Apparelmark: Turning Fashion Ideas into Market-Ready Brands with Full-Service Design

Apparelmark is a full-service, custom product design firm built from a promise to bring equal opportunities to all fashion-minded entrepreneurs and brands alike. Offering "turn-key" solutions to startup and emerging brands, the team at Apparelmark takes care of all the research, design, development, material sourcing and production management for the entire duration of the project so their clients can focus on building their brands quicker and increasing their chances to hit the market in full stride.

Apparelmark is a full-service, custom product design firm built from a promise to bring equal opportunities to all fashion-minded entrepreneurs and brands alike. Offering “turn-key” solutions to startup and emerging brands, the team at Apparelmark takes care of all the research, design, development, material sourcing, and production management for the entire duration of the project so their clients can focus on building their brands quicker and increasing their chances to hit the market in full stride.

Expertise You Can Trust

Apparelmark was founded by Cara Sumpton, one of the original designers at Lululemon where she was tasked with being a team leader and managing million-dollar collections before making the switch to private contracting and freelance designing. Cara's passion for innovation and her dedication to breaking down barriers of entry to starting a fashion brand have allowed Apparelmark to evolve into a full-scale agency.

Global Reach, Local Impact

As of 2023, Apparelmark has serviced over 70 accounts and has been selectively staffing its in-house team based in Vancouver, Canada to actively meet the global need for remote fashion work and consulting. With more than 80% of the clients based outside of Canada, the team at Apparelmark has developed unique processes and guidelines to ensure all projects are completed while fully remote removing potential delays due to geographical boundaries.

Acting in good faith, Apparelmark offers fully fixed pricing for their services with no markups on production. The team also gives full flexibility for production placement and can leverage their strategically placed global production relationships to the benefit of each client. While Apparelmark does not own its own factories, they have an extensive network of accredited vendors and qualified suppliers that consistently look to work with lower minimum order quantities (MOQs) and startup brands.

Building Partnerships, Supporting Initiatives

This year, Apparelmark has increased its sponsorships of fashion initiatives through channels like Fashion Index. They are looking to actively create awareness of their services and offer options to aspiring fashion brand entrepreneurs. The vision and mission of Fashion Index align with Apparelmark's mission to put clients on the right path. If you or anyone you know is looking to partner with an exceptional design team, Apparelmark could be exactly what you are looking for.

Ready to Partner with Apparelmark?

For fashion entrepreneurs ready to elevate their brand, Apparelmark stands ready to offer its expertise. Contact Apparelmark today to explore their custom design solutions and discover how they can support your entrepreneurial journey.

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