Thomé Studio technical flat sketch of a sleeveless knit top with a crossover ribbed hem.

THOMÉ STUDIO IS A BROOKLYN-BASED KNITWEAR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIO THAT STARTED IN PARIS IN   2020.

Close-up of multiple spools of thread or yarn in various shades, arranged vertically, with some spools partially overlapping each other.

DESIGN STUDIO

I work with a handful of small to mid-size brands at a time, so knitwear stops being the stressful part. From creative direction through pre-production, I hold the full process - hands-on, personal, and focused - which means fewer clients, more collaboration, and better results.

I work with emerging brands building knitwear for the first time, small to mid-size teams growing an existing knit category, and founders and designers looking for a thoughtful partner in the process.

From first sketch to final sample, I'm with you the whole way.

We believe in slow, intentional design
Amanda Thomé sourcing yarn at a trade show, black and white.

I grew up in a Brazilian immigrant household in South Florida, where making things - and caring about how they're made - was just part of life. That never left me, and it's why I care as much about the people I work with as the pieces we make.

I trained in New York, Paris, and the UK, with a BFA from FIT and a Master's from Nottingham Trent, and I've spent years developing knitwear for brands like Mirth, Gunther, Urban Outfitters, and Fang NYC - for retail, runway, and everything in between. I speak English, Portuguese, and French, which tends to make working across factories and countries a lot smoother.

But what clients tell me isn't about the résumé. It's that working with me feels calm. I hold every detail so they don't have to - from first sketch to factory-ready - so they can trust it's handled and focus on their brand. That's the part I'm proudest of.

I'M AMANDA - A KNITWEAR DESIGNER WHO KEEPS EVERY DETAIL HANDLED.

Working with Amanda, a weight has been lifted. I know she has all of the bases covered, and I can trust she has everything under control - she's thinking of every detail so I don't have to.
Thomé Studio Knitwear - back view of a cream lace-up knit top and knit trousers.
Thomé Studio Knitwear - metallic knit corset top with fringe over teal marled knit trousers.

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Thomé Studio Knitwear - person crouching in a purple and teal marled knit sweater.

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Thomé Studio Knitwear - black turtleneck with a fringed knit mini skirt.

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Thomé Studio knit dress pinned during a fitting, black and white.
Thomé Studio technical flat sketch of a sleeveless knit top with a mock neck and keyhole cutout.
We can jump in at any stage or guide you from start to finish

WHAT I HANDLE

[ 1 ] Creative Direction - shaping the vision for your collection

[ 2 ] Technical Design & Development - turning your ideas into specs the factory can actually make

[ 3 ] Knit & Fabric Development - finding the right stitches, yarns, and structures

[ 4 ] Fit & Sampling - running fittings so the final sample comes out right

[ 5 ] Sourcing & Factory Connecting - matching you with the right makers

[ 6 ] Sustainable Development - thoughtful, low-waste, and considered at every step

THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS & COMMUNITY

  • Katie Ellis, Ellis Littles

    “Amanda has been so wonderful to work with and has exceeded our expectations with her quality of work, creative aptitude, expertise, and commitment to the project. She is an active collaborator and a joy to work with. We are incredibly happy with her work and look forward to continuing to work with her! I'd recommend her for anyone looking for a fashion designer or technical designer.”

  • Peet, Peet Dullaert

    "Given her sublime dedication and creative vision, Amanda was entrusted with several main design projects. Amanda showed to possess exquisite planning and management skills."

  • Katie McClure, Mirth

    “Working with Amanda is simply easy-- her organization and communication makes our work smooth and easy. Since working with Amanda, a weight has been lifted. I know she has all of the bases covered and I can trust she has everything under control. I know she's thinking of every detail so I don't have to. I also appreciate Amanda's expertise, flexibility and gentle way of presenting opinions and options.”

  • Hasan, Inspired Comforts

    "It was great working with Amanda, she was very thoughtful and flexible in her approach.”

  • Stephanie, Cohort 10

    “Highly recommend this workshop! Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable and patient. Their information goes deeper than a typical workshop does and I got to learn a little about how the knitwear industry works. I also loved that they shared their patterns!”


    Shared after a Knitwear 101 workshop I co-taught at Custom Collaborative, a nonprofit helping women build careers in fashion.

WAYS TO WORK

TOGETHER

Wherever you are with knitwear - just an idea, one project, or a whole category to run - there's a way to hand it off and stop carrying it yourself.

Below are the three ways to work with me. Not sure which fits? Tell me where you're at and I'll help you choose.

Thomé Studio black open-knit sleeveless top pinned on a dress form, black and white.
Thomé Studio knitwear - back view of a green marled knit one-shoulder top and trousers.
Knitting machine by a window with a cone of yarn and tools, black and white.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT         SESSION

A focused working session to get you clear before you spend time, budget, or energy on development - so you move forward knowing it's the right call, not guessing.

    • You’re considering adding or expanding knitwear

    • You have ideas but not a clear plan yet

    • You want expert direction before investing in samples

    • A clear development direction

    • A written strategic summary

    • Priorities and next steps you can act on

Clarity before you build.
Thomé Studio knit development swatch of layered sheer and striped fabric on a cream ribbed knit background.

FULL             PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT

A structured, start-to-finish process that takes a defined set of styles from idea to factory-ready - handled end to end, so you get a clean, professional build without managing it yourself.

End-to-end development for a defined group of styles.' in a handwritten style.

    • You have a specific project to develop

    • You want a clean, professional delivery

    • You’re not looking for ongoing support, just a complete build

    • Full creative + technical development

    • Sampling and fit guidance

    • Production-ready handoff files

Thomé Studio knit tube top and matching marled knit trousers, worn against a stone wall.
Thomé Studio back detail of a knit corset top with lace-up closure, black and white.

ONGOING       DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

A long-term partnership where I run knitwear as your brand's department - strategy, development, and execution, season after season - so it's simply always handled.

    • Knitwear is a core or growing category for your brand

    • You want continuity across seasons

    • You want a long-term partner, not one-off projects

    • Ongoing strategic + technical support

    • Faster, smoother development cycles

    • A coherent knitwear category over time

Your embedded knitwear partner, season after season."

Every project is a little different.

Let’s talk about what you need and what makes sense for your timeline and budget.

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