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The first center-less handbag designed to change the culture and business of fashion forever. All we need is you. #thehauteblock

The first center-less handbag designed to change the culture and business of fashion forever. All we need is you. #thehauteblock Read more
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Fashion has become an extremely underwhelming barrage of mainstream mediocrity and uninspired clothing lines.

The only way to raise the bar in the fashion industry is to create a society and underground fashion culture where the creation of inspired designs are based solely on imagination and not trends.

I am humbly requesting that you help me be the change necessary in the fashion industry.

I want to establish a secret underground fashion laboratory called 'The Haute Block'. 

This fashion laboratory will be funded by you, private investors, with no access granted to others, thereby, this fashion house will NOT be made public and will be completely off the grid.

Only investors will have knowledge of future designs, business plans, strategies, location, affiliate collaborations, etc.

The only time the public (non-investors) will hear of 'The Haute Block' is when a product is released for sale. All other information will be kept and guarded in-house at all times.

This marketing strategy of releasing a new product under secrecy is the gold standard of marketing strategies established by Apple/Mac long ago. 

When was the last time you saw lines of people waiting to buy the next fashion design? This never happens in fashion. 

However, you see lines of people waiting for Apple products all the time because Apple has built a culture of anticipation for their flawless, beautiful innovation. 

I want to bring that level of anticipation to the fashion industry with my underground design laboratory The Haute Block, and it all begins with my couture handbag project called the 'Domina Halo'.

 

 

 

 

My Domina Halo handbag is the first center-less handbag where all of your personal items fit within the frame, leaving the center space open, for an amazing and striking design style that is undeniably beautiful and innovative.

I am fully aware that SHOWING how the 'Domina Halo' handbag works is NOT pictured. As of now, it is a trade secret, Upon funding, all will be revealed to the members in exhaustive detail. 

However, so you are aware of the validity of this project, I was a finalist in the Chicago Red Eye 2016 Design Awards only a few weeks ago with my Domina Halo design. 

This product and design is very real. Please google 'Red Eye Chicago 2016 Big Idea' and you can validate my participation.

You can also visit my Instagram to see my up and coming fashion house and design lab as it is growing to be an innovative powerhouse.

The 'Domina Halo' is only one of my many designs to be realized if The Haute Block Laboratory gets funded. 

If I am honored to have my laboratory funded by you, I will unleash designs that not only boggle your mind, but make you proud of being apart of a fashion movement that will be unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Please think about funding this fashion movement and let me style your imagination.

Design and Conquer,

Federation Jones 

 

 

Risks and challenges

I have only created prototypes of my designs. Full product design will commence if I am blessed to have my laboratory funded.

Upon launching The Haute Block LAB, I will seek outside suppliers that will give me access to the better quality materials needed to design my products at the highest level, however, I will require these suppliers sign a non-disclosure and secrecy statement in order to work closely on my projects.

I have not experienced a problem with any third-party agreeing to sign my NDA and secrecy agreements, however, because I am a start-up, I can see some suppliers being hesitant to do all that I will require.

I will not work with anyone that does not agree to my written standards/agreements.

This may take a little longer than desired to align myself with the proper suppliers willing to adhere to all restrictions, but rest assure, I will make it happen.

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    The Haute Block Founders

    In the beginning, it takes a special group of individuals to have vision to bring an organization to fruition.

    With a $5 pledge to the launching of The Haute Block underground fashion laboratory, you will be recognized as a key founder of this fashion society.

    On The Haute Block classified web portal, your name will be placed on a distinguished page of all the founders that made this amazing and innovative dream come true.

    This is an excellent way to be a part of fashion history and show the world you were an important reason to the success of The Haute Block.

    It would be the greatest honor to show my respect and acknowledge your faith and trust in this project.

    Design and Conquer,
    Federation Jones

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    Haute Block Society Council

    The Haute Block fashion laboratory is an underground design house with access granted only to members.

    I really love this $25 pledge level because it gives me the amazing opportunity to connect with you as my creative council focused on pure fashion innovation.

    For a one-time donation of $25, you will have access to everything involving The Haute Block laboratory 24 hours a day, via classified web portal and web cam, to see in real-time the daily operation of the lab with authorization to give feedback as a council member.

    I truly want to hear your thoughts AS I DESIGN.

    In order to create and innovate, I will need your guidance at times, and I fully intend to use it.

    This pledge level is the ONLY way to have insider knowledge and access of The Haute Block laboratory via web portal.

    There will be times where I will ask you as a council to come to a majority vote on a particular design direction.

    Does the handbag need a strap? Is the base of the bag to wide? What do you think of this 'next' design? Etc. This is how I keep you intricately involved in everything I do.

    You will receive a confidential and classified email authenticating your membership to The Haute Block Laboratory Council that will include your personal login and password to The Haute Block web portal. The information will be individually coded to give you 24/7 access.

    I want this underground fashion society to have a true personal feel, so I am limiting the number of members that will be accepted.

    I am human and know that if a group is too large, there is no way I can engage in a meaningful way, so 500 memberships is the maximum I will allow. Do not miss this opportunity to join this underground fashion revolution.

    You will also be given first rights of purchase to any and all products well before anything is released to the public.

    Let's get, and stay connected intimately. I would be honored to share my design world. Without you, the laboratory would not exist.

    Design and Conquer,
    Federation Jones

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    The Domina Halo - Executive Adviser

    The Domina Halo couture handbag will be the most sought after item the fashion world will ever see when I complete the design.

    With a $2500 pledge to help get my underground fashion laboratory up and running, you will not only gain access to The Haute Block membership portal, but you will also get to own the Domina Halo itself, AND be an executive adviser to all future designs of The Haute Block.

    As an Executive Adviser, you will have the exclusive opportunity to test and receive prototypes to give me real-world applicable feedback.

    This handbag will surely make fashion history.

    You will be the very first person to own this amazingly styled, carefully crafted, and highly functional piece of living and fashion art.

    The handbag will come authenticated as one of only 10 made in the entire world. I will design and construct your Domina Halo upon reaching my funding goal if you have pledged at the $2500 level.

    You would be owning a first-run original that will only appreciate as time passes.

    The design and function of the Domina Halo will be unlike anything you will ever see because that is what The Haute Block Laboratory is all about.

    I want to design style that transcends the imagination and makes you look fabulous at the same time.

    I would be honored to design a Domina Halo for you.

    Let's change the face of fashion together. Please think about purchasing one of my handbags to launch my fashion laboratory.

    I would be honored to have you on this journey.

    Design and Conquer,
    Federation Jones

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