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SÔZ Studios Atelier — Ed O'Connell

SÔZ Studios Atelier — Ed O'Connell

Boutique apparel product development — concept to production-ready

Laguna Beach, CA2 years in the industry✓ Verified by RunsheetAvailable now★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
Apparel Product DeveloperTechnical DesignerFit SpecialistSourcing Consultant

About SÔZ Studios Atelier — Ed O'Connell

Boutique apparel product development consultancy in Laguna Beach, CA. Hands-on with tech packs, sampling, fit reviews, small-batch production economics, and factory relationships — the full path from idea to a garment a US factory can actually make. Client work spans performance apparel, posture wear, and premium basics.

What SÔZ Studios Atelier — Ed O'Connell does

Sampling

Categories

MenswearActivewear

Portfolio

• Posture-wear collection development (AlignMed) • Small-batch premium basics programs with LA cut & sew partners • Tech pack + sampling management across multiple US factories

Details

RatesProject-based
Experience2 years
Based inLaguna Beach, CA
AvailabilityAvailable now
Sourcing regionsDomestic (US)

Reviews (1)

Brand founderHad samples · A few months★★★★★ 5.0

SÔZ Studios Atelier was incredibly helpful throughout the apparel development process. Ed has a strong understanding of both the creative and production sides of building a collection, from refining designs and tech packs to sourcing, sampling, costing, and working with factories. What stood out most was how practical and transparent the process felt — everything was focused on actually getting the product production-ready, not overcomplicating it. I’d definitely recommend SÔZ Studios Atelier to emerging brands or founders who need experienced guidance bringing a product from concept to production.

Helped with Tech packs, Fit, Sampling, Sourcing, Costing, Finding a factory, Pattern making · 2026-10-07

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