HOW WE SUPPORT WOMEN
TRAINING INSTITUTE
Custom Collaborative's comprehensive 14-week Training Institute teaches the art, technique, and business of fashion design. We specialize in teaching women how to construct made-to-measure clothing and personalized accessories for all body types. Our training includes extensive instruction in fashion business basics including marketing, sourcing, ethical manufacturing, and sustainability, along with personal finance. Students graduate equipped with the toolkit to begin a career in fashion.
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Custom Collaborative offers management consulting, mentorship, technical assistance, advanced training, and professional equipment to Training Institute graduates and others in the fashion industry. Our goal is to maximize work opportunities and improve socio-economic outcomes for all women.
WORKER-OWNED COOPERATIVE
A worker-owned sewn-goods cooperative comprised of Custom Collaborative graduates. We accept sample and contract manufacturing orders of 1 - 200 pieces. We sell made-to-measure clothes to individual clients.