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Amirah<br />
The Fashion Collection<br />
A <strong>Proposal</strong> to bring to life the Fashion lifestyle Vision of Amirah Ali<br />
Presented by The Fashion Consultancy
Amira’s Vision: To Unify all of humanity through its Global Hybrid Music, cause products, services and social community<br />
projects. The Amirah Group believes in justice and equality for all humans and believes in providing<br />
individuals with the opportunity to be recognized and fully express their unique, true selves to create<br />
a broad acceptance and tolerance.<br />
The Amirah collection embodies the core message of Appreciating and Celebrating the difference in all<br />
of us. The Amirah Fashion Collection inspires it’s wearer to have the freedom & Courage to be their true<br />
Selves. This Over-Arching message is the cornerstone of the collection and it’s seasonal vision.<br />
The Objective: to bring to life Amirah’s fashion vision of creating an elegant, practical, elevated, Luxe & minimalist East-<br />
Meets-West lifestyle collection that blends the iconic cultural styles of Malaysia, India, Indonesia,<br />
China & The Middle East, Amirah’s Globally inspired collection will create classically elegant, timeless,<br />
sophisticated Easy to wear related separates and dresses that easily move from work to weekend, from<br />
the boardroom to an international flight. The lifestyle collection utilizes the clean and classic<br />
Palette of Grey, Black, and white with the power colour red or purple. Prints are carefully chosen by<br />
Amirah to reflect her fashion ethos and world-travelled taste level.<br />
The Plan:<br />
The Fashion Consultancy (tfc) proposes creating the Amirah fashion collection under the direction and<br />
vision of Ms. Ali, working in concert to bring to life all outlined objectives. TFC proposes a two-tiered<br />
approach to “tell the story” of Amirah through a capsule luxe Knit Tee collection to debut in late<br />
January 2019, utilizing her brand images, tag- lines and artwork for quick-response ,market awareness and<br />
brand introduction. The second tier, The fashion collection, will debut in June, 2019 as a Fall/Holiday<br />
collection of three capsule vignettes, all easily workable with the Luxe Knit Tee collection.
Introduction and Index<br />
a. The Importance of Amirah’s story in establishing her important niche and brand.<br />
B. The Two-Tiered Plan: The Luxe Tee Collection and the Fall/Holiday Debut Collection<br />
C. The Time & Action Calendar<br />
-design vision, goal-setting and plan implementation<br />
-Important Shows and Learning Opportunities<br />
-Sales Representation introduction and shows<br />
-Fabric and Trim<br />
-Sample makers and Production confirmation<br />
D. Luxe Tee Collection<br />
E. Overview of TFC services provided in this proposal<br />
F. The “Nuts and Bolts”
The Importance of Amirah’s story in establishing her important niche and brand.<br />
A
The Two-Tiered Plan B
The Time & Action Calendar<br />
-design vision, goal-setting and plan implementation<br />
-Important Shows and Learning Opportunities<br />
-Sales Representation introduction and shows<br />
-Fabric and Trim<br />
-Sample makers and Production confirmation C
The Luxe Tee Collection<br />
D
The Fall/Holiday Debut Collection
Overview of TFC services provided in this proposal<br />
Design<br />
• Complete collaboration on design and product development<br />
to accurately tell Amirah’s story and fashion vision<br />
• Shopping the market for competitors, price targets and niche<br />
Opportunities.<br />
• Spec Sheet Creation and management<br />
• Cost sheet creation and management.<br />
• Costing negotiation for samples and production<br />
• Shopping and brand clarification/identification<br />
• Fabric direction, sourcing and collection<br />
• Premier Vision New York<br />
Sampling<br />
• Sample-maker direction and management<br />
• Collection management from inception to creation<br />
• Label design and production<br />
• Hangtag and trimmings design and production<br />
• Presentation Hangars, bags, presentation package
Overview of TFC services provided in this proposal<br />
Sales<br />
• Establish 1 year sales goal for target and direction<br />
• Boutique Introduction and direction for sales<br />
• National Showroom Introduction<br />
• National shows<br />
• Major department store introduction and referral<br />
• Market week, showroom and representation direction<br />
Production.<br />
• Factory choosing, management and direction
DESIGN CONSULTING OVERVIEW and FEE SCHEDULE<br />
FOR: luxe Knit Tee COLLECTION and Fall/Holiday Amirah 2019.<br />
• Establishment of and adherence to a strict Time and Action Calendar signed-off by TFC and The Amirah Group(TAG)<br />
• Fall 2019 Fashion direction and presentation: As shown in the initial presentation, TFC will provide TAG with complete European and Domestic “direction<br />
and shopping” presentation for a timely direction of bodies, trim and embellishment for Fall 2018.<br />
• TFC will work hand in hand with TAG for shopping, direction, market research and product development to assure TAG brand vision, ethos and direction<br />
is achieved and maintained.<br />
• Color: The Studio will provide a complete presentation of important color per season and per delivery for wovens, knits and knits including meetings for<br />
changes, revisions, updates.<br />
• Fabric: TFC will provide fabric trend direction including wash and treatment recipe’s to assure correct final product. TFC will work through and with TAG<br />
to source fabric and trim direction. TFC will source and acquire any and all necessary fabrics and trims for sampling and production in LA/New York/US as<br />
well.<br />
• Body and Styling: TFC will provide and design a broad review of important bodies per category for TAG review and choosing for your specific collection.<br />
The Studio will Design and Finalize 7-10 styles per grouping.<br />
• Fall Groupings: 21 pieces in 3 vignettes<br />
• Luxe Knit tee collection (suggest 10 piece knit tee line for balance and maximum sales.)<br />
• Sampling: TFC will provide detailed and specific tech packs for each style so that samples can be made in domestic and/or overseas factories. TFC will<br />
be available to work with overseas anD domestic sample makers via skype, telephone, appointment to assure adherence to design and final product<br />
delivery.<br />
• Sampling: TFC will provide sample makers with any and all needs required to create finished product from original design sign-off concept.<br />
• Tec Paces: All Tec packs for all styles are included, included embroidery detail, stitch detail, jewelling detail, lining, wash, buttons, labelling, etc.<br />
• Patterns for styles TFC sub-contracts for patternmaking and draping. Patterns and sample fee’s are not included in this contract and are billed separately<br />
and are the responsibility of TAG. All sampling costs are reviewed and confirmed by sign-off by TAG prior to any work being initiated.
