A fashion business isn’t just about aesthetics or trends—it’s about creating a better world for today and future generations.
As independent founders, we’re building businesses that reflect our values, not chasing endless growth.
We don’t ask: “How can we make the most money?”
We ask: “How can our creativity serve a greater purpose?”
Our agility is our superpower.
Together, let’s explore ideas, interconnect concepts, and pioneer change with ripples of impact across the board.
It’s about creating profit with purpose – amplifying impact, sustaining vision, and allowing us to do what matters.
Ready to redefine success?
Let’s craft a fashion business as bold and unique as you are – a true extension of yourself that drives positive change.
You can build a meaningful business and do design differently.
You don’t have to give up on your ambitions or your cause.
You don’t have to remain small and local or follow the big brands. We believe you can find a different path to become the change you want to see.
Yet, we know this is a lonely path with challenges that drain our confidence and belief in what we are trying to build.
Across the world, we see people like us, with diverse perspectives, who are ready to go to the next level and do the work of building a mission-driven business.
People who are ready to explore and interconnect new ideas and concepts, and build new possibilities.
People who know that business can be a force for good and can influence change.
People who want to grow their business and want to take others with them.
The others can help us dig deeper in strengthening our business foundations, rather than relying on superficial tips for success.
The others who help us create connections across and within the industry. And who also encourage us to remain true to our ideas and ideals.
Where we can celebrate our uniqueness within a community that believes in what we do and who we want to become.
Are you ready for the next level?
Together we can grow strong and diverse creative businesses that can shape a more plentiful world.
Change is coming, and it’s you.
Because the best way to make the future is to create it.
Together
big thank you to Sue Heatherington for being such a thoughtful and benevolent thinking partner on the manifesto
START HERE: How Can Your Business Change The Fashion Industry?
leila menchari for hermes – à tire-d’aile @ grand palais (leekei tang 2017)
“alber elbaz / lanvin – manifesto” @ musée européenne de la photo (leekei tang 2015)
colleville dit “omaha beach” (leekei tang 2020)
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