Start Your Footwear Collection

Start Your Private Label Footwear Collection

Lajwanti Designers helps brands launch a private-label footwear collection — from first brief to approved sample and quotation. Tell us what you want to build, and we will tell you the clearest way to start.

Start Your Collection
No tech pack required Paid sample first Clear quote before bulk
Brief-firstStart from references, not a finished design.
Guided designWe shape the shoe with you, step by step.
Sample before bulkPaid sample first — approve it, then scale.
Clear quotationConfirmed in writing before production planning.

Step One — The Brief

What you send us to start.

You do not need a finished tech pack. A few clear inputs are enough to start a real project — everything else can be worked out together.

The strongest briefs are short and specific. Send whatever you already have — a photo, a sketch, a Pinterest board, a product you liked and want to build on. We review it and come back with design direction, not a shopping list.

If you are not sure what to send, message us on WhatsApp. We will tell you exactly what we need for the type of collection you are building.

Tip: The more you tell us about your customer, price point and market, the sharper the design options we send back.
Send Reference Design
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    Category & style directionWomen's, men's, or work & safety — heels, flats, boots, loafers, sandals or a full range.
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    References or sketchesPhotos, moodboards, sketches or existing styles you want to build on. Reference is fine — we change details so the final design is yours.
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    Target market & price pointWhere you are selling, who your customer is, and the price range the collection should sit in.
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    Expected quantityYour target order size. If you are not sure yet, tell us your budget and we will suggest a realistic first run.
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    Materials & colourwaysAny preferences for leather, suede, satin, synthetics or specific colour directions.
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    Branding & packagingLogo placement, insoles, labels and packaging needs — or "help me decide" if you have not chosen yet.

Step Two — How It Runs

From brief to approved sample.

You approve each stage before we move on. Nothing happens without your written sign-off.

01

Share your brief

Send your references, market, target quantity and brand direction. We confirm what is needed and give you a clear plan.

You approve: the plan
02

Design direction

We develop shape, material and colour options and adjust them with your feedback. You receive a written specification.

You approve: the design
03

Paid sample

We make the approved design as a physical sample so you can check fit, build and finish. We revise until you approve.

You approve: the sample
04

Production quote

The approved sample and specification go into your private-label quote, with minimum order and lead time confirmed in writing.

You approve: the quote

Not Sure Where to Start?

Look at styles we already design.

If you do not have a specific direction yet, start from a category we already develop. Every style can be customised.

Women's Shoes

Heels, flats, sandals, loafers and occasion styles for fashion-led brands.

Explore Women's Shoes

Men's Shoes

Formal, loafers, casual, boots and sandals — plus a dedicated work & safety route.

Explore Men's Shoes

Safety & Work Footwear

Occupational footwear development for workwear, PPE and uniform brands.

Explore Safety & Work

Collections

Browse reference designs across women's, men's and work & safety ranges.

Browse Collections

What You Get Back

What we send you at each stage.

You get clear, written outputs at every stage — so you always know what is confirmed and what is still open.

At the design stage

After your brief, we come back with a focused direction you can respond to.

  • Design direction and silhouette options
  • Material and colour recommendations
  • A written specification of the confirmed design
  • Clear next-step timeline and sample plan
  • Any open questions answered in writing

At the sample & quote stage

Once the design is approved, we move into a physical sample and then a full quotation.

  • A physical sample of the approved design
  • Revision rounds until you approve the sample
  • Private-label quote with minimum order and lead time
  • Branding and packaging options included
  • Shipping and destination details confirmed

Buyer FAQ

Questions brands ask before starting a collection.

A sketch, reference photo, moodboard or short brief is enough to begin. The more you tell us about your customer, market, quantity and price point, the sharper the design direction we send back. If you are not sure what to send, message us on WhatsApp.
No. You do not need a finished tech pack to start. We work from references, sketches or a short brief and build the specification with you as the design is confirmed.
For women's shoes, the usual first order is 120 pairs total, structured as 12 pairs per design, per colour. Men's footwear is kept flexible and low; the exact figure is confirmed in your quote. Extending the range next season is normal once the first styles are proven.
Yes. Samples are paid and are made against the specification agreed in writing. They are revised until you approve them. This is standard across B2B footwear development — there is no free sample stage.
Women's samples typically take 10–14 days once the design is approved. Bulk production usually takes about 4–6 weeks after sample approval. Timelines depend on the style, materials and quantity, and are confirmed in your quote.
Yes. Many brands start with one or two styles to test the market, then extend the collection once the first styles are selling. Starting small is often faster and cheaper than building a full range before you have proven the direction.
Yes. Custom logo placement, insoles, labels, boxes and presentation can all be developed as part of your project. If you already have a brand system, share it at the brief stage. If you do not, we can help you choose a direction.
Yes. We support worldwide shipping and the details are confirmed in your quote. Compliance and labelling requirements for your destination market can be built into the project from the brief stage.

Your Collection. Your Direction.

Ready to start your footwear collection?

Send your category, references, target market and a realistic budget. We will reply with design options and how your first order would work.

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