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Uniform Sponsorship
We are confident about our new uniform
design. However, as you can imagine, the
costs will be higher than current ones.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to
minimising costs and maximising profit.
If we think outside the box, is there a way
we can produce the uniform we proposed
above but at the same time not increase
the costs?
Idea
Big fashion and sportswear brands are
spending millions of dollars developing
new materials every year. We would like
to propose to get them to sponsor the
collectors uniform to help reduce costs
and in return provide a great platform for
the brands to showcase their innovative
designs to the public. This can also help
the brands build a positive image with real
impact instead of just donating money or
sending staff to volunteer work.
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Case study:
Ippudo x Engineered Garments
Engineered Garments designer Daiki Suzuki’s collaborate with Japanese ramen
restaurant Ippudo recently to revamp traditional Ramen restaurant uniform and created
the coolest F&B uniform in town. It is a truly workable jacket designed for the staff - The
thin twill fabric means it can be worn with a simple white t-shirt when it’s hot, or layered
underneath a heavy coat for chilly walks to the restaurant. Additional details include
an armpit vent for when things get steamy (they often do at a ramen-ya), and a subtle
Ippudo NY logo print on one of the back pockets. It can also be sold in the market now.
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