• Samples and shopping: The studio will shop for samples for tech measurements, inspiration, theme, etc., styles will be returned.<br />
• Print: The Studio will present a complete trend-correct print presentation to show you the important direction of prints. The Studio will work with your mills<br />
to source/find interpretations of these prints in your market at the lowest price. Prints that need to be purchased from design houses will be introduced to<br />
the client for purchase. For maximum transparency The Studio does not sub-contract but instead connects you to outside studios and oversees their work<br />
and your goals. The studio will locally source any and all prints necessary for sampling and production.<br />
• Production: The studio will work with suppliers to assure that the lowest minimums possible are achieved for prints and fabrics to assure maximum value and<br />
maximum product presentation to the customer.<br />
• Meetings/Updates/Revisions: Any and all meetings, updates and revisions are included either via Skype, in-person within the tri-state area, or in the studio in<br />
New York.<br />
• Design Finalization: All designs, colors, prints and trims are to signed-off and finalized by Nouvelle Collection<br />
• Additional:<br />
• The Studio will:<br />
• Merchandise new prints by group and establish “story” by group<br />
• Determine bodies by fabric<br />
• Develop groups to include Silk, bamboo or other cut and sew knit, denim, cottons.<br />
• Select Options for sourcing in Los Angeles,India, China, New York City, Israel.<br />
• Establish color story of solids.<br />
• Determine bodies/embellishments of solids.<br />
• Create Spread sheet to analyze # of Styles –this will be readily visible in merchandising meeting.<br />
• Establish and develop and source all fabrics &prints for sampling.<br />
• Show “comps” of prices of competitors to achieve the best selling price for buyers.<br />
• Work with sales to confirm price and delivery.<br />
• Assist in finding New York and Los Angeles Dallas Reps for maximum sales achievement.
Term<br />
The Term of these Design Services shall commence as of the date of this Agreement and shall automatically terminate<br />
thirty (30) days after written notice of termination of the Design Services is given by either party to the other party.<br />
Expenses:<br />
Any and all expenses related to the design of the aforementioned collection are the responsibility of TAG-i.e.; travel for<br />
meetings, printing, samples, materials used for trims, fabrics etc., and shall be presented weekly by TFC to TAG for<br />
payment by check within 7 days of presentation. TFC will submit an expense request for approval prior to purchasing<br />
on behalf of TAG.<br />
Line Sheets:<br />
Any and all aspects of line sheet production and development are the responsibility of TAG and are not included in this<br />
contract. The Studio offers complete line sheet development and production services at a $50.00 per hour rate.<br />
Design Fee:<br />
The fee for all noted services for fall 2016 Nouvelle Resort is $18,500.00<br />
The Initial payment of 50% is due at contract signing, and the balance of payments due is divided in 25% increments<br />
through the sampling process, with the final payment due upon completion.
Independent Contractor<br />
TFC shall at all times be an independent contractor, and not an affiliate, agent or representative of TAG with regard to performance of the Design Services. TFC<br />
shall not represent that it is, or hold itself out as, an affiliate, agent or representative of TAG. TFC shall not be authorized to enter into any contract or<br />
commitment on behalf of TAG or to incur any obligation or liability of TAG. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed as creating or evidencing any<br />
association, joint venture, or partnership among the parties or as imposing any partnership obligation or liability on any party<br />
Ownership and Proprietary Rights<br />
Proprietary Rights in Products: TFC acknowledges that some of the Products include, or may in the future include valuable patent, trademark, copyright and other<br />
proprietary rights of TAG. TAG reserves all exclusive worldwide patent, trademark, copyright and other proprietary rights related to the Products. Title to and<br />
ownership of the Products, and to any proprietary rights related to any Products, shall be vested in TAG immediately upon creation of the Products in question.<br />
TFC shall not infringe or violate, and shall take appropriate steps and precautions for the protection of, such rights. Without limiting the generality of the<br />
foregoing, TFC shall, immediately upon TAG’srequest, do all things necessary or appropriate (including but not limited to the execution and delivery of<br />
documents) to assist TAG in obtaining or perfecting its patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary rights in the Products or to transfer to TAG or its<br />
designee any and all proprietary right in the Products which TFC may have obtained by any means; provide<br />
Nouvelle Resort shall pay all costs associated with securing proprietary rights for the Products. Nouvelle Resort may at any time replace, modify, or otherwise<br />
change the Products which may or may not affect its proprietary rights.<br />
Non-Compete: TFC will not engage in any other design projects or consulting with any entity in the related market or price point during the period of Fall 2019<br />
i.e.;Fall, Holiday, resort, Silk, Cashmere, casual, embellished, denim, linen, cotton shirting’s, relaxed dressing, resort dressing and resort sportswear.