FASHION DECODED MENTORSHIP 2026
FASHION DECODED MENTORSHIP
Turn Your Clothing Line Idea Into a Development Plan
Fashion Decoded is a private mentorship program for aspiring designers, fashion entrepreneurs and emerging clothing brands who want professional guidance through the product development process.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the Los Angeles fashion industry, I specialize in pattern making, technical design, fit, product development and production. My mentorship gives you direct access to real-world industry knowledge while you develop your brand.
No fashion degree is required.
Choose the level of support that fits where you are in your journey.
TIER 1: START
Fashion Launch Mentorship
$1,500 | 3 Months
START is designed for aspiring fashion founders who have an idea for a clothing line but aren’t sure what to do next.
I’ll help you understand the development process, organize your ideas and determine the steps needed to move your product forward.
Your Mentorship Includes
6 private 45-minute Zoom sessions
2 sessions per month for 3 months
Personalized clothing line development roadmap
Guidance for up to 2 active styles per month
Product development education
Patterns and prototype guidance
Tech pack and POM education
Fit and sample development guidance
Basic grading and shrinkage education
Garment costing guidance
Domestic vs. overseas production education
Factory and vendor guidance
Best For
First-time clothing brand founders who need professional direction and want to understand the process before investing heavily in development.
Investment: $1,500
3-Month Commitment
TIER 2: BUILD (Highly recommend)
Brand Development Mentorship
$3,000 | 3 Months
BUILD is for founders who have moved beyond the idea stage and are actively developing products, samples or a collection.
This mentorship provides more frequent access and deeper involvement in your development process.
Your Mentorship Includes
12 private 45-minute Zoom sessions
Weekly mentorship for 3 months
Guidance for up to 5 active styles
Collection and assortment review
Sample development guidance
Fit review and fit strategy
Tech pack and POM guidance
Pattern development education
Basic grading and shrinkage guidance
Costing review
Factory communication guidance
Domestic and overseas production strategy
Production preparation
Priority questions between scheduled sessions
Best For
Fashion startups and emerging brands that already have designs, sketches, samples or products in development and need ongoing professional guidance.
Investment: $3,000
3-Month Commitment
TIER 3: LAUNCH
Private Fashion Industry Mentorship
$6,000 | 3 Months
LAUNCH is my highest level of private mentorship for serious founders who want more direct access and hands-on strategic guidance while developing their clothing brand.
This program is designed for founders actively preparing products for sampling, production or launch.
Your Mentorship Includes
12 private 60-minute Zoom sessions
Weekly private mentorship for 3 months
Guidance for up to 10 active styles
Collection development strategy
Sample and fit review
Pattern development strategy
Tech pack and specification review
POM development guidance
Grading and shrinkage guidance
Costing and margin discussions
Factory and vendor strategy
Production troubleshooting
Launch and development timeline guidance
Priority access for questions between sessions
Best For
Serious fashion entrepreneurs and emerging brands that are actively investing in product development and want a higher level of professional guidance throughout the process.
Investment: $6,000
3-Month Commitment
NOT SURE WHICH PROGRAM YOU NEED?
Start with a Fashion Decoded Consultation.
$100 | 45 Minutes | Private Zoom Consultation
We’ll discuss your clothing line, where you currently are in the development process, what you’re working on, your questions and what your next steps may be.
You can bring sketches, inspiration, samples, tech packs, specifications or other materials you’re currently working with.
The consultation can also help determine whether Fashion Decoded Mentorship is the right next step for you.
BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fashion Decoded Mentorship provides professional education, consultation, strategy, review and guidance.
The mentorship fee does not include pattern making, complete tech pack creation, sample sewing, pattern corrections, sourcing, factory visits, in-person fittings or other technical/product development services.
Additional professional services may be booked separately when appropriate.
Mentorship does not guarantee production, sales, profitability or the success of a clothing brand. Results depend on the client’s product, budget, manufacturers, business decisions, execution and participation in the development process.