Landing Page

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Your Step-By-Step Guide for
How to Start a Clothing Line

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dear
designers

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There has never been a better time to launch a fashion business

Does it surprise you to hear that?

Listen, I get it. Starting, running, and growing a fashion business is not easy. You’re taking the challenges associated with entrepreneurship and then adding more challenges that only those of us in the fashion industry have experienced- finding the right factories who will do low minimums, speaking the fashion industry lingo, sourcing the right fabrics for under 100 yards, figuring out how to get the word out about your products in a very saturated market, lacking access to capital, and the list goes on.

But here’s the thing.
There is no secret to fashion business success.
And that’s because there is no one way to do it.

Download this page and refer back as you’re working on launching your fashion business.

[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”DOWNLOAD NOW” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#00a79b” outline_custom_hover_background=”#00a79b” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%23|||” el_class=”b2btncss”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/12″ el_class=”myrv”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1519126765002{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-image: url(https://startupfashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img4.jpg?id=31977) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/6″ el_class=”myrv”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”bs3css”]With the right mindset, tools, support, and guidance you have
everything you need to not just launch a fashion business but grow it
into anything and everything you want it to be.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”31979″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ el_class=”myrv”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1519126717269{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3/12″ el_class=”myrv”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”6/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”b4css” css=”.vc_custom_1519126915061{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]Whether that’s an international powerhouse or a smaller scale operation, you simply have to get intentional about what you want to do, commit to dedicating your focus and energy to growth, be open to learning what you don’t know, and be willing to implement what you’ve learned!

Will you do that?

Awesome! Then here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to break down each of the areas of business that you need to focus on in order to take a giant step forward.

I will list out what you need to focus on, tools you should consider getting to make life easier, programs available to you to learn what you don’t yet know, where you can get help from experts, and any other bit of information I can think of to give you direction.

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Make your first decision

Time estimate: Minimum 1 hour

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Before you do anything else, you have to ask yourself a question.

The answer to this question is the foundation for everything that you’re going to do in your business. It’s going to dictate the kind of business you build, the type of customer you serve, the brand you create, the team you assemble, the collaborations and projects you accept, and so much more.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st1b2css”]

OK, ready? Answer this question:
What kind of life do I want to live?

Anticlimactic? It shouldn’t be. This question seems subtle but I promise you it isn’t. Your response to this question is the most important piece of the successful fashion business puzzle. And therefore deserves time, thought, and attention. Don’t just jot down a few things and call it a day. No, get detailed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”31378″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st1b3css”]

Resource to help you accom-plish Step 1:

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Go through this worksheet and think
about the questions. Write and write
and write until you feel like you creat-
ed the most ideal situation.

Am I saying that your life will look exactly like this and be perfect? Of course not. What I’m saying is that you will never build a truly successful business if you’re living a life that doesn’t make you happy.

Start with the life you want and then build your business around that. Not the other way around.

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create your mindset

Time estimate: 2 – 4 Hours to Start (and an ongoing practice!)

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st2bcss”]I’m going to admit to you that I used to think mindset was some goofy- frou-frou hooey tossed about by life coaches.

I’m embarrassed by that because nothing has had more impact on my ability to grow my business than changing my mindset to believe in myself.

Two areas where I shifted my mindset and saw the most impact in my business are patience and confidence. Having the patience to understand that things can and will take time and having the confidence to believe that I’m completely capable and deserving of all that I want to accomplish has made it possible to set goals, do the work, and find success.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_single_image image=”32071″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”8/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st2hed”]

Resources to help you accomplish Step 2:

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create your Fashion business plan Workbook

Time estimate: 1 Hour

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st3bcss”]There are two kinds of business plans- one is really involved, asks for financial projections, in-depth research, and a decent amount of time. This is used if you have decided that you want investors. To be honest, getting investors for a fashion business that has no tech involved, is not an easy thing to do.

That’s why I’m a fan of the second kind of fashion business plan. The kind where you get your idea out of your head and onto paper. This doesn’t involve fancy projections and 15 year goals.

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Resource to help you accomplish Step 3:

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Find Your people and support system

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”spb4bg” width=”4/12″][vc_single_image image=”32087″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st4b1css”]There is nothing more powerful than connecting with a community that gets what you’re going through, because they’re going through it too.

Asking questions, getting feedback, having cheerleaders, and having the support system in place to help you deal with the ups and downs, good and bad, is one of the best things you can do for yourself if you’re in this business ownership game for the long haul.

Learn more and get on the list
to be the first to find out when
membership opens again.

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Set up Your Business Legally

Time estimate: 1 Hour

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I think a lot of designers are guilty of deciding to be in business and then stopping there. The act of legally registering your fashion business is a good idea early on in the process for a few reasons.

