I want to start my own clothing line. Any ideas?

Answer 1

You may want to read the following articles on how to start a clothing line:

How to Start a Clothing Line http://www.fashion-incubator.com/mt/archives/how_to_start_a_clothing_line.html
Starting a Clothing Line or Apparel Manufacturing Business http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/clothing.htm
Researching a New Clothing Line http://www.style-source.com/researching-new-clothing-line/resources-clothing-startups.asp

For in-depth information, you may want to read the following books :

The Official Step by Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line
Start Your Own Clothing Store (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up)
The Business of Fashion: Designing Manufacturing, and Marketing
The World of Fashion Merchandising
So You Want to Work in the Fashion Business? A Practical Look at Apparel Product Development and Global Manufacturing
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing
Fashion: From Concept to Consumer

You may also want to check out the resources of the following associations:

Professional Apparel Association http://www.proapparel.com
American Apparel Producer’s Network http://www.usawear.org/
Worldwide Responsible Apparel Manufacture http://www.wrapapparel.org/
American Apparel and Footwear Association http://www.americanapparel.org/
National Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers http://www.nafad.com/
Fashion Group International http://www.fgi.org
Apparel News http://www.apparelnews.net/

I recommend that you read Kathleen Fasanella's blog at http://fashion-incubator.com . She is the author of the book "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing" and her blog is full of answers to questions on how to start a clothing line

As for manufacturing sources, I suggest you check out the manufacturers listed in the National Association of Manufacturers http://www.nam.org/s_nam/index.asp

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You need to get a business license, has to be in you're moms name because you're not old enough. You also need to think of a company name and register is with the state. It's going to be a lot harder than you think. You have to keep in mind that most business's don't make a profit for at least the first 2 years. You also need to think of supplies you will need to buy. Such as paper, Receipt tablets, pens, etc. What is you're return policy going to be?

Answer 4

Yes, believe in yourself. Have faith and hope in what you do. Just look for openings and interns for clothing lines or ask professional help from them, im sure they'll be glad to give you a hint or two.Good luck!You need to also know how to scetch your ideas and learn how to sew a line. make sure there are no strips or holes in your stitch. Do it carefully and study alot!

Answer 5

offer modest styles too. you can have the stylish, sexy stuff, but also offer modest, but not frumpy stuff. Then you'll get a lot more people. If you're doing shoes, style like Skechers, but like half the price would be good. Even if you do clothes, don't make them super spendy, but don't make them out of material that won't hold up well.

Answer 6

first you need to have a creative point of view when it comes to fashion. second learn to sketch out your line, then learn to sew.you need to be able to sew perfectly. apply for a design school. preferably one in New York, if you can make it throught that then youve got the talent and the heart to make it in the fashion

Answer 7

Go to designing school (or whatever its called), then make sure you can sew, be creative, meet up with all the right people, and I'll be sure to buy some of them!

Answer 8

Bring back kneesocks and pigtail outfits for women!
Plenty of pigs like myself will be more than happy to spend money to dress our gals like that!

Answer 9

yup
good luck

Answer 10

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