Dear Progress

Dear Progress is a renowned think tank agency based in Madrid, known for its expertise in providing practical business solutions for global enterprises. With a strong reputation for excellence, Dear Progress specializes in placing young, emerging designers on the international fashion radar by building robust wholesale business channels. Their portfolio boasts collaborations with niche designers such as Gauntlett Cheng, Barragán, Chris Habana, Westley Harriott, Section 8, Kathryn Bowen, A Better Feeling, jkim, Ichiyo, and VeniceW.

The Dear Progressteam has successfully helped these designers gain recognition and establish significant wholesale connections with major retailers.

Currently, the DP brand roster features Ready-to-Wear labels like Isa Boulder, Oude Waag, Anne Isabella, Laura Andrashko, Marrknull, Louis Shengtao Chen, and Ponder.er. They also represent brands in other categories, such as footwear with Seoul-based aarahee. Working with both menswear and womenswear, the team presents new collections four times a year in Paris. Apart from wholesale, they helped to develop and establish new lines like menswear for Isa Boulder or VeniceM, and negotiate special projects including capsule collections, collaborations, exclusive launches and other business avenues in order to support consistent growth during the turbulent macroeconomic environment.
Dear Progress excels in developing emerging talent, crafting effective sales strategies, and building enduring relationships with retailers worldwide. Their comprehensive approach, which integrates consultancy, research, and strategic execution, ensures that new designers receive unparalleled support at every stage of their business journey. At Dear Progress, the team is dedicated to transforming potential into prominence and positioning clients for long-term success in the competitive global market.