Shape, drape & construction
Dress Development & Manufacturing in China
Develop a dress around the details that define it. From feminine silhouettes to occasionwear and complex woven styles, Aura Sourcing supports patterns, fit, sampling and production in Guangzhou.
- MOQ approx. 100 pcs/style/color
- Mixed sizes within each colour
- USD 100 development/style
- Guangzhou production support
01 / What we make
What we make
Dresses with detail worth developing.
Bring us your occasionwear, feminine dresses and complex woven designs. We work through the relationship between silhouette, fabric and construction, including pleats, draping, trims and considered finishing.
- Occasionwear
- Feminine dresses
- Pleats & draping
- Complex woven construction
02 / From the first brief
Development support
Send your dress sketch, reference images or technical pack. Highlight the neckline, volume, length and details that must feel right. We review the intended silhouette, construction, target price and quantity, then agree a development direction before sampling.
Explore the complete product development process, from your initial reference to production approval.
03 / Shape & balance
Pattern & fit
Pattern and fit decisions give a dress its balance. We review bodice proportions, waist placement, skirt volume and the way the garment moves. Draped and pleated details are assessed with the chosen fabric so the sample can guide practical corrections to fit and construction.
04 / Material decisions
Fabric sourcing
The same dress can behave very differently in another fabric. We consider weight, drape, opacity and lining requirements alongside colour and availability. Trims, closures and embellishments are reviewed with the design, including how they attach and affect the finished garment.
05 / Make it tangible
Sampling
Use the first sample to assess the silhouette as a whole and the details up close: pleat placement, drape, seams, lining, closures and hem. We support fast sampling, with the timeline agreed around design complexity, sourcing and feedback. Confirm corrections before approving the production sample.
USD 100 per style covers development from sketch/reference to first sample and is credited against your bulk order. We clarify revision scope, material costs and shipping before starting.
06 / Flexible production
MOQ
Approx. 100 pieces
Per style, per colour · Mixed sizes
Build your size mix within approximately 100 pieces of the same style and colour. Each additional colour is considered separately.
Smaller quantities are reviewed case by case, based on the style, fabric, construction and cost. Share your target quantity for an individual assessment.
Discuss your quantity07 / From approval to production
Production & QC
Production and QC follow the approved dress and specifications. Review points include key measurements, pleat and trim placement, seam construction, lining and finishing. Repeat orders are reviewed against the approved style, with materials and production timing reconfirmed.
08 / Before we start
Frequently asked questions
What types of dresses can I develop?
Our focus includes occasionwear, feminine dresses and complex woven dresses, including styles with pleats, draping, trims and construction details. Share your design so we can review the specific requirements.
Can I start with a sketch or a dress reference?
Yes. A sketch or reference can start the conversation. Tell us what you want to create, your target fit and which details matter; we agree the development scope before starting.
How are fit and draped details checked?
We use pattern development and sample review to assess proportions, movement and construction in the selected fabric. Fit and detail corrections are agreed before production approval.
What is the MOQ for dresses?
The MOQ is approximately 100 pieces per style, per colour, with mixed sizes. Smaller quantities are reviewed case by case according to the dress, fabric and construction.
What is the development fee?
USD 100 per style covers development from sketch/reference to first sample and is credited against your bulk order. Revision scope, material costs and shipping are clarified before work begins.
09 / Start the conversation
Send Us Your Dress Design
Send your sketch, reference or tech pack, together with your target quantity and launch window. We’ll discuss the next development step with you.