The Undisputed LA Apparel Manufacturing Bus Tour

Three stages of building a clothing brand. About 20 stops. One shuttle.

Whether you’re starting your first brand, creating an original piece, or ready to scale, this tour connects you with suppliers who can help you take your next step.

I’ve brought together my top picks from all three of my tours into one curated journey through Downtown LA and Vernon. We’ll travel by shuttle, visiting about 20 spots to explore the people, products, and production methods behind building a clothing brand.

Stage 1: Blanks & Decoration — Get Your Brand Started

You don’t have to manufacture a garment from scratch to make it your own. We start with blank apparel suppliers and decorators, finding the right foundation for your brand and exploring how to bring your designs to life.

Discover my picks for the best blanks and connect with shops offering direct-to-garment (DTG), direct-to-film (DTF), sublimation, embroidery, patches, and more. You’ll learn how these methods differ, what to ask your decorator, and which options make sense for the products you want to create.

This stage is all about turning your idea into your first products.

Stage 2: Cut & Sew — Create Your Own Piece From Scratch

Ready to go beyond blanks? This stage introduces you to cut-and-sew suppliers who work with startup brands and have no minimum order requirements.

We’ll explore what it takes to turn your concept into an original garment, from discussing your design and fit to understanding the steps toward a finished piece. Meet makers willing to work with founders getting started, so you can explore your own clothing designs without committing to a large production run.

Stage 3: Manufacturing & Accessories — Build for Growth

For more established brands, this stage opens the door to larger-scale production here in LA.

We’ll visit vendors with higher minimums and explore connections for clothing manufacturing, accessories, and more. If you’re ready to produce in greater quantities or expand your collection, this is where you’ll discover options for that next chapter.

Even if you’re just starting, you’ll get to see what’s ahead and begin building connections for the future.

My Connections, Curated for Your Journey

These are my handpicked stops, brought together to serve founders at every stage. You’ll find options for what you’re working on today and discover possibilities for where your brand can go next.

No matter what you’re looking to create, I’m confident I have a connection that can help you move forward.

Your Ticket Includes:

• A guided tour of about 20 curated stops, with shuttle transportation between locations.

• A physical map to take with you.

• A digital map to keep exploring.

• A list of 200+ local and overseas manufacturers to expand your sourcing options beyond the tour.

Choose your date, bring your ideas, and I’ll see you here!