Xandra Jane Design

Seeking inspiration?

Read a variety of case studies from previous clients, including Jordan Bishop who went on to win young entrepreneur of the year by visiting: https://www.xandrajanedesign.com/case-studies

Did you know I've started a podcast? 🎙️

Catch up with all the latest episodes from Fire Up You Fashion Brand.

The podcast for fashion entrepreneurs and business owners who want to launch a market-ready product and scale a brand with confidence, whilst developing their chances of success.

Each episode delivers high-value, quick-listen information to shortcut your understanding of the industry and fire up your fashion brand.

Click the link in my bio or visit the website xandrajanedesign.com for more information!

“Alexandra filled me with nothing but confidence and I wouldn’t hesitate in working with her again.” - Jordan Bishop,

"Alexandra is amazing. She is super responsive and always gets back to you. Her work is incredible. As long as Alexandra stays put we won't have to go looking for another one. [The most unexpected part of working with her has been] how organized and timely she is. She has this down to a science. Once she puts you on her calendar she will complete the desired work in the timeframe she committed to." - Van Allen, Roaring Angel

Click the link in my bio or visit xandrajanedesign.com to read the full client case study.

Don't forget changes to your designs can still take place following submission of tech packs to a factory, as seen between these technical flats and my client's final product.

This is still the early phase of development.

Whether your budget leads to negotiations due to fabric availability, alternative decoration or trims; or you simply see your vision in real life and choose to amend a pocket placement, hem length or design detail - it's all part of the process.

Tech packs are working documents and should be updated throughout to reflect the evolution of your product and ensure communication remains clear.

"I am not even sure how we stumbled on to Alexandra and her design company but she has been a godsend. She helped us design our Summer collection. She puts you at ease throughout the process and executes at a very high level. I know this because when our MFG received our Tech Packs, they were blown away at the detail and how thorough Alexandra's work was!" - Van Allen, Roaring Angel

I’m Alexandra (she/her) and I wear many hats: Fashion Entrepreneur, Designer, Pattern Cutter and Creative Consultant.

When I’m not endlessly launching fashion brands for my clients, you’ll find me running my sustainable business model and affordable fashion membership over at Digital Pattern Library

I graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in fashion before being plunged into the dark depths of the industry and I saw and experienced things I. Did. Not. Like.

It was hard, emotionally draining and really had me questioning if I was doing the right thing with my life, participating in such a damaging industry.

So I left.

Since doing so, I’ve carved my own path into the fashion landscape with morals, ethics and sustainability at the forefront of my endeavours.

It’s been a pretty incredible journey which is why I know you are capable of doing the same.

✨ I’ve launched my own sustainable brand.

✨ I’ve been nominated for various awards across fashion, sustainability and business having won Fashion Designer of the Year in the Wales Prestige Awards 2021/2022

✨ I’ve been featured in national press including Psychologies Magazine and The Telegraph.

✨ I’ve also been invited to speak at the UK’s largest fashion and textiles trade show about How to Fast Track Your Fashion Brand with Sustainable Credentials.

So let me guide you in carving your own path into the fashion landscape. Building your own brand and sharing your voice with the world through clothes.

Get in touch today!

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The BoF Podcast | Restarts and Resets in the Fashion Month Gone By Tim Blanks and Imran Amed discuss the highlights of the Autumn/Winter 2023 collections, including Daniel Lee’s debut at Burberry, a transitional show at Gucci and Balenciaga’s first brand statement in the wake of the advertising scandal.

"If you're thinking of launching your own fashion brand I would highly recommend working with Alexandra! She's extremely professional and friendly, very efficient and a brilliant designer. We've worked on my first collection together and I'm sure there'll be more in the future. I'm now using her post-design resources to guide me through the next stage - her 'working with a factory' bundle is invaluable!" - Alison Shawcroft, Chic A Vélo

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Want to pick my brain with no judgement on the questions you ask?

If you have a handful of questions or are unsure about the process ahead you can book in a 20 minute Q&A session to go through any queries and gain clarity moving forward.

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At Paris Fashion Week, Less Was More In an age of clickbait fashion, it was acts of reduction that, paradoxically, stood out most, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Systematising any business is an inescapable task if you want to scale your brand. 📈

When I speak about systems, I am talking in relation to anything that improves efficiency in your day-to-day and general management of a business.

