“If 90% of startups fail, what’s the first step you have to take to make sure your startup will work?” You’ve got a product you love, a brand you want to launch, and …
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10 Myths About Starting a New Fashion Brand that You NEED to Know
There are many different myths circling the fashion community that can create confusion for new fashion entrepreneurs. But beyond the smoke and mirrors that the industry often portrays, it is possible to uncover what is …
Offshore or Domestic Manufacturing? – How to Choose Which is Best for You
Design is done, tech packs signed and sealed, but now it’s time to shift your focus to choosing where to manufacture your garment. (P.S. It may not always necessarily be in this order). …
The Top 5 Reasons Why Doing Research Matters & What You Can Get Out It
“If 90% of startups fail, what’s the first step you have to take to make sure your startup will work?” You’ve got a product you love, a brand you want to launch, and …
Networking Like a Boss – 7 Tips for Fashion Introverts
in·tro·vert ˈintrəˌvərt/ noun 1. a shy, reticent person. 2. a talented creative that is totally capable of networking (even if you don’t know it yet!) Sounds like you? At networking events and other …
Embracing Transparency and Authenticity in Your Fashion Business
Embracing Transparency and Authenticity in Your Fashion Business is the Key to Performance While transparency as a concept is often most visible in the realm of social responsibility and compliance, its real benefit is when …
Yearly Tasks To Planning For A Successful Fashion Label
December is a crazy time in the year, as is the rest of the months when you are business of fashion. Despite the pace, it’s imperative as an entrepreneur that you take a couple hours …
2 Lessons You Can Learn From My Mistakes
In my early twenties I launched my first apparel childrenswear company. I designed, manufactured, marketed and handled sales- wore many hats as a start up business. I was featured in number magazines which got me …
5 Basic Components For an Effective Business Plan For Manufacturing Apparel
Every apparel business is built on the premise of five basic departments or functions which must be included within the structure of the company. The organizational and managerial structure of a company provides context for …
My Story- The Business Of Fashion
My Disastrous First Visit to the Garment Factories & How 200 Shawls Saved My Life After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design, as well as earning a certificate In Fashion Marketing I set …