Hiring in-house at the director level often costs $200K+ annually in salary and benefits. The GLDN Collective delivers the same level of expertise and leadership on a retainer or project basis — giving you flexibility, efficiency, and access to our global vendor network without the headcount commitment.

Yes. We maintain a curated global vendor matrix across India, Turkey, Morocco, Mexico, Peru, China, and Europe. Every partner is carefully vetted — we only introduce factories and mills that align with your brand’s price point, quality expectations, and production capacity.

However, the value of The GLDN Collective goes far beyond simply handing over a name. Vendors are only successful when the right foundations are in place — accurate tech packs, clear costing targets, aligned expectations, and a strategic partnership model. Simply connecting you to a mill or factory without that structure usually results in delays, wasted samples, and lost margin. Our role is to ensure that when you meet a vendor, the process is efficient, intentional, and set up for success — protecting time and the investment.

We partner with established contemporary and luxury brands that are looking to streamline development, protect margins, and scale efficiently. Our expertise spans categories including: knitwear, accessories, leather, tailoring, cut-and-sew knits, and soft wovens.

Our focus is on established brands with proven business models. If your brand is emerging, we occasionally take on select projects when there’s strong alignment, but our core offering is designed for companies with existing wholesale or DTC distribution.

We manage the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept through production readiness—including costing, sampling, vendor communication, and calendar oversight. Some brands partner with us solely for targeted support like costing and sourcing, while others rely on us for full-scale development management across multiple categories.

It begins with a free 30-minute discovery call where we review your brand’s challenges and goals. From there, we’ll recommend either a retainer, project engagement, or advisory path that best suits the business needs.

Depending on scope, we can often begin within 2–4 weeks after an agreement is signed. This ensures we onboard efficiently and align with your seasonal calendar.

We work with global clients, primarily remote with scheduled on-site visits as needed. Our digital systems keep communication streamlined and efficient across time zones.

Our clients typically see savings in vendor costs, reduced sample rounds, fewer development errors, and stronger margins — often covering our fees multiple times over. Efficiency isn’t just a cost saver; it’s a growth driver.