Clothing & Fashion Brand Business Plans

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Boutique Business Plans

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Clothing & Fashion Design Business Plans

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  • Surf Clothing and Sportswear Business Plan
  • Personal Shopper Business Plan

Clothing Ecommerce Business Plans

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Clothing Retail Business Plans

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  • Kid's Clothing Store Business Plan
  • Lingerie Retail Clothing Store Business Plan
  • Specialty Clothing Retail Business Plan
  • Sports Clothing Retail Shop Business Plan

Shoes Business Plans

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  • Skateboard Gear Retail Business Plan
  • Women's Boutique Shoe Store Business Plan
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Fashion Business Plan Template

Written by Dave Lavinsky

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Over the past 20+ years, we have helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs and business owners create business plans to start and grow their fashion businesses. On this page, we will first give you some background information with regards to the importance of business planning. We will then go through a fashion business plan template step-by-step so you can create your plan today.

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What Is a Business Plan?

A business plan provides a snapshot of your fashion business as it stands today, and lays out your growth plan for the next five years. It explains your business goals and your strategy for reaching them. It also includes market research to support your plans.

Why You Need a Business Plan

If you’re looking to start a fashion business or grow your existing fashion business you need a business plan. A business plan will help you raise funding, if needed, and plan out the growth of your fashion business in order to improve your chances of success. Your fashion business plan is a living document that should be updated annually as your company grows and changes.

Source of Funding for Fashion Businesses

With regards to funding, the main sources of funding for a fashion business are personal savings, credit cards, bank loans and angel investors. With regards to bank loans, banks will want to review your business plan and gain confidence that you will be able to repay your loan and interest. To acquire this confidence, the loan officer will not only want to confirm that your financials are reasonable. But they will want to see a professional plan. Such a plan will give them the confidence that you can successfully and professionally operate a business.

The second most common form of funding for a fashion business is angel investors. Angel investors are wealthy individuals who will write you a check. They will either take equity in return for their funding, or, like a bank, they will give you a loan. Venture capitalists will not fund a fashion business.

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How to write a business plan for a fashion business.

Your business plan should include 10 sections as follows:

Executive Summary

Your executive summary provides an introduction to your business plan, but it is normally the last section you write because it provides a summary of each key section of your plan.

The goal of your Executive Summary is to quickly engage the reader. Explain to them the type of fashion business you are operating and the status; for example, are you a startup, do you have a fashion business that you would like to grow, or are you operating a chain of fashion businesses.

Next, provide an overview of each of the subsequent sections of your plan. For example, give a brief overview of the fashion business industry. Discuss the type of fashion business you are operating. Detail your direct competitors. Give an overview of your target customers. Provide a snapshot of your marketing plan. Identify the key members of your team. And offer an overview of your financial plan.

Company Analysis

In your company analysis, you will detail the type of fashion business you are operating.

For example, you might operate one of the following types:

  • Fast Fashion : this type of fashion business identifies current fashion trends and brings them to market quickly.
  • Haute Couture : this type of fashion business offers high end fashion.
  • Bespoke Tailoring : clothing designed for the customer as the result of a consultation.

In addition to explaining the type of fashion business you operate, the Company Analysis section of your business plan needs to provide background on the business.

Include answers to question such as:

  • When and why did you start the business?
  • What milestones have you achieved to date? Milestones could include sales goals you’ve reached, new store openings, etc.
  • Your legal structure. Are you incorporated as an S-Corp? An LLC? A sole proprietorship? Explain your legal structure here.

Industry Analysis

In your industry analysis, you need to provide an overview of the fashion business. While this may seem unnecessary, it serves multiple purposes.

First, researching the fashion business industry educates you. It helps you understand the market in which you are operating. 

Secondly, market research can improve your strategy particularly if your research identifies market trends. For example, if there was a trend towards street fashion, it would be helpful to ensure your plan calls for a line of urban clothing.

The third reason for market research is to prove to readers that you are an expert in your industry. By conducting the research and presenting it in your plan, you achieve just that.

