YOUR BRAND

& OUR EXPERTISE 

EMPOWERING APPAREL BRANDS TO FIND THEIR BEST PATH FORWARD

Guided Makers is a leading apparel brand growth and startup consultancy firm dedicated to helping emerging clothing brands create & scale with confidence. With decades of combined industry experience across design, sourcing, manufacturing, and brand strategy, we provide custom apparel consulting services tailored to your unique business goals.

We specialize in working with fashion founders and startup entrepreneurs who are serious about building scalable apparel brands. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, strategic planning, and hands-on support - not online courses or generic advice. Every engagement is personalized, offering one-on-one consulting from concept to production.

Whether you're launching a clothing line, refining your product development process, or preparing for a major retail rollout, Guided Makers delivers the clarity, expertise, and strategic insight needed to thrive in today’s competitive fashion market.

Partner with Guided Makers to turn your vision into a successful, enduring apparel brand.

SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE

ESTABLISHED BRANDS

  • Yes, if you've been in business for a number of years and have some market familiarity. You may have repeat customers and managing sales revenues.

  • We offer consulting and full product development services to established brands.

    Services may include strategic brand assessments product assortments, fit standardization and re-sourcing.

    All services are custom to your brand and defined goals.

  • We will work with you to understand your needs and create a comprehensive path forward for your business.

    We will create a custom team for your business to ensure best outcomes for your brand.

    We offer short and long term support.

START UP BRANDS

  • You have an idea and have not yet started to create and sell product.

    You may have a business plan but if not, we've got you covered.

  • We can work from just your product concept/ideas. No sketches, designs, samples required at this stage.

  • Our early stage clients leverage our PLAN program, brand asset creation services, product development and sourcing.

    For beyond the product, we provide supporting services to get you started - website building, photography guidance and go to market direction

GROWING BRANDS

  • You're already in business with product to sell/selling. You are smaller scale and looking to improve your brand performance, increase sales or maybe streamlining your strategies and operations.

  • We would work with you to gather data such as sales, opportunities, product sourcing status, brand position and competitors.

    If this is not readily available, we have you covered and work with you to build reporting and systems for business management.

    We’ll do the heavy lifting to gather and then identify opportunities for transformation to ensure your success.

  • Our EVOLVE program is built to help you reinvigorate and grow your business. Guided Makers uses industry expertise to evaluate your business operations and apparel business strategy, putting you on a growth path. Whether you're looking to refresh your brand or enhance your product offerings, our fashion brand consulting services provide the insights and support you need to thrive.

    Additional services may include product design & development, sourcing and more.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

At Guided Makers, we believe that great brands are built through collaboration. Our consultancy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a strategic partnership rooted in ongoing communication, deep cooperation, and hands-on support throughout your entire journey.

We work exclusively with founders who are serious about building enduring apparel brands.

Each engagement is customized to your business goals, product vision, and growth strategy. You won’t find online courses, generic subscriptions, or crowded communities here. Instead, we offer dedicated, one-on-one consulting designed to help you scale with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're refining your product development process, optimizing your supply chain, or preparing for a major launch, our approach ensures that every decision is aligned with your brand’s long-term success in a competitive market.

“The support and expertise at Guided Makers has made the impossible seem possible! I am so thankful.”

Joan K, Founder Running Peas

Our Clients