pack both depend on the intricacy of the design. A more complicated design with several trims, stitching details, and notions calls for sending more information to the factory.
Tech packs include a technical flat of the garment both in black/white and one in color. These flats clearly showcase all details with construction call outs. Also included in the tech pack is a bill of materials (BOM) and a fully graded spec with point of measurements(POM) sketch for the factory.
Fashion Illustrations are the visual expression of your design before they are physically created. These finalized sketches help us when designing to better envision the creation before the sample is sent into production.
Gwen hand sketches her illustrations and renders with color or in black and white using Adobe Illustrator. Gwen is happy to work with the client to create the exact style/aesthetic to coincide with their overall collection.
