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.

Arlene Kamalatisit

Pattern Maker, Sr Technical Designer, Fit technician, Clothing Designer, Licensed PMU, Lash & Brow Artist, Sound Bath, Reiki Master.

https://www.arlenekamalatisit.com
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