The following questions should be answered in the industry analysis section of your fashion business plan:

  • How big is the fashion business (in dollars)?
  • Is the market declining or increasing?
  • Who are the key competitors in the market?
  • Who are the key suppliers in the market?
  • What trends are affecting the industry?
  • What is the industry’s growth forecast over the next 5 – 10 years?
  • What is the relevant market size? That is, how big is the potential market for your fashion business. You can extrapolate such a figure by assessing the size of the market in the entire country and then applying that figure to your local population.

Customer Analysis

The customer analysis section of your fashion business plan must detail the customers you serve and/or expect to serve.

The following are examples of customer segments: college students, sports enthusiasts, soccer moms, techies, teens, baby boomers, etc.

As you can imagine, the customer segment(s) you choose will have a great impact on the type of fashion business you operate. Clearly baby boomers want different fashion items than teens.

Try to break out your target customers in terms of their demographic and psychographic profiles. With regards to demographics, include a discussion of the ages, genders, locations and income levels of the customers you seek to serve.

Psychographic profiles explain the wants and needs of your target customers. The more you can understand and define these needs, the better you will do in attracting and retaining your customers.

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Competitive Analysis

Your competitive analysis should identify the indirect and direct competitors your business faces and then focus on the latter.

Direct competitors are other fashion businesses. Indirect competitors are other options that customers have to purchase from that aren’t direct competitors. This includes non-fashion oriented apparel and used apparel among others.

With regards to direct competition, you want to detail the other fashion businesses with which you compete.

For each such competitor, provide an overview of their businesses and document their strengths and weaknesses. Unless you once worked at your competitors’ businesses, it will be impossible to know everything about them. But you should be able to find out key things about them such as:

  • What types of customers do they serve?
  • What products do they offer?
  • What is their pricing (premium, low, etc.)?
  • What are they good at?
  • What are their weaknesses?

With regards to the last two questions, think about your answers from the customers’ perspective.

The final part of your competitive analysis section is to document your areas of competitive advantage. For example:

  • Will you provide superior products?
  • Will you provide products that your competitors don’t offer?
  • Will you make it easier or faster for customers to acquire your products?
  • Will you provide better customer service?
  • Will you offer better pricing?

Think about ways you will outperform your competition and document them in this section of your plan.

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Marketing plan.

Traditionally, a marketing plan includes the four P’s: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. For a fashion business plan, your marketing plan should include the following:

Product : in the product section, you should reiterate the type of fashion business that you documented in your Company Analysis. Then, detail the specific products you will be offering. For example, in addition to clothing, will you offer items such as accessories, shoes, bags, etc.?

Price : Document the prices you will offer and how they compare to your competitors. Essentially in the product and price sub-sections of your marketing plan, you are presenting the items you offer and their prices.

Place : Place refers to the location of your fashion business and your distribution method. Document whether you will sell your fashion items yourself through a storefront and/or website. Likewise, document if you will sell your products via distributors and who you expect they will be. 

Promotions : the final part of your fashion business marketing plan is the promotions section. Here you will document how you will drive customers to your location(s). The following are some promotional methods you might consider:

  • Making your fashion business’s storefront (if applicable) extra appealing to attract passing customers
  • Advertising in local papers and magazines
  • Reaching out to local bloggers and websites 
  • Social media advertising

Operations Plan

While the earlier sections of your business plan explained your goals, your operations plan describes how you will meet them. Your operations plan should have two distinct sections as follows.

Everyday short-term processes include all of the tasks involved in running your fashion business such as serving customers, procuring inventory, keeping the store clean, etc.

Long-term goals are the milestones you hope to achieve. These could include the dates when you expect to serve your 10,000th customer, or when you hope to reach $X in sales. It could also be when you expect to hire your Xth employee or launch a new location.

Management Team

To demonstrate your fashion business’s ability to succeed as a business, a strong management team is essential. Highlight your key players’ backgrounds, emphasizing those skills and experiences that prove their ability to grow a company. 

Ideally, you and/or your team members have direct experience in the fashion business. If so, highlight this experience and expertise. But also highlight any experience that you think will help your business succeed.

