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.
Skill Level: all
This class is open to everyone. It's also a required unit as part of the Diploma of Fashion Design.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
You’ll learn about business strategy, production and logistics - you’ll need this to make your designs marketable and profitable.
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DeMarket assessment and the fashion cycle
Sizing & grading
Principles of design
Figure type and design analysis
Developing a range and continuity across seasons
Marketing strategies including wholesale, retail and online marketing
Outsourcing design and production overseas
Introduction to specification drawing for Technical Packs
Technical packs and garment costing
Accounting and legal requirements
Cash flow and business funding requirements
References and resources scription text goes here
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)
27 April & 4 May 2025
23 & 30 November 2025
START YOUR OWN label COURSE DETAILS
Market assessment and the fashion cycle
Sizing & grading
Principles of design
Figure type and design analysis
Developing a range and continuity across seasons
Marketing strategies including wholesale, retail and online marketing
Outsourcing design and production overseas
Introduction to specification drawing for Technical Packs
Technical packs and garment costing
Accounting and legal requirements
Cash flow and business funding requirements
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.