Before You Start a Fashion Business, Questions to Ask Yourself, how to launch a successful clothing line
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How to Start a Fashion Company – Live Event in Chicago
The first ever “Launch a Line” Breakthrough Bootcamp was held in Chicago a few weeks ago and it was a BLAST (check here for new dates). I thought I’d post a few pics from the event. Being in the room with a group of startup fashion designers is an amazing experience – I’m still on […]
Podcast #2: How to Find More Customers For Your Fashion Brand
This episode of the new FBA podcast is all about finding customers. Click here to listen and learn >>> Here’s what I cover in this episode: Why typical customer-getting advice is a waste of time How “great feedback” is not about Facebook LIKES and compliments Why looking at your competition can hurt you Why […]
Be More Productive
Hey there! I’m doing a LIVE Webinar about how to be more productive. It’s happening Friday, Dec. 13th, at 1 pm EST and it’s FREE. Click here to register now! I hear SO MANY designers complain about not being able to fit everything in – and not knowing how to prioritize their time. I hear […]
Where to find trend information for childrenswear
Q: “I’m doing a little research for my children’s clothing line and want to put together a short trend report to show my investors that embellishments in kids clothing are “in” this year. I can find all kinds of information on the web that embellishments are in style, but it all seems random – about.com, small boutiques […]
9 Tips About Getting Your Line Produced With a Sewing Contractor (Fashion Product)
A designer asked me for a few quick tips for his first experience working with a sewing contractor. While there’s a ton more to say (and I cover it in the New Designer Program) I think this is pretty good start and worth sharing with everyone! 1) Give your sewing contractor a purchase order when […]
Chicago Wholesale Fabrics Opens Its Doors to Designers
Something great is happening in Chicago for Apparel and Accessories Designers. For the first time in YEARS, a new wholesale fabric showroom, called Chicago Wholesale Fabrics, has opened in the the Windy City. The new space is the brain child of Diana Muzzy (known as the NICEST rep in the city) and Jay Arbetman (aka […]
