FASHION

House of Frölich

DESIGN STUDIO KATARINA FRÖLICH

I AM A SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER
& DESIGN TECHNICAN

With thirty years of experience in the fashion industry, I have a broad expertise. In an industry that has developed, changed a lot over time, both considering that the entire process from idea to finished garment was located in Sweden and moved abroad, the customers’ purchasing behavior has also changed a lot, branding and not least a focus based on the fact that production was placed abroad, the aspect of sustainibility and most importantly the human working conditions have come into focus.

When I started in the industry, all design, pattern construction and manufacturing was in Sweden. It was fantastic to smell the fabric / yarn in the morning when I came to work, walk through the sewing room / embroidery…

FASHION SERVICES

I offer fashion services in whatever you need, from idea to ready-to-wear products:

I can help you with:

Design a Collection or some Styles: Collection structure, Collection breakdown, Capsules, Colors, Silhouettes & Styles

Concept building, Target group building, Idea & Design

Purchase

Sketches & Technical Drawings for production

Technical Documents for production, all needed documents for production

Design Fabric Pattern & Label Design

Grading & Measurement Lists

Fit & Reply to Suppliers

Sample & Quality check

Decide / Source Fabric & Accessories

Production comunication, reply & check

And all more you need from an idea to a ready made Final Product / Collection

DESIGN© BY DESIGN STUDIO KATARINA FRÖLICH

CONTACT KATARINA ⇒

SOLID & BROAD EXPERTISE IN FASHION

Solid experience with broad expertise in fashion Design Studio Katarina Frölich offer a range of services tailored to your need.

Create collections & concepts for your target group

Contact House of Frölich today to begin your journey towards a stylish, personal wardrobe in high quality to express yourself and be comfortable in your life.

Or create collections / or some styles & concepts for your brand or personal for yourself.

Create Fabric print & Labels, unique design for you

Experience fashion design that is as unique as you are, with custom pieces crafted to complement your lifestyle and aesthetic.

Fit, Measurement Lists & Grading

I make measurement lists and grading and ensure that your collection has the perfect fit.

Purchase, Production Document & Production

I offer purchasing services: fabric, whole sale and production prices, purchasing etc. when purchasing fabrics, accessories, full production and negotiating production prices.

And of course I make all the documents you need to produce your collection.

I have worked with production in Asia & Europe for over twenty years.

MY FASHION JOURNEY

A quick summary over my 30 years working in the Fashion Industry....

With thirty years of experience in the fashion industry, I have a broad expertise. In an industry that has developed, changed a lot over time, both considering that the entire process from idea to finished garment was located in Sweden and was moved abroad. The customers’ purchasing behavior has also changed a lot and not at least a focus based on the fact that production was placed abroad, the aspect of sustainibility and most importantly the human working conditions have come into focus.

When I started in the industry, all design, pattern construction and manufacturing was in Sweden. It was fantastic to smell the fabric / yarn in the morning when I came to work, walk through the sewing room / embroidery… that the entire purchasing-design-manufacturing process was in the same place gave a solid knowledge of everything from idea & sketch, purchasing, pattern construction, testing, dyeing, embroidery, sewing, marketing, sales and production until the collection was sent to retailers to be sold to the end customer. Every collection was a design – development process journey!

I have worked for family businesses, which I have loved because the tasks have overlapped more than when I worked for large companies. However, I love the efficiency and fast pace that has been the case at larger companies I have worked for.

Fashion Photo shot on Times Square, New York

Random photos from my design

When I finished my education at the age of 23, I started working as a design assistant and went on to work as a designer. I have worked in small family businesses, which has been wonderful with all the varied tasks, to working at the big chains with a large clientele with large quantities and the joy, challenges and responsibility that entails. I was also worked responsible for fit and production.

I have been involved and responsible for starting up two fashion companies from the ground and run and successfully develop them.

I even started my own brand VONBON. When the idea of starting VONBON began to take shape, it was to create personal classics in high quality, a timeless style where Scandinavian minimalism meets the personality of the conscious woman, where genuine craftsmanship, locally produced and unique go before mass production and overconsumption.

VONBON was Swedish design manufactured in Europe. When choosing manufacturing fabric manufacturers and sewing factories, it fell naturally on Europe as it was important for me to be able to ensure that the production was nearby and had a good environment and working conditions which could be traced at every stage. Even short transports of finished collections was something which was very appreciated. Together we make a difference!

So STYLE, QUALITY & PERSONALITY are my key words.

My last job before I moved abroad was as a Design, Purchasing and Assortment Manager at a Swedish well known men’s fashion company.

Working with the creative, commercial, changing, fast pace and being open to what opportunities each new day brings suits me perfectly “The only constant is change” isn’t that also what makes working life fun and interesting?

I have now moved back to Gothenburg, Sweden after living abroad for almost 4 years. Before I moved I worked as the Design, Sortiment and Purchase Manager for a Swedish Fashion Brand. Before that I had my own company, VONBON for five years. So, now I am home again and looking forward to cooperate with you! I also work remotely so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Looking forward to hearing from you unconditionally, welcome to contact me for a collaboration!

Best regards
Katarina Frölich

VONBON
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My Fashion Brand

I am the founder of the fashion company VONBON which I ran for five years. I had retailers and my own store. A highlight was the unique design collaboration VONBON had with Sweden’s largest fashion magazine FEMINA. Where I designed a tie blouse, including drawn the fabric print. This blouse was sold exclusively in FEMINA’s webshop during our collaboration: ♥ We are all sisters ♥

VONBON
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E-Commerce rocket

VONBON ♡ E-Commerce rocket in 56th place in Sweden

Swedish singer Carola wearing VONBON ♡