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.
đ¸Happy AAPI Heritage Month from Custom Collaborative!đ¸
Meet Rainaâ once a Training Institute Participant, now a fashion illustration instructor pursuing her path in FITâs Fashion Design program.
Your support helps women like Raina build confidence, careers, and stronger communities through fashion đ¸
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. đ
Want to know what really went down during our âOn the Mendâ 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 conversationđ
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 the Mechanism 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 theyâll achieve between now and graduation, building new skills and confidence with every step.
Florals for spring? When theyâre 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, sheâs bringing this care and dedication to the women of Cohort 16 as one of our Classroom Assistants!
On our radar lately đđą
In her latest op-ed, waste expert @thetrashwalker makes the case for an Office of Circularity, turning waste into opportunity.
Circularity isnât just good for the planet, itâs good for people too.
Link in bio to read more about itđ
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!
Swipe for moments from our On the Mend event!
Thank you again to @garmentdistrictnyc and @nyculture for helping make it happen đ¤
If you joined us, keep us posted on your projects with #onthemend. Donât forget to hit the link in bio so you donât miss our future events.
