We understand each brand is unique and encounter their own challenges.
Sourcing By Design works with brands
to successfully navigate these obstacles.
SBD partners with emerging and established brands to help them create brand-defining design, identify the right manufacturers, implement a strong supply chain and achieve a consistent high quality product.
From concept and sourcing through development to production, as a globally respected fashion agency, SBD have the resources and capabilities to seamlessly bring your product to market. We offer tailored solutions to help brands streamline their manufacturing processes, expand into new product categories including fashion apparel, activewear, leather handbags and footwear and accessories, or bring their creative vision to a successful commercial reality.
With clients located internationally as well as nationwide in Sydney, Melbourne and regional areas of Australia, our Brisbane based agency can service clients virtually in any location.
If you’d like to enquire about our services, we welcome you to get in touch here.
Design
Using industry-renowned forecasting resources and experience, Sourcing By Design translates emerging trends into aspirational products and collections. Our Design Service includes everything from initial concept design, through to final design presentation and industry-standard technical packs ready for the manufacturing process. Our one-on-one consultation can also help brands to create a new awareness through brand, product and customer strategizing and repositioning. Our experienced personnel can assist with fashion apparel, activewear, leather handbags and footwear and accessories.
Sourcing
Using global resources, international trade fairs and forecasting services, SBD is well equipped for sourcing all components required by the fashion and lifestyle industries. Procuring everything from materials, leather and accessories components through to the manufacturers and suppliers needed to bring client’s products to fruition. We have an established and reliable network of premium suppliers in China, India and Europe and dedicated third-party quality control officers are available to inspect factory standards, samples and production as required. Our knowledge and understanding of ethical and sustainable standards and certifications enable our clients to be confident that the suppliers sourced align with their brand’s values.
Manufacturing
Sourcing By Design has established connections with an extensive network of trusted suppliers in China, India and Europe for the manufacturing of fashion apparel, activewear, leather handbags and footwear. Using only premium suppliers working under ethical standards and with a dedication to provide quality manufacturing, this exclusive service is available for client’s own designs, or designs created with SBD. Through effective communication, we will successfully coordinate the production process through all stages including sampling, price negotiation, material ordering, bulk production and final delivery. Our reliable third-party quality control officers undertake inspections of samples and production before shipping, ensuring products are of the highest quality.
Sustainability
Sourcing By Design recognise the importance of sustainable fashion and the continuous improvement in design, material selection and manufacturing processes to help reduce the industry’s impact on the environment and exploitation of worker’s rights. We can assist brands to find innovative solutions including sourcing alternative materials, reduction of wastage or reuse of offcuts, design of more sustainable packaging, as well as partner with suppliers committed to sustainable manufacturing practices.