If your team is lacking, consider assembling an advisory board. An advisory board would include 2 to 8 individuals who would act as mentors to your business. They would help answer questions and provide strategic guidance. If needed, look for advisory board members with experience in fashion businesses and/or successfully running retail and small businesses.

Financial Plan

Your financial plan should include your 5-year financial statement broken out both monthly or quarterly for the first year and then annually. Your financial statements include your income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.

Fashion Financial Projections

Income Statement : an income statement is more commonly called a Profit and Loss statement or P&L. It shows your revenues and then subtracts your costs to show whether you turned a profit or not.

In developing your income statement, you need to devise assumptions. For example, will you serve 100 customers per day or 200? And will sales grow by 2% or 10% per year? As you can imagine, your choice of assumptions will greatly impact the financial forecasts for your business. As much as possible, conduct research to try to root your assumptions in reality.

Example 5 Year Annual Income Statement

Balance Sheets : While balance sheets include much information, to simplify them to the key items you need to know about, balance sheets show your assets and liabilities. For instance, if you spend $100,000 on building out your fashion business, that will not give you immediate profits. Rather it is an asset that will hopefully help you generate profits for years to come. Likewise, if a bank writes you a check for $100.000, you don’t need to pay it back immediately. Rather, that is a liability you will pay back over time.

Example 5 Year Annual Balance Sheet

Cash Flow Statement : Your cash flow statement will help determine how much money you need to start or grow your business, and make sure you never run out of money. What most entrepreneurs and business owners don’t realize is that you can turn a profit but run out of money and go bankrupt. For example, let’s say a distributor approached you with a $100,000 order, that would cost you $50,000 to fulfill. Well, in most cases, you would have to pay that $50,000 now for supplies, equipment rentals, employee salaries, etc. But let’s say the company didn’t pay you for 180 days. During that 180 day period, you could run out of money.

In developing your Income Statement and Balance Sheets be sure to include several of the key costs needed in starting or growing a fashion business:

  • Location build-out including design fees, construction, etc.
  • Cost of equipment like furniture, sewing machines, etc.
  • Cost of maintaining an adequate supplies and inventory
  • Payroll or salaries paid to staff
  • Business insurance
  • Taxes and permits
  • Legal expenses

Example 5 Year Annual Cash Flow Statement

Attach your full financial projections in the appendix of your plan along with any supporting documents that make your plan more compelling. For example, you might include your store design blueprint or location lease.

Fashion Business Plan Summary

Putting together a business plan for your fashion business is a worthwhile endeavor. If you follow the template above, by the time you are done, you will truly be an expert. You will really understand the fashion business, your competition and your customers. You will have developed a marketing plan and will really understand what it takes to launch and grow a successful fashion business.

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Written by Dave Lavinsky

Fashion Business Plan

You’ve come to the right place to create your Fashion business plan.

We have helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs and business owners create business plans and many have used them to start or grow their fashion companies.

Fashion Business Plan Example

Below is a template to help you create each section of your Fashion Brand business plan.

Executive Summary

Business overview.

Chic & Timeless is a startup fashion company based in Los Angeles, California. The company is founded by Elizabeth Miller, an experienced fashion designer who has gained a reputation for creating elegant, timeless pieces for celebrity clients. For the past ten years, Elizabeth has worked as a designer for a local boutique, learning the ropes in regards to client communication and business management. Now that Elizabeth has gained experience and a presence in the industry, she is ready to start her own company, Chic & Timeless. Elizabeth is confident that her fashion design experience combined with her organization and communication skills, will enable her to run a profitable fashion company of her own. Elizabeth is recruiting a team of highly qualified professionals to help manage the day-to-day complexities of running a fashion boutique business – sales and marketing, budgeting and financial reporting, customer service, production, distribution, and quality control.

Chic & Timeless will provide clients with high-end, timeless fashion pieces that can be worn for years to come. Chic & Timeless will operate a brick-and-mortar boutique in Los Angeles for clients who prefer to shop in-store to receive tailored, personalized service. The Company will also run an online shop where customers from around the world can purchase pieces to be shipped to their homes.

