The Hightrast Fashion Incubator
How to start a clothing brand with us—a program that takes your designs from sample to retail launch.
Full-Service Designer Support
The Hightrast Incubator is not a one-size-fits-all service—it’s an application-only, selective program designed for independent designers who are ready to take the leap from concept to brand.
Unlike our sample design packages, the Incubator goes further: retail placement on Hightrast.com, small-run manufacturing, full marketing support, and end-to-end fulfillment are all included.
This program is built for designers who aren’t just testing ideas, but who are prepared to launch a complete fashion label with Hightrast as their partner in growth.
Full Sample Development
Online Retail Placement
Marketing & Storytelling
Content Creation
Small-Run Manufacturing
Warehousing & Fulfillment
Brand Growth
Start A Clothing Brand with Our Incubator Program
While our design packages stop at production-ready samples, the Incubator takes you further — retail placement, editorial photography, video content, social campaigns, paid ads, warehousing and fulfillment handled by us.
How Our Incubator Program Works
1. Apply & Get Approved
Designers submit their vision and portfolio. Only those aligned with Hightrast’s editorial and cultural direction are accepted into the program.
2. Samples & Assets
We develop your designs from concept to construction and create professional photography and storytelling assets that capture your brand identity.
3. Retail Launch
Your collection is listed on Hightrast.com, backed by full marketing support including social-ready photos & videos, ads, and editorial content to ensure visibility.
4. Fulfillment & Growth
We manage small-batch manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping directly from our site, so you can focus on creativity while your customers get a seamless shopping experience.
5. Scale
Designers earn profit share as collections sell, building both revenue and brand visibility. As your line grows, so does your presence on Hightrast.
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Why Choose Hightrast to Start Your Clothing Brand
Starting a clothing brand can feel overwhelming. Between high upfront costs of samples, the challenge of sourcing reliable manufacturers, and the ongoing demands of marketing, retail, and fulfillment, many designers struggle to move past the development stage.
The truth is, talent isn’t the issue—lack of infrastructure is. Without support, independent designers often burn out before they can find their audience. Even the best ideas can fail without the systems needed to bring them to market.
Hightrast exists to change that. We combine boutique-level attention with global manufacturing expertise, offering a platform built on sustainable small-batch production, selective curation, and a built-in marketing and retail ecosystem. The result is a clear path from concept to consumer, designed to help independent designers launch lasting brands.
“Skilled craftsmanship, seamless support, and a thoughtfully executed designer experience—partnering with Hightrast to launch my line felt like true creative collaboration.”– Czarina Arrozal, Designer, 27VC
Apply For Our Incubator Program
Join our select group of independent designers whose vision aligns with Hightrast’s editorial direction.