First, it gives you confidence and makes you feel more legit. And that’s important. Remember in step 2 when I discussed mindset?

Second, it’s a good idea because once you are a business entity with an EIN, you’re better able to order wholesale from suppliers, attend professional business events like trade shows.

Resources to help you accomplish Step 5:

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Understand Fashion Production

Time estimate: 5 – 10 Hours

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I’m not saying that you need to order thousands or even hundreds of yards of fabrics or that you have to produce 500 units.

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Resources to help you accomplish Step 6:

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Figure Out The Money Part

Time estimate: 2 – 3 Hours

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st7bcss”]While I do believe that there is no need for hundreds of thousands of dollars to launch a fashion business, you do need some money. There’s no way around that. You’re launching a physical product that requires money to make.

The good news is that you can get creative about how much you need and where you’re going to get it.

You have a few options:
1. Borrow from friends and family
2. Use your own savings
3. Raise the money with pre-orders and/or crowdfunding
4. Take out a small business loan

What needs to happen with the money, is to understand how much you’re going to need to do what you want to do.

Refer to your fashion business plan from step2.

Will you be starting with a full collection? A signature piece? A small 3 piece collection? What are you hoping to launch with?

Refer to your fashion production research from step 5.

What will you need to spend on fabric and manufacturing?

Keep in mind that you’ll also need to put some money into a website, logo, and other visual branding elements. So be sure to pad your numbers to take this into account.

Now decide how you’re going to get this money. Are you going to create a plan and a calendar with goals and targets for saving what you need? Or are you going to crowdfund what you need with pre-orders?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”spb7bg” width=”4/12″][vc_single_image image=”32100″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1519128446638{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]

Resources to help you accomplish Step 7:

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Create your sales plan

Time estimate: 1-2 Hours to Create Plan

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_single_image image=”32104″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text el_class=”st7bcss”]A sales plan may sound more complicated than it is. When it comes to sales and distribution, a common mistake is to feel the need to sit and create an overly detailed and overwhelming plan.

Instead, a better use of your time is to take all the craziness in your head – all the “Should I…? How Do I…? What About…?” questions you have and put them on paper. The brand that is laser focused on a basic plan for what they will do to sell, is the brand that will succeed in their business.

Sales channels and distribution channels are different. You can decide on one sales channel with 3 different distribution channels. Or something else entirely.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text]Here’s a quick breakdown…

Your possible sales channels to consider are:

Wholesale
Direct to Consumer (D2C)
Third Party

Your possible distribution channels to consider are:

Under Wholesale

Showrooms
Sales Rep/Road Rep
Selling yourself
Trunk shows (the boutiques usually take a 50% cut)
You can also decide between boutiques and department stores

Under D2C

Your website
Pop up shops
In-home shows
Markets and fairs
Catalogs

Under Third Party

Drop ship on another website

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st7bcss”]Clearly there are a lot of options and it can certainly feel overwhelming to figure out which ones are right for you. There is no “right answer” to this question, work through the process to come up with what feels right to you.

Look at your margins, assess your brand values, and come up with how you’d like to start.

And remember, you can and will adjust your sales and distribution channels as your brand grows and evolves. So spending too much time creating a plan that is overly-detailed and way-too thoroughly researched will just work against you in the long run.
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Resources to help you accomplish Step 8:

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Create your fashion brand

Time estimate: 5 – 10 Hours (and ongoing updates!)

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”6/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st9css”]The big thing to remember about a brand is that it’s a feeling, an association, a point-of-view, and a personality.

A logo, color scheme, and fonts are important, but you can’t start there. These are the things you create after you have figured out the personality of your brand, because how do you know what your visual branding is when you don’t know what you’re trying to communicate about your brand? You can’t do it. At least, not effectively.

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Brand Personality

What characteristics make up the personality of your brand? Just like with people, we need to think of brands as having a tone, a voice, a vibe, and a point-of view. And we need to be consistent. It’s this personality that will help you connect with your customers. They will recognize themselves in the brand and feel attracted to the personality. And those who don’t feel attracted to your brand’s personality are not your customers. See how that works! A strong brand personality is how you zero in your market and weed out those who are not part of it.

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Brand Visuals:

Once you have determined the personality of your brand, then you’re ready to jump into the fun stuff! Colors and fonts and photo shoots, and model selection, and website design, and promotional graphics…these are all the things you get to spend time on once you know the personality that you’re trying to communicate. But if you do these too soon, then you’re often left feeling like you missed something, like these things are not really communicating what you’re trying to say. And most likely you’ve wasted time and money.

