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Can anyone give me tips or pointers on starting a new clothing line?
I have been inspired by the company Johnny Cupcakes. Its a clothing store out of Boston. A man named Johnny started selling tshirts as a joke for fun out of his trunk and now has 3 stores in the USA and is growing. I want to start my own clothing line but I need some pointers whether it be about what gear I need or what I should design or just tips to get my company running. Please help.
7 months ago - 2 answers
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The fashion industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck. As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further. Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. www ... -- International Association of Clothing Designers & Executives www ... -- Associations Directory for the Apparel & Fashion Industry There's nothing quite like research – the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles: ezinearticles ... – Key to Starting Your Own Clothing Company by Bradley Johnson ezinearticles ... – Your New Clothing Company – Apparel Sourcing by Bradley Johnson ezinearticles ... – Fashion Marketing 101 by Amie Pronowski Also, here are some book titles that may interest you: * The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington, * The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns * Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder * The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary Gehlhar Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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make it and let ppl ware it so other ppl can see it
by Tyler- 7 months ago