Fashion Design
We offer a wide array of services to support
this dynamic industry in the Region.
They can be tailored to various needs, whether for established brands, emerging designers or manufacturers.
this dynamic industry in the Region.
They can be tailored to various needs, whether for established brands, emerging designers or manufacturers.
- Brand Development and Positioning: Defining brand identity, values, and unique selling propositions to create a strong and recognizable brand in the competitive fashion landscape. Conducting in-depth studies of the Middle Eastern fashion market, including consumer behavior, trends, and potential opportunities.
- Collection Definition: Analyzing demographics, lifestyles, and purchasing behaviors to pinpoint the ideal customer for the collection. Providing insights into upcoming styles, colors, fabrics, and silhouettes relevant to the Middle Eastern market, as well as international trends that might resonate. Assisting in the development of a strong narrative or inspiration for the collection, which will guide the design process and create a cohesive story for marketing purposes. A theme could be inspired by local art, architecture, or cultural heritage.
- Prototype Design: Providing support in translating the collection concept into initial sketches and detailed technical drawings necessary for production. Advising on the selection of appropriate fabrics, trims, and embellishments, considering factors like quality, cost, and sustainability. They might leverage their network to connect clients with reputable suppliers in the region or internationally. Offering guidance during the sample development process, ensuring that the designs are executed according to the brand's vision and quality standards.
- Design Conceptualization and Pattern Development Strategy: Providing guidance on how to translate design ideas into functional and production-ready patterns. This can involve advising on silhouette, construction techniques, and fabric suitability.
- Manual Pattern Drafting: Creating original patterns from design sketches or specifications using traditional drafting techniques. This involves precise measurements and calculations to achieve the desired fit and style.
- Digital Pattern Making: Utilizing CAD software to create patterns. This offers advantages like accuracy, ease of modification, and efficient grading and marker making. Popular software includes Lectra and Gerber.
- Pattern Grading: Scaling patterns to create a full range of sizes while maintaining the original design's proportions and fit. This is crucial for mass production.
- Pattern Alterations and Adjustments: Modifying existing patterns to improve fit, adapt designs, or correct errors. This can involve tweaking measurements, adding or removing design details, or resolving production issues.
- Technical Drawings and Specifications: Creating detailed technical flats (2D drawings of garments) and specification sheets that include measurements, construction details, materials, and other information necessary for production.
- Sample Pattern Creation: Producing initial sample patterns for prototyping and fit testing before mass production.
- Global Sourcing: Identifying and connecting businesses with suitable fabric and material suppliers worldwide, considering factors like quality, cost, lead times, and ethical sourcing practices.
- Supplier Evaluation and Vetting: Assessing potential suppliers based on their capabilities, reliability, quality standards, and adherence to social and environmental regulations.
- Material Trend Forecasting: Providing insights into emerging fabric and material trends, innovations, and market demands to inform design and product development decisions.
- Custom Fabric Development: Collaborating with yarn and accessories manufacturers to develop unique and specialized fabrics according to specific design and performance requirements.
- Innovation Scouting: Identifying and introducing new and innovative fabrics, materials, and technologies that can enhance product performance, aesthetics, or sustainability.
- Material Performance Analysis: Evaluating the properties and performance characteristics of different fabrics and materials to guide product development and ensure suitability for specific end uses.
- Prototyping and Sampling Support: Facilitating the creation of prototypes and samples using recommended materials to test design concepts and assess material suitability.
- Brand Identity Definition: Helping fashion brands define or refine their visual identity, target audience, and overall aesthetic.
- Lookbook and Editorial Styling: Styling photo shoots for brand campaigns, lookbooks, and editorial content, ensuring the visual representation aligns with the brand's image.
- Body Shape and Proportion Analysis: Determining the most flattering clothing styles and fits based on the client's body type.
- Color Analysis: Identifying the best colors for the client's skin tone, hair, and eye color to enhance their appearance.
- Outfit Creation: Developing versatile outfit combinations from the client's target and lookbook.
- Event Concept Development: Creating unique and engaging themes and concepts tailored to the client's brand, objectives, and target audience.
- Objective Setting and Strategy Formulation: Defining clear goals for the event (e.g., brand awareness, sales generation, media coverage) and developing a strategic roadmap to achieve them.
- Target Audience Identification: Analyzing and understanding the intended attendees to tailor the event experience effectively.
- Feasibility Studies and Budgeting: Assessing the viability of the event concept within the given resources and developing a detailed budget encompassing all aspects of the event.
- Timeline and Project Management: Creating a comprehensive timeline with key milestones and managing all aspects of the project to ensure timely execution.
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We assist and support our customers to grow their business quickly and efficiently.
Quality
We are a leading firm in providing quality and value to our customers. We like what we do.
Support
We ensure to support the needs of our clients and to guide them step by step.
Experience
Each member of our team has multiple years of experiences in different sectors as fintech, manufacturing, fashion design, italian luxury brands, real estate and healthcare.
They use their knowledge to make our clients’ lives better and their union provides a unique set of skills on the table.
We are a leading firm in providing quality and value to our customers. We like what we do.
Support
We ensure to support the needs of our clients and to guide them step by step.
Experience
Each member of our team has multiple years of experiences in different sectors as fintech, manufacturing, fashion design, italian luxury brands, real estate and healthcare.
They use their knowledge to make our clients’ lives better and their union provides a unique set of skills on the table.
Meet our board
Our passion is building lasting
relationships with our clients
relationships with our clients
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Roberto MoscattExecutive Director
Consultant in various corporates and startups with a focus on digital innovation and business development. -
Valentina LivanCreative Director
Designer, Pattern Maker, Material Consultant and Stylist with several years of experience in corporates and startups.
Our Partners
If you are interested in becoming a partner,
please feel free to contact us.
please feel free to contact us.
Where we are
520 Partners FZCO
We are based in the Hub of Made in Italy,
the only office space within the Convention Area of
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
With over 3 million visitors and 500 events per year, the Convention Area is
one of the world’s leading exhibition centres and a reference in the area.
the only office space within the Convention Area of
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
With over 3 million visitors and 500 events per year, the Convention Area is
one of the world’s leading exhibition centres and a reference in the area.
Convention Tower, Level 4, Dubai World Trade Centre,
PO Box 9656, Dubai, UAE
PO Box 9656, Dubai, UAE
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US
520 Partners FZCO
a company registered with Dubai World Trade Center Authority
Convention Tower, Level 4, Dubai World Trade Centre,
PO Box 9656, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 718 3133
a company registered with Dubai World Trade Center Authority
Convention Tower, Level 4, Dubai World Trade Centre,
PO Box 9656, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 718 3133