start your own fashion label

For many designers, the end goal is to establish your very own fashion label. You’ll need more than great design skills and good-looking Insta account. What makes a start-up successful is a sound business plan and a solid understanding of the fashion industry. Sound boring …? Absolutely not. Learn the fashion industry’s best-kept secrets and give your label the best chance of success.

 
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Skill Level: all

This class is open to everyone. It's also a required unit as part of the Diploma of Fashion Design.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

You’ll learn about business strategy, production and logistics - you’ll need this to make your designs marketable and profitable.

MORE THAN DESIGN

The most successful labels - big and small - have these things in common. A sound strategy and a detailed business plan.

Classes & Cost

12 hours | 2 days | $375
9.30 am-4.00 pm (inc 30 mins lunch)

19 & 26 May, 2024
15 & 22 September, 2024

 

START YOUR OWN label COURSE DETAILS

 

  1. Market assessment and the fashion cycle

  2. Sizing & grading

  3. Principles of design

  4. Figure type and design analysis

  5. Developing a range and continuity across seasons

  6. Marketing strategies including wholesale, retail and online marketing

  7. Outsourcing design and production overseas

  8. Introduction to specification drawing for Technical Packs

  9. Technical packs and garment costing

  10. Accounting and legal requirements

  11. Cash flow and business funding requirements

  12. References and resources

 
 

More Information

Please feel free to email or call us on 02 9449 1450 and we'd be happy to provide more information or tailor a program for you.