ABOUT V&S GLOBAL STUDIO
Not an agency. A platform.
V&S Global Studio is a vertically integrated platform that transforms emerging fashion talent into globally relevant brands.
We partner with a select group of designers each year. Our model is built around three connected verticals, majority acquisition for established brands ready to scale, premium retainer for designers seeking embedded operator support, and advisory incubation for emerging talent.
Each vertical shares one infrastructure: editorial authority through Vogue and our publishing partners, distribution access across U.S. and international retail, and the cultural network that turns creative recognition into commercial scale.
We do not operate as a traditional agency, accelerator, or capital provider. We are the bridge between creative vision and institutional capital.
THE PLATFORM
Three verticals. One infrastructure.
VERTICAL A
Majority Acquisition
Majority stakes in established brands with proven product-market fit. We deploy operational infrastructure, scale distribution, and position the brand for strategic exit.
VERTICAL B
Premium Retainer
Embedded operator support on a monthly retainer. Strategic advisory, dedicated account leadership, and direct access to the V&S press, distribution, and capital network.
VERTICAL C
Accelerator
A structured 12-to-16-week program for emerging designers. Editorial placement, runway debut, distribution introductions, and a defined pathway to long-term partnership.
HIGHLIGHTS
Built by people you know
THE FOUNDERS
CONSUELO VANDERBILT COSTIN
Co-founder
Seventh-generation Vanderbilt. Founder of SohoMuse. Cultural entrepreneur with a global network across music, fashion, and family office capital.
MICHAELA SEEWALD
Co-founder
Founder and CEO of V24 Media, publisher of Vogue CS and Vogue Leaders. Connector of emerging designers to global platforms, investors, and strategic partners.
CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS
Vogue CS · Vogue Leaders · V24 Media · SohoMuse · Impact Partners LLC · House of Vanderbilt
An ecosystem of editorial, media, and strategic partners — the network that turns emerging designers into globally relevant brands.
IN THE PRESS
FORBES · BUSINESS INSIDER · CHEDDAR NEWS · VOGUE CS · VOGUE LEADERS
THE RUNWAY
September 15, 2026.
V&S Global Studio Runway · Grand Central Terminal · New York
A curated runway moment for the V&S Global Studio, designers, press, buyers, family offices, and cultural leaders. By invitation.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
Two ways to engage.
FOR DESIGNERS
Apply to the next cohort.
We work with a select group of designers each year. If your brand is ready to transition from recognition to scale, we want to hear from you.
FOR INVESTORS
Partner with the platform.
V&S is currently engaging a select group of family offices and strategic partners. If you are exploring exposure to luxury brand creation and acquisition, we welcome the conversation.
CONTACT
Get in touch
We respond personally to every inquiry. Please share a few details about you and your interest in V&S, and the right member of our team will reach out within five business days.