Product Offering

The following are the types of products that Chic & Timeless will sell:

  • Shirts & Blouses
  • Pants & Skirts
  • Shoes & Accessories
  • Dress Shirts

Customer Focus

Chic & Timeless will target men and women in the Los Angeles area with disposable incomes. The Company will target individuals who are looking for quality made, wear for life pieces that never go out of style. No matter the customer, Chic & Timeless will deliver the best communication, service, and accessible fashion.

Management Team

Chic & Timeless will be owned and operated by Elizabeth Miller. Elizabeth is a graduate of California University with a degree in Fashion Design. She has over ten years of experience working as a fashion designer for another local boutique. Elizabeth will be the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Lead Designer. She will oversee the design process from sourcing materials to ensuring finished goods are of the best quality possible.

Elizabeth has recruited a former colleague, Ashley Garcia, to be the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and help oversee Chic & Timeless’ business operations. Ashley has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and several years of experience managing a fashion boutique. Ashley will handle the day-to-day store operations managing the sales team, finances, and client relationships.

Elizabeth and Ashley have recruited an experienced marketing director, William Martin, to become a member of the Chic & Timeless management team. William is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Master’s degree in Marketing. Elizabeth and Ashley rely on William’s expertise to execute the Company’s marketing plan and advertising strategies.

Success Factors

Chic & Timeless will be able to achieve success by offering the following competitive advantages:

  • Skilled team of fashion designers and customer experience experts who will ensure each piece is of excellent quality and each client is satisfied with their purchase and shopping experience.
  • Chic & Timeless gives customers multiple ways to shop by maintaining an exclusive brick-and-mortar boutique and an online store that will reach a wider audience.
  • The Company offers one of a kind pieces with simple, chic designs and materials that can be worn for life.

Financial Highlights

Chic & Timeless is seeking $800,000 in debt financing to launch its fashion business. The funding will be dedicated towards securing the boutique and purchasing equipment and supplies. Funding will also be dedicated towards three months of overhead costs to include payroll of the staff and marketing expenses. The breakout of the funding is below:

  • Boutique build-out: $340,000
  • Equipment, supplies, and materials: $280,000
  • Three months of overhead expenses (payroll, utilities): $160,000
  • Marketing costs: $10,000
  • Working capital: $10,000

The following graph below outlines the pro forma financial projections for Chic & Timeless.

Company Overview

Who is chic & timeless.

Chic & Timeless is a newly established fashion company in Los Angeles, California. Chic & Timeless will be the first choice for quality made, timeless fashion pieces that can be worn for years to come. Chic & Timeless will operate a brick-and-mortar boutique in Los Angeles for clients who prefer to shop in-store to receive tailored, personalized service. The Company will also run an online shop where customers from around the world can purchase pieces to be shipped to their homes.

Chic & Timeless will be able to guarantee the quality and longevity of its pieces thanks to the latest and most innovative fashion design and manufacturing technology and a stringent quality control process. Chic & Timeless only uses high quality, sustainable materials and fabrics for its pieces. The Company’s team of highly qualified professionals experienced in fashion design and customer service will ensure all clients have a great shopping experience and receive only the highest quality apparel.

Chic & Timeless History

Chic & Timeless is owned and operated by Elizabeth Miller, an experienced fashion designer who has gained a reputation for creating elegant, timeless pieces for celebrity clients. For the past ten years, Elizabeth has worked as a designer for a local boutique, learning the ropes in regards to client communication and business management. Now that Elizabeth has gained experience and a presence in the industry, she is ready to start her own company, Chic & Timeless. Elizabeth is confident that her fashion design experience combined with her organization and communication skills, will enable her to run a profitable fashion company of her own. Elizabeth is recruiting a team of highly qualified professionals to help manage the day-to-day complexities of running a fashion business – sales and marketing, budgeting and financial reporting, customer service, production, distribution, and quality control.

Since incorporation, Chic & Timeless has achieved the following milestones:

  • Registered Chic & Timeless, LLC to transact business in the state of California.
  • Has identified three potential retail spaces for rent on Rodeo Drive.
  • Reached out to numerous contacts to include fashion designers, celebrity clients, friends, and family members to help spread the word about the new company.
  • Began recruiting a staff of accountants, fashion designers, and sales personnel to work at Chic & Timeless.

