AN AVERAGE START-UP FASHION BRAND FOUNDER WASTES £12K-£155K TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT ALONE...
LAUNCH YOUR FASHION BRAND WITH CARLOTTA
With Strategic Guidance from Someone Who's Built One Themselves
Not a course. Not generic advice.
A clear, structured METHOD for building your brand.
A proven framework shaped from 25+ years of real fashion experience from London Fashion Week to Vogue UK, Paris showrooms, celebrity wardrobes, and global retail.
MY STORY TO VOGUE
When Vogue featured my designs and celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Sienna Miller started wearing my brand, I knew I had cracked the formula for launching a successful fashion label.
The results were dazzling, I showcased at London Fashion Week for 8 consecutive seasons, stocked at REVOLVE and sold through Paris showrooms in the Marais – with buyers approaching me for bespoke and wholesale left and right–
It was amazing, but it took years and tons of expensive mistakes to get to get there!
To everyone else it looked like an overnight success.
But it was different...
It was the result of 20 years inside the fashion industry, navigating everything from British Fashion Council–backed shows, Vauxhall Fashion Scout and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to Moscow and Paris showrooms, New York Fashion Week showrooms, REVOLVE, and private celebrity clients
But I learned it all the hard way, and made every mistake possible.
When I started I had zero contacts.
No buyers. No manufacturers. No family in fashion.
And I learned very quickly that talent alone does not build a fashion business.
Starting out- there were many closed doors, my designs were underestimated, copied by a major retailers, and I lost a lot of money on – production, positioning, cash flow, and strategy.
And that’s a typical path of a fashion designer who is serious about their work.
But the reason why it worked out, was because I didn't just create collections.
I've built brands across wholesale, bespoke, celebrity placement, and direct-to-consumer-including opening (and closing) my own store. And 20 years, one truth became undeniable:
Talent gets attention. Strategy creates longevity.
Today, I created the CGB Method which i adapt to my clients:
CGB METHOD:
Concept → Clear Meaning & Vision
Garment → Intentional Design & Production
Growth → Smart Market Positioning
Brand → A story people want to buy into
Using the CGB Method I help serious designers & enterpreneurs build a fashion brand that is not just creative - but commercial, scalable, and respected from day one.
THE CGB METHOD FORMULA
LET’S START BUILDING YOUR FASHION BRAND SUCCESS TOGETHER
THE CGB MENTORSHIP IS FOR YOU IF You:
- Have been carrying the idea of your own fashion brand for years — and know it’s more than a side dream
- Feeling the need to shift from “someday” to “I’m ready now”
- Are ready to step into the role of CEO of your fashion brand, not just a creative with a passion project
- Understand that building a brand requires decisions, discipline, and leadership, not just inspiration
- Want clarity on production, fabrics, pricing, timelines, and positioning before you launch
- Have the creative vision but want expert guidance to turn it into a commercially viable collection
- Are prepared to invest — and want to invest strategically, not waste money learning the hard way
- Are serious about building something that can grow, sell, and sustain you long-term
- Value CGB method mentorship that challenges you, supports you, and helps you think like a founder
You’re Probably Asking Yourself Questions Like...
- What if I spend months designing a collection — and buyers don’t respond?
- Do I show at a fashion week, a trade show — or is that a costly mistake?
- How do I turn a concept into a collection buyers will actually take seriously?
- How do I create a brand that has a concept but is also profitable?
- How do I choose the right fabrics, factories, and suppliers without wasting tens of thousands?
- How do brands really get into boutiques like Selfridges, Harrods, or top international concept stores?
- How do I build cash flow before I burn out or run out of money?
- How do I know whether my idea is actually commercial, or just creatively exciting?
HOW I CAN HELP YOU LAUNCH SMART,
NOT JUST PRETTY
- Have been carrying the idea of your own fashion brand for years — and know it’s more than a side dream
- Feel the shift from “someday” to “I’m ready now”
- Are ready to step into the role of CEO of your fashion brand, not just a creative with a passion project
- Understand that building a brand requires decisions, discipline, and leadership, not just inspiration
- Want clarity on production, fabrics, pricing, timelines, and positioning before you launch
- Have the creative vision but want expert guidance to turn it into a commercially viable collection
- Are prepared to invest — and want to invest strategically, not waste money learning the hard way
- Are serious about building something that can grow, sell, and sustain you long-term
- Value CGB method mentorship that challenges you, supports you, and helps you think like a founder, not a hobbyist
WHY CARLOTTA?
Carlotta's path wasn't smooth and she has made every mistake herself before reaching for success- and that's why her mentorship works:
She launched collections at London Fashion Week through British Fashion Council platforms, including On/Off and Vauxhall Fashion Scout.
Showcased in Paris showrooms in the Marais - selling through British export networks.
In the U.S., she dressed celebrities (Jenner sisters, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan) - and was invited to New York Fashion Week for Young Designers.
She was featured in Vogue UK the moment that opened international orders and bespoke commissions for stars like Sienna Miller.
Designed the products, managed wholesale and consumer retail, dealt with logistics, production realities and evolving market demands.
She pivoted from traditional collections to a highly successful product strategy for MLML using her own CGB method that landed in REVOLVE and major boutiques.
Stood in factories negotiating minimums
Been copied by mass retailers
Had doors slammed and then slammed them back open
Built collections that sold internationally
And knows, with absolute clarity, what matters at each stage of growth
You’ll Walk Away With:
- A strategic CGB method blueprint for your unique brand
- A collection plan buyers will take seriously
- A production roadmap that protects your budget
- Technology & sourcing insight most designers never get
- Confidence to pitch boutiques, press, and partners
- Know-how to build a business that lasts — not just a wardrobe
Testimonials
"Carlotta has been invaluable in the development of our collection. Her expertise and attention to detail are outstanding. I highly recommend her services"
Maya
"Carlotta is very patient and cooperative. She advises you and recommends you materials from her years of experience. Recommended"
Jacob
"Carlotta has been an added bonus to my Fashion Journey, I found my to go Consultant"
Aura
- A full review of your brand concept, goals, and collection vision
- Expert input on your designs, inspiration, and creative direction
- Guidance on timelines, sourcing, and potential suppliers
- Pricing benchmarks and early production advice
- Arealistic next step plan tailored to you
- 3 mentoring sessions with Carlotta-spaced at your pace within 6 months.
- Support on design development production decisions, costings, tech packs &more
- Momentum and structure between sessions to keep your launch moving
- The space to test ideas, make smarter decisions, and grow in real time
- Ongoing homework and check throughs
Save £30 per session compared to one-off bookings
- 1:1 mentoring sessions focused entirely on your brand joumey
- Full creative, strategic, and production guidance across your entire launch
- Flexibility to book when you need-use over 12 months
- Personalised advice on everything from brand concept to pricing strategy, tech packs, sampling, and supplier negotiations
- Priority access to Carlotta's network of trusted contacts and resources
- Concept Creation
- Spec Sheets
- Fabric Sourcing
- Production Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Operations