CHAPTER 1: What Is a Modern Fashion Supply Chain?
CHAPTER 2: Discover Manufacturers for Your Modern Fashion Supply Chain
CHAPTER 3: Understanding Modern Fashion Supply Chain Logistics
CHAPTER 4: Inventory Planning within a Modern Fashion Supply Chain (Coming Soon!)
CHAPTER 5: Managing a Modern Fashion Supply Chain (Coming Soon!)
The reasons to minimize markdowns abound - from protecting profits to improving the longevity of your brand. Then there’s the COVID-19 element. Many of you are faced with the challenge of deciding how to offload excess inventory while products remain relevant. While your instinct may be major discounts, try to avoid the sales frenzy; explore these short-term and long-term avenues instead.
In the face of a pandemic, the world has changed in many ways. Life as we once knew it seems to be a distant memory. Businesses have been forced to find a new way to adjust to this foreign environment and fashion is a part of that. The fashion industry and the consumer will likely look completely different than they do today. So what will that mean for the industry?
When starting an apparel brand one of the most important questions you will face is timing. How long do samples take to make? How long will production take? When is the best time of year to launch? Answers to all of these questions are an important factor in both the peace of mind for the creator and the success of the brand. Many different factors can influence the answer of timing questions but this information will help you make the best judgements for your brand.
In the fashion industry, there is perhaps no label as highly coveted as Made in Italy, and for good reason too. Heritage and craftsmanship are two of the core values at the helm of what it means to be Made in Italy. The label will certainly amplify the prestige of your fashion brand, but let’s talk about exactly how much this label is worth.
When it comes to sustainable fashion, MakersValley gives you tips on how you can expand your private label line in an environmentally and economically efficient manner. Find out why we believe more consumers should support ethical fashion! You heard that right, Makers! Going green is the next trend to stay in the fashion world.
Knockoffs vs. Counterfeit Fashion Goods - What You Need To Know In an era where luxury handbags cost $2,000 and designer t-shirts can easily run $500, knockoff brands present themselves as a way to buy those desired items at an affordable price.
CHAPTER 1: What Is a Modern Fashion Supply Chain? CHAPTER 2: Discover Manufacturers for Your Modern Fashion Supply Chain CHAPTER 3: Understanding Modern Fashion Supply Chain Logistics CHAPTER 4: Inventory Planning within a Modern Fashion Supply Chain (Coming Soon!) CHAPTER 5: Managing a Modern Fashion Supply Chain (Coming Soon!)
COVID-19 has taken the world, and more specifically the fashion industry, by storm. Brands and design houses have been forced to shutter doors and postpone shows, major events such as the MetGala and CFDA Awards have been postponed indefinitely, and retail shops around the globe have had to close their storefronts under mandated order.
Overproduction is coined “retail’s dirty little secret.” It not only costs the U.S. an estimated $50 billion per year, it is destroying the planet and can lead to a lot of bad press for your brand. While it’s no secret that fast fashion giants like H&M and Zara are guilty of overproduction, in 2018, Burberry was under fire after it was revealed that $38 million worth of unsold stock for the luxury label was sent to be incinerated.
The reasons to minimize markdowns abound - from protecting profits to improving the longevity of your brand. Then there’s the COVID-19 element. Many of you are faced with the challenge of deciding how to offload excess inventory while products remain relevant. While your instinct may be major discounts, try to avoid the sales frenzy; explore these short-term and long-term avenues instead.
When starting an apparel brand one of the most important questions you will face is timing. How long do samples take to make? How long will production take? When is the best time of year to launch? Answers to all of these questions are an important factor in both the peace of mind for the creator and the success of the brand. Many different factors can influence the answer of timing questions but this information will help you make the best judgements for your brand.
Nearly 40% of worldwide online users have purchased a product or service from an ecommerce store. This makes way for a huge opportunity for startup fashion brands. Ecommerce stores are growing in popularity as people continue to search for the easiest and most efficient way to purchase things. In trying times, like the quarantine many of us are experiencing now, online presence will only become increasingly important. Experts expect online purchases to continue to rise, so here are 5 tips to help launch your online boutique now.
