Zac, the founder of Kona Brand is a college student who had a vision to disrupt the sea of plain or plaid flannels. Read below to see what he has to say about his company…

“Savage | Clay is a small batch apparel line with a focus on high quality garments, minimalist designs, clean fabrics, ethical manufacturing practices and sustainability.”

Being an apparel start up means you likely need to wear many hats – designer, production manager, general manager and more. As you move through the process and connect with more providers, it is key to have contracts and agreements in place.

Developing and bringing an apparel line to market is an exciting and multi-step endeavor. For new start-ups/ brands, it can sometimes be overwhelming. With any brand new to the apparel industry there is a lot to navigate together with many tasks ahead so we at Guided Makers appreciate it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start.