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sourcing brief

Website: christinaodupelu.com
Email: christinaodupelu.office@gmail.com
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construction, and engineered garments. My work explores the relationship between the body, movement, texture, technology, and emotional storytelling.

I am currently developing future collections and independent design projects and am looking to build long-term relationships with reliable textile mills, manufacturers, trim suppliers, and material-development partners.

Materials I Am Sourcing

I am especially interested in:

  • Structured satins, faille, taffeta, velvet, and tailoring fabrics

  • Silk, organza, chiffon, mesh, and translucent materials

  • Stretch fabrics, bonded textiles, neoprene, and technical materials

  • Embroidered, beaded, pleated, laser-cut, or surface-treated fabrics

  • Distinctive trims, hardware, closures, appliqués, and embellishments

  • Deadstock, recycled, traceable, and responsibly produced materials

  • Innovative textiles that respond to movement, heat, light, or touch

  • Materials suitable for sculptural silhouettes and experimental construction

Sourcing Requirements

At this stage, I am seeking suppliers who can support:

  • Sample-yardage purchases of approximately 5–15 yards

  • Low or flexible minimum-order quantities for initial production

  • Small-batch development with the ability to scale

  • Stock-supported and reorderable materials

  • Custom color, finish, print, embroidery, or textile development

  • Clear pricing, lead times, testing information, and shipping terms

  • Consistent quality between sampling and bulk production

Information Requested

For relevant materials, please provide:

  • Article or style number

  • Fiber composition

  • Fabric width and weight/GSM

  • Available colors and finishes

  • Sample-yardage price and minimum

  • Production price and MOQ

  • Sampling and bulk lead times

  • Country of origin

  • Customization capabilities

  • Certifications and testing information

  • Digital catalog, swatches, or fabric headers

Partnership Approach

I prioritize originality, quality, communication, reliability, and long-term partnership. I am interested in suppliers who understand emerging designers, support thoughtful product development, and can grow alongside an evolving creative practice.

Christina Odupelu
Designer
christinaodupelu.office@gmail.com
christinaodupelu.com

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