Brands & Designers
We are looking for well-made, unique and stylish premium African and Black-owned fashion and lifestyle brands that fit our ethos and philosophy. If you think your brand is a right fit for us, then get in touch as we’d like to hear from you. We are committed to working with designers and brands that promote ethical manufacturing, sustainable sourcing and transparent practices and have a social impact focus.
Please add links to website URL and social media accounts (e.g Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook & YouTube) *
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Please, indicate your business registration status *
The category of these items *
- Accessories
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Homeware & Interior
- Jewellery
- Lifestyle
- Other
- Skin & Beauty
What platform is your website currently on?
- Shopify
- Wix
- Squarespace
- Etsy
- Woocommerce
- I don't have a website
- Other
Are you in any other retailers? If so, kindly, pop them below! *
Wholesale, Marketplaces, Brick & Mortars, W-commerce websites, etc.
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What international platform do you currently sell on?
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What are your visions and goals for your brand?
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What are the ethos, values and philosophy behind your brand? *
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How many collections do you produce per year? *
The average number of items/pieces produced per collection? *
What is your business model? *
How long have you been producing for? *
What support do you need? *
- Access to finance
- Access to talents
- Bookkeeping
- Digital skills
- Manufacturers
- Mentorship
- Pricing Strategy
- Warehouse/Fulfilment
What agreements do you have with your suppliers/producers? *
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What is the average price point of your products? (include lowest, mid-point and highest price) *
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Does the company publicly disclose information about where its products are produced (e.g. factory list, wages)? *
Do you have an agreement with the makers i.e. the people who make the clothing, accessories or lifestyle products? Please provide a link to it if possible. If no, please let us know the agreement you have with them *
Does the company assess all first-tier facilities (including factories, workshops) regularly (e.g. annually, or at another risk-based frequency)? *
Does the company demonstrate and share knowledge of the most significant human / labor rights risks that makers encounter in production facilities? *
Does the company produce a majority (>50% by volume or number of factories) in factories where makers earn a living wage (or significantly above minimum wage / industry average, with the goal of reaching a living wage)? (If company is not fully doing this but making steps toward it then select NO and choose YES for "progress" below) *
Is your company making progress by piloting or implementing programs to invest in well-being at the community level (with the intention of expanding)? *
Does the company have a publicly available Code of Conduct / standard for assessing factories' compliance with international labor standards (and health and safety) that is equivalent to or more stringent than the Fair Labor Association Code... *
Does the company assess all first-tier facilities (including factories, workshops) regularly (e.g. annually, or at another risk-based frequency)? *
Does the company demonstrate and share knowledge of the most significant human / labor rights risks that makers encounter in production facilities? *
Does the company take action to address human / labor rights risks in its supply chain (including working with suppliers to remediate issues found through assessments and proactive risk mitigation)? *
Does the company produce a majority (>50% by volume or number of factories) in factories where makers earn a living wage (or significantly above minimum wage / industry average, with the goal of reaching a living wage)? (If company is not... *
Does the company produce a majority (>50% by volume or number of factories) in factories where well-being programs are implemented? (If company is not fully doing this but making steps toward it then select NO and choose YES for "progress"... *
Does the company produce a majority of its products (>50% by volume or number of factories) in factories where they have programs that invest in well-being improvements at the community level? (If company is not fully doing this but making... *
Is the company making progress by piloting or implementing programs to invest in well-being at the community level (with the intention of expanding)? *
Does the company demonstrate a commitment to intersectional environmental sustainability (through environmental sustainability policies, goals, collections, etc.)? *
Does the company demonstrate a commitment to intersectional environmental sustainability (through environmental sustainability policies, goals, collections, etc.) *
What materials are your products or garments made of and where do you source for them (Local, regional or international (names city/town and country)) *
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Does the company invest in (developing) closed loop capabilities (including design, fabrics, and recycling / reclaiming processes), with a goal to expand throughout all product lines? *
Is the company trying to reduce landfill waste from product packaging (e.g. through reusable, recyclable, post-consumer packaging)? *
Outline the factory conditions and ethics including Workers daily wages, break entitlements, hours of work. *
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Do you provide a benefit scheme? If yes, specify E.g. Insurance, skill training, accommodation allowance, paid or unpaid maternity/paternity leave (specify), employee share option profit share? *
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Does the company try to protect the labor / human rights (and/or well-being) of raw material producers (through its own programs, multi-stakeholder initiatives, or certifications), and ensure that >50% of raw material is produced under such conditions? *
Does the company have policies and / or goals for using fabrics made of sustainable/sustainably produced raw materials? Does the company source >50% of environmentally sustainable raw materials, with goal to increase to 100%? *
Does the company have a policy / position on animal welfare (that applies to materials derived from animals)? If the product was not made with animal-sourced materials, answer N/A here *
How does your practices foster the social, economic and environmental and well-being of communities you work in by tapping into heritage sources of knowledge or craftsmanship? *
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How is your production practices protecting or is helping to preserve artisanal/traditional manufacturing techniques in the communities you work in? *
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How is your brand respecting, acknowledging and protecting the source of its manufacturing to consumers? *
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Does your company have efforts to encourage an inclusive workplace and prevent discriminatory practices (on the basis of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, political opinions, national origin, or social origin)?
Please, provide your bank account details in the following:
Account Holder:
SWIFT/BIC :
Account number :
Wise's address : *
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