Give us the vision.
We'll give you the drop.
We turn fashion founders into real brands — design, tech packs, sampling and ethically-sourced manufacturing, from as few as 24 pieces.
Turning bold ideas into reality
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.
Built for the brave.
Black Unicorn is built for you if:
- →You have a brand with a real identity — and product that hasn't caught up yet
- →You're in streetwear, activewear, or lifestyle and ready to take creative risks
- →You have a sketch, a mood board, or just a feeling — and need someone who can make it real
- →You want a design partner who explains their thinking, not just sends files
- →You're serious about budget because you're serious about results
Three ways to work with us
Transparent, flat-rate pricing — whether you need a freelance expert on call, a full line built from scratch, or branded blanks fast.
Corporate Freelance
- Creative design & sketches —
- Tech pack creation & updates —
- Sampling & sourcing —
- Engagement Custom
Design & Manufacturing
- Design & sourcing $800/style
- Prototyping $500/style
- Manufacturing $1,500/style
- Ethical & quality-controlled ✓
Branded Wholesale Blanks
- Select blanks $200/style
- Add branding $200/style
- Embellish · pack · ship $400/style
- Screen print & embroidery ✓
From sketch to the drop
Every project tells a story — flip through a build the way it actually happened: concept, tech pack, sample, final.
Black Jockey
Athletic-inspired streetwear brought from concept to the rack.
Open the lookbook
17 years in the industry, now in your corner.
Black Unicorn Merchandising is an apparel design powerhouse and product-development team trusted by over 37 brands for high-level strategy, flawless execution and global manufacturing. It's led by Krystal Lewis — a Goldman Sachs OMBW graduate known as the "Industry Unicorn" — who spent 17+ years inside major apparel brands like Bioworld, Mad Engine and Haggar, and on factory floors worldwide.
A business-first mindset that turns fashion chaos into profit — giving 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."
Learn the industry on YouTube →
Straight talk from the factory floor
Founders we've helped
"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!"
Proud member of Fashion Group International, Dallas.
Industry insight, in your inbox
Sourcing tips, MOQ and tariff updates, and new drops — the same straight talk from the blog and YouTube, sent monthly.