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We turn fashion founders into real brands — design, tech packs, sampling and ethically-sourced manufacturing, from as few as 24 pieces.
Black Unicorn Merchandising is an apparel design agency specializing in turning bold ideas into reality. We provide custom apparel design, premium ethical sourcing, and low-minimum manufacturing — tailored to the unique demands of luxury streetwear, high-end activewear, and fashion-forward athleisure. Our dynamic team of fashion experts guides you through every step of the journey, from concept to production, ensuring your brand stands out.
Let's create something extraordinary together that defines your brand.
Black Unicorn is built for you if:
Transparent, flat-rate pricing — whether you need a freelance expert on call, a full line built from scratch, or branded blanks fast.
Every project tells a story — flip through a build the way it actually happened: concept, tech pack, sample, final.
2,000 garment-dyed organic knit tops, concept to delivery in 8 weeks.
Open the lookbookA full seamless activewear capsule with recycled performance knit.
Open the lookbookBranded blanks, embroidered and packed for a 24-piece launch run.
Open the lookbookHeavyweight woven outerwear with custom hardware and trims.
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Krystal Lewis spent 17 years inside major apparel brands — Bioworld, Mad Engine, Haggar — and on the factory floors of garment manufacturers around the world. She built Black Unicorn Merchandising to give independent founders the same access, honesty and craft the big brands take for granted.
"If you've found me, you've probably already tried to start a clothing line and realized — whoa, this is hard. That's exactly why we're here."
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"KL has been a tremendous force in the growth and development of my brand. Her resourcefulness and transparency has taught me much. I'd highly recommend any new designer that lacks industry knowledge to trust KL to help them."
"Allow me to express the incredible qualities of Krystal Lewis. It's as if destiny guided us together. She understood my thoughts and ideas, turning my vision into reality without compromise — resolute, won't accept rejection, actively seeking collaborations to produce high-quality products."
"Well, everyone here is thrilled with the artwork — all good things! Max agreed that even after we fill the role, it'd be good to infuse their designs with your work so we have a wider range."
"Awesome chat with Factory Sourcing — thanks for all you shared. I think it really helped these members!"
"Thanks for hosting the sourcing chat yesterday! I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge!"
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