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Resources to help you accomplish Step 9:

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99 Designs

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Plan your website

Time estimate: 20+ Hours (depending on which route you take)

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”6/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st1css”]When it comes to your fashion business website, you can go a few different routes:

(1) do it yourself, (2) hire someone to do it for you, (3) a mix of the two.

Usually the decision on this is based on budget. Here are some things to consider when planning the creation of your website:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st9b1css”]

Do you have the technical savvy to build it?

This doesn’t mean you have to know how to build something from scratch but you do need to have enough technical sense to navigate the backend of Squarespace or Shopify or WordPress. If this is super intimidating to you, you may want to consider hiring someone for the technical stuff.

Do you have some graphic design skills?

Listen, your website needs to look good. There’s no way around that. There are far too many brands out there for customers to buy from, for you to get by on an ugly site. If you’re not confident in your ability to create a nice website (logo, fonts, colors, graphics, etc), then you need to hire someone.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”spb10bg” width=”5/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”st9rcss”]

Resources to help you accomplish Step 10:

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Plan Your Pre-Launch Marketing + Launch Your Business

Time estimate: 20+ Hours for set up (with ongoing hours
as you market prior to your launch)

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Too many brands I see “launch” by simply making their website live. The problem with this is the complete lack of build up and community creation that is needed in order to make a launch successful.

Your goal is to start building buzz months (ideally 6 months) prior to launching. That means you want to be collecting email addresses, sending emails to your list, and posting on social media as soon as you’ve decided to launch a product.

Build a community, get them excited about what you’re doing, show them that you get them and are making a product that is perfect for their needs. Talk to them, build trust, and make a connection.

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So that means:

Sign up for an email marketing platform
Set up a landing page on your website
Create an email marketing plan
Set up your social media handles and create a content plan
Possibly run some pre-launch Facebook ads to get people on your list

Once you have your product ready, your brand personality created, your website underway, and your pre-marketing happening, you’ll be feeling ready to launch. See how it’s less about the actual launch and way more about the pre-launch marketing?

Once you launch, there will be ongoing marketing efforts (see more in step 10) but unless you do the pre-launch work, you won’t make the sales during your launch that you need to fund the on-going marketing.

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Resources to help you accomplish Step 11:

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Create Your Marketing + PR Plan

2-3 hours to create plan (with 10+hours per week as you market)

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Now that you’ve launched your fashion business, you’re done. Sit back and collect that cash. It’s all uphill from here. Ha! Just kidding. Welcome to the world of marketing and public relations.

You built the buzz pre-launch, now it’s your job to keep it up, and in fact, grow it.

Here’s the thing about marketing, you have to be willing to try things even if they kind of scare you. When you’re working with a limited budget, like so many new designers are, putting aside the fear of “looking stupid” is going to make a huge difference for you.

Create a basic plan that includes what kinds of marketing you plan to do and what budget you need to do them. Will you…

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• Continue with email marketing (you better!)
• Run Facebook and Instagram ads
• Use Pinterest
• Use Instagram
• Go after press
• Participate in events
• Get help with SEO
• Publish a blog
• Host giveaways and contests
• Try Quiz Marketing
• Enroll in courses to learn what you don’t know

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Resources to help you accomplish Step 12

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Get Your Business Operations Figured Out

Time estimate: 3-5 hours

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But you will get to the point of being ready for help — whether that’s hiring a person or paying for tools that streamline your operations.

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- Social media posting
- Customer service
- Administrative help (email management, blog editing and publishing, research assistance, event planning…)
- Design/studio help
- Project management
- Legal help/ contracts
- Accounting help

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There you have it. Your step-by-step guide for how to start a clothing line.
Or any fashion product line, for that matter.

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Hey designers, just so you know, StartUp FASHION is an affiliate of many of the resources on this page. But I would never recommend a product or service that I didn’t think could be helpful to you on your journey to launching your line. So, while I may not have worked directly with all the products and services listed, I have reviewed their offering and believe that they are good options for you to consider.

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Download this page and refer back as you’re working on
launching your fashion business.

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Your Step-By-Step Guide for How to Start a Clothing Line

There has never been a better time to launch a fashion business

Download this page and refer back as you’re working on launching your fashion business.

Before you do anything else, you have to ask yourself a question.

OK, ready? Answer this question: What kind of life do I want to live?

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Go through this worksheet and think about the questions. Write and write and write until you feel like you creat- ed the most ideal situation.

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Brand Personality

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Do you have the technical savvy to build it?

Do you have some graphic design skills?

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Your Step-By-Step Guide for
How to Start a Clothing Line

OK, ready? Answer this question:
What kind of life do I want to live?

Go through this worksheet and think
about the questions. Write and write
and write until you feel like you creat-
ed the most ideal situation.

Learn more and get on the list
to be the first to find out when
membership opens again.