Basic examples within a fashion brand may include scheduling social media posts, accounts, admin or postal systems.📮

Here I share systematising techniques that cost little to no money for the sake of someone with a budget conscious start-up:

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VIP FASHION FOCUS SESSIONS

No more Google searches!

Don’t spend any more of your valuable time stuck on Google trying to piece the puzzle together through a laptop screen.

I’m here to shortcut your knowledge and success by explaining the entire process of concept through to production in an easy to understand manner with no judgement on the questions you ask, the ideas you have or the vision you hold for the future of your brand.

I will support you, guide you and fast track your entry to the industry through provision of knowledge, contacts and smart design.

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CASE STUDY: STRIDEZ
When Jordan Bishop came to me, he was a fresh-faced university student with a big idea. The moment we had our discovery call, I knew this young man was onto something.

I drafted a tailored package and got to work within the space of a few weeks, designing pattern cutting and toiling his concept.

Click below to find out what happened next:
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The UK's largest fashion and textiles trade show, Pure London, invited me to deliver a presentation on "How to Fast Track Your Fashion Brand with Sustainable Credentials"

It was a wonderful moment to step up onto the stage and see so many engaged individuals, from a spectrum of fashion business stages, keen to learn how to improve their brand in sustainable, ethical and slow ways.

You can watch the speech at the following link:

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What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion designers this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.

Have you tried Googling factories?
Gotten frustrated without being able to source any?
Unsure of how to discover trustworthy suppliers?

The manufacturer and suppliers list removes any doubt or effort and connects you with a plethora of industry contacts.

Categorised by geographical location with descriptions highlighting the specialities of each, you can be sure to find a factory suited to your designs with this valuable directory.

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Get prepared with the Working with a Factory bundle:

👚 Working With a Factory Presentation
Tap into this wealth of knowledge, combine your learnings with the additional supportive materials included and move forwards with confidence.

👚 Manufacturer & Suppliers List
Categorised by geographical location with descriptions highlighting the specialities of each, you can be sure to find a factory suited to your designs with this valuable directory.

👚 Contacting Your Factory PDF
This document not only provides an email template for you to use in your communications but a list of thorough questions to ask ensuring you select the perfect production facility for your brand.

👚 Critical Path Template

👚 Sample Comments Spreadsheet

👚 Financial Templates & Negotiation Tactics

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How to Handle Burnout in the Fashion Workplace Creative cadences, competitive colleagues and an ‘always on’ mindset create ample opportunity for failing to maintain a healthy work-life balance in fashion. Psychologists, mental health experts and industry professionals share their advice on mitigating burnout in fashion.

Before working with a factory, it is understandably important to familiarise yourself with industry terms to ensure you are moving forward with confidence and clarity. 💁🏼

➡️ Check out the most common terms and what they mean here: https://bit.ly/3MUNiSc

Think you could benefit from a Consultation Call?

Let’s talk through your brand, answer any questions and discuss the process ahead so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Learn what documents and stages are needed to get your brand off the ground and the requirements you will need to provide for manufacturers.

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You're in good hands with XJD.

Did you know I have worked for luxury streetwear brand KTZ, AllSaints, pattern cut alongside haute couturier Suzie Turner and submitted work for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger?

Beyond this I now run my own businesses whilst simultaneously working with a multitude of clients including high profile influencers (with 1 million + followers) at various stages of their fashion ventures!

I was once asked in an interview for Cardiff Life Magazine if I'm passionate about fashion and I realised instead I have a passion for people.

For communication.

For using our voice in the world to stand for what we believe in.

I just so happen to use and teach through the medium of clothes.

Let me help you find your brand's voice and make your vision a reality.
It's what I do!

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Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.

Common Mistakes I Can Help You Avoid

🤯 Unrealistic Expectations
Restrictive deadlines, budget boundaries and even design ideas themselves that sound great but in reality won’t work. I can create a strategy in line with your unique situation tailored for success.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Approaching a Factory too Soon
Something I see all too often in this industry is start-ups handing their business (and money!) over to a factory all too soon without any preparation, professional documentation or plan and timeline in place to protect them from costly mistakes.

🦗 Launching to Crickets
It’s all too easy to get swept up in the creative excitement of product development and range planning, but when the day of the drop arrives, have you built and audience of fans ready to purchase?

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