At the end of each series, brands walk away with valuable mentorship for sales training, merchandising and product marketing, actual revenue from their product and facilitated connections to experts in the industry. Congratulations to these Michigan fashion businesses:
Distort Clothing
Distort Clothing’s mission is to establish a streetwear brand that will design and produce high quality clothes for male, female, and young adults – a clothing label that will compete favorably with international clothing labels, at a global stage.
Down to the Wire
Down to the Wire believes that natural materials make the most perfect jewelry. They focus on exploring fruits, flowers, and seeds in their form and utility, alongside resin technique. They provide affordable products, allowing for a wide customer base.
Fig & Olive
Fig & Olive has a mission to provide all individuals with an affordable and natural multi-purpose product line. As an organic and natural facial and body product company, their business is female-owned and operated, physician approved, vegan and cruelty-free. Products are suitable for all ages and genders, Michigan produced and support various Detroit charities with their proceeds.
Kamili Activewear
Kamili Activewear is a clothing company established in Kalamazoo. Their primary objective is to provide customers with the utmost quality and comfort in activewear, with a mission to promote rich health through living actively. Products exceed expectations in regard to performance, style, comfort and durability. All products are responsibly and ethically sourced. Kamili Activewear helps create jobs for veterans, individuals with disabilities and disadvantages.