Lana Hogue is gold. She is SF’s guru for apparel manufacturing both domestically and overseas. If you want to start your own line, you must take her Garment Industry 411 seminars and consult with her privately before doing anything else. The knowledge you’ll gain form her classes will save you time, money and stress, especially if you are confused on how to move forward for whatever stage you’re in. In a one-on-one you’ll get very detailed feedback and recommendations that are specific to your needs. She will coach you how to build a solid relationship with factories, source material, find vendors and tell you exactly what’s required to protect yourself. She is very generous with her documents and resources. I would not have been able to start Aplat without Lana. The timing was perfect! I walked into a factory asking all the wrong questions. The factory owner passed me a scratch piece of paper with Lana’s name and website on it and said “talk to her first then come back to see me about making your product…”. So, it was the first thing I did. It took me exactly 6 months from concept to market (in stores) all thanks to Lana.

Lana Hogue has been an empowering mentor, she has helped shape and direct me while navigating my way through the fashion industry. Taking her classes has helped to improve my knowledge and understanding of such a vast and diverse industry. Her hands on experience and advice have truly helped me with making business decisions for my own brand. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in starting a business to participate in her seminars. The knowledge and points she touches on have been amazingly beneficial to growing my own fashion line. Thank you for all of your guidance Lana.

Lana Hogue has been a tremendous asset to Saint Harridan. There are consultants who know the ins and outs of the garment industry. They are rare and valuable. But, Lana is heads and shoulders above even the best of those. She doesn’t simply know the industry. Give her a garment idea – doesn’t matter the fabric, wave, whether it’s for children, men, women or an accessory. Lana can tell you where and how it should be made, including names and contact information for anyone who should be involved the process - from idea to sourcing materials, to pattern-making, to grading to factory sourcing, and even quality control and freight forwarding. I’m telling you, she’s the best! She even follows changes in tariff and trade laws! Take her classes, or hire her as a consultant. Lana Hogue is the best investment you can make in your fashion company.

Through Garment Industry 411 workshops and Lana Hogue’s private consulting, I have efficiently developed an idea into a product and finally launch a brand. Lana’s experience and network are invaluable to manufacturing clothing in California and Asia. Most importantly, Lana is a pleasure to work with, always helpful and willing to offer he wealth of knowledge at any point along the journey.