Custom Collaborative
Non-profit that trains & advocates for low-income & immigrant women in fashion
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We're recruiting for the next cohort of Training Institute participants, so we figure it was time for a quick refresher on what we do at Custom Collaborative.
Cohort 15 will begin in September! We're hosting virtual Open Houses this week and next to answer all your questions about this game-changing training program.
Our DMs are always open for questions, so message us if you're interested in learning more, or share this post with someone excited to launching a career in fashion.

We're recruiting for the next cohort of Training Institute participants, so we figure it was time for a quick refresher on what we do at Custom Collaborative.
Cohort 15 will begin in September! We're hosting virtual Open Houses this week and next to answer all your questions about this game-changing training program.
Our DMs are always open for questions, so message us if you're interested in learning more, or share this post with someone excited to launching a career in fashion.

We're recruiting for the next cohort of Training Institute participants, so we figure it was time for a quick refresher on what we do at Custom Collaborative.
Cohort 15 will begin in September! We're hosting virtual Open Houses this week and next to answer all your questions about this game-changing training program.
Our DMs are always open for questions, so message us if you're interested in learning more, or share this post with someone excited to launching a career in fashion.

We're recruiting for the next cohort of Training Institute participants, so we figure it was time for a quick refresher on what we do at Custom Collaborative.
Cohort 15 will begin in September! We're hosting virtual Open Houses this week and next to answer all your questions about this game-changing training program.
Our DMs are always open for questions, so message us if you're interested in learning more, or share this post with someone excited to launching a career in fashion.

We're recruiting for the next cohort of Training Institute participants, so we figure it was time for a quick refresher on what we do at Custom Collaborative.
Cohort 15 will begin in September! We're hosting virtual Open Houses this week and next to answer all your questions about this game-changing training program.
Our DMs are always open for questions, so message us if you're interested in learning more, or share this post with someone excited to launching a career in fashion.

We're recruiting for the next cohort of Training Institute participants, so we figure it was time for a quick refresher on what we do at Custom Collaborative.
Cohort 15 will begin in September! We're hosting virtual Open Houses this week and next to answer all your questions about this game-changing training program.
Our DMs are always open for questions, so message us if you're interested in learning more, or share this post with someone excited to launching a career in fashion.

Yesterday we had an exciting day with the Tory Burch team! Current TI participants and alumni had a chance to tour the sample room, connect with the sustainability and product development teams, and learn how ideas move from concept to final product.
One of the most valuable opportunities within the Training Institute is giving participants direct access to industry leaders and a behind-the-scenes look at the many moving parts of a successful fashion business.
A huge thank you to the @toryburch team for sharing your time and expertise with us!

Yesterday we had an exciting day with the Tory Burch team! Current TI participants and alumni had a chance to tour the sample room, connect with the sustainability and product development teams, and learn how ideas move from concept to final product.
One of the most valuable opportunities within the Training Institute is giving participants direct access to industry leaders and a behind-the-scenes look at the many moving parts of a successful fashion business.
A huge thank you to the @toryburch team for sharing your time and expertise with us!
Asking everyone what their favorite song is right now. Do they match their song? Did anyone surprise you?

🌸Happy AAPI Heritage Month from Custom Collaborative!🌸
Meet Raina— once a Training Institute Participant, now a fashion illustration instructor pursuing her path in FIT’s Fashion Design program.
Your support helps women like Raina build confidence, careers, and stronger communities through fashion 🌸

🌸Happy AAPI Heritage Month from Custom Collaborative!🌸
Meet Raina— once a Training Institute Participant, now a fashion illustration instructor pursuing her path in FIT’s Fashion Design program.
Your support helps women like Raina build confidence, careers, and stronger communities through fashion 🌸

🌸Happy AAPI Heritage Month from Custom Collaborative!🌸
Meet Raina— once a Training Institute Participant, now a fashion illustration instructor pursuing her path in FIT’s Fashion Design program.
Your support helps women like Raina build confidence, careers, and stronger communities through fashion 🌸

🌸Happy AAPI Heritage Month from Custom Collaborative!🌸
Meet Raina— once a Training Institute Participant, now a fashion illustration instructor pursuing her path in FIT’s Fashion Design program.
Your support helps women like Raina build confidence, careers, and stronger communities through fashion 🌸

🌸Happy AAPI Heritage Month from Custom Collaborative!🌸
Meet Raina— once a Training Institute Participant, now a fashion illustration instructor pursuing her path in FIT’s Fashion Design program.
Your support helps women like Raina build confidence, careers, and stronger communities through fashion 🌸
Joining us this week from the TI is Emmeline💜
She’ll be talking all things hand stitching + ending with a quick demo!

68% of Training Institute alumni are parents. Just like Pauline from Cohort 14, whose daughter modeled her creation on the runway.
That means the majority of our community isn't only investing in themselves. They're modeling what perseverance and growth look like for their children. Opening doors to new income opportunities that unlock more possibilities for the whole family.
This Mother's Day, we honor all the moms doing the hard work of becoming, so the next generation can go even further. 💐
Want to know what really went down during our “On the Mend” workshop? Hear some of what our participants had to say!
Our latest blog post features the live fireside chat from the event between CEO Ngozi Okaro and fashion historian Kate Sekules. Check the link in bio to read or listen to the conversation😉
And if you joined us this day dont forget to use #onthemend to show us your in progress, completed, or new project!

She'd been working in a factory for years, but nobody ever taught her how the clothes she was making actually came together.
Our CEO @the.ngozi.okaro shared this story on theMechanism Worker Voice podcast, and it says everything about the why behind this work. When you invest in people, the results speak for themselves.
Listen to "The People Who Power the System" at the link in bio

She'd been working in a factory for years, but nobody ever taught her how the clothes she was making actually came together.
Our CEO @the.ngozi.okaro shared this story on theMechanism Worker Voice podcast, and it says everything about the why behind this work. When you invest in people, the results speak for themselves.
Listen to "The People Who Power the System" at the link in bio
By the end of their second week, Cohort 16 was already completing projects on the machine! This is one of many milestones they’ll achieve between now and graduation, building new skills and confidence with every step.
Florals for spring? When they’re handcrafted by @tulalututus and inspired by a fan favorite fairytale, they actually are pretty groundbreaking.
See the (very sped up) process behind her look that walked the runway in February. Now, she’s bringing this care and dedication to the women of Cohort 16 as one of our Classroom Assistants!

On our radar lately 👀📱
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about it💭

On our radar lately 👀📱
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about it💭

On our radar lately 👀📱
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about it💭

On our radar lately 👀📱
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about it💭

On our radar lately 👀📱
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about it💭

On our radar lately 👀📱
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about it💭
Cohort 16 has officially begun! Hear from some of our training institute participants about their first week and what they learned! Look out for more videos about our TI participants coming soon!
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