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Industry analysis.

The global fashion industry is a $1.7 trillion market and the United States fashion industry is an estimated $370 billion market. According to industry statistics, the United States is the country that spends the most on fashion worldwide. The average amount spent on clothing per capita is $819 per year. Last year, people in the U.S. purchased an estimated 17 billion pieces of apparel. China is the next biggest fashion consumer after the U.S. China’s per capita apparel spending is equivalent to USD $257 per year.

The fashion industry can be broken down into segments by gender. The global womenswear segment is valued at $800 billion and is expected to grow by 5% over the next five years. The global menswear segment is valued at $483 million.

One of the biggest challenges and opportunities for the fashion industry is the impact fast fashion has on the environment. The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. Additionally, synthetic materials are responsible for over 35% of the plastic microfibers in the oceans. Industry operators who use sustainable materials and processes are more likely to enjoy success long term versus the fast fashion operators as consumers’ preferences are increasingly favoring eco-friendly brands.

Customer Analysis

Demographic profile of target market.

Chic & Timeless will primarily target men and women in the Los Angeles area with disposable incomes. A secondary target will be fashionable consumers worldwide. The Company will target individuals who are looking for quality made, wear for life pieces that never go out of style. No matter the customer, Chic & Timeless will deliver the best communication, service, and accessible fashion.

The precise demographics for Los Angeles, California are:

Customer Segmentation

Chic & Timeless will primarily target the following customer profiles:

  • High income earners between the ages of 21-65
  • Men and women who prefer premium, wear for life pieces
  • Customers who prefer apparel made from sustainably sourced materials

Competitive Analysis

Direct and indirect competitors.

Chic & Timeless will face competition from other companies with similar business profiles. A description of each competitor company is below.

Statements & Staples

Statements & Staples is one of the fastest growing sustainable fashion companies in the area with multiple boutique stores in California. The company is owned and operated by Susan Smith, an accomplished clothing designer who has been creating high end apparel for celebrities for over two decades. Statements & Staples is the go-to shop for one of a kind clothing and a tailored shopping experience. The company specializes in formal wear and couture pieces made by hand. Each design is produced in extremely limited quantities to ensure exclusivity.

Trending Now Fashion

Trending Now Fashion is a small fashion boutique located in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2013 by Megan Johnson, a fashion design student at the University of California. Megan operates one boutique in LA and maintains an online shop where she sells her designs to customers around the world. Trending Now Fashion focuses on using only sustainably sourced materials and creating eco-friendly apparel in the latest trends and styles. The company targets Gen Z and millennials who want to stay on top of fashion trends while also making purchase choices that will have a positive impact on the environment.

Tiffanie’s Fashion Boutique

Tiffanie’s Fashion Boutique is a new fashion company with a retail shop on Rodeo Drive. Tiffanie’s sells high-end fashion and accessories in limited quantities. The company specializes in wear for life apparel that is expertly tailored. Clients come to Tiffanie’s for a personalized shopping experience and one of a kind pieces. Tiffanie also takes custom orders where clients can have something specially made just for them. The company only uses sustainable materials and ethical production operations.

Competitive Advantage

Chic & Timeless will be able to offer the following advantages over their competition:

  • Skilled team of designers will ensure the highest quality products. Expertly trained customer experience representatives will ensure all clients receive personalized customer service that will exceed their expectations.
  • Chic & Timeless provides multiple ways to shop. Customers can come into the boutique or they can shop online and have clothing shipped to them.
  • The Company’s sustainable materials are expertly constructed to ensure wear for life quality in every piece.

Marketing Plan

Brand & value proposition.

Chic & Timeless will offer the unique value proposition to its clientele:

  • Chic & Timeless provides wear for life pieces that never go out of style.
  • The Company creates limited quantities of one of a kind pieces that can’t be found anywhere else.

Promotions Strategy

The promotions strategy for Chic & Timeless is as follows:

Social Media Marketing

The Company’s marketing director will create accounts on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. He will ensure Chic & Timeless maintains an active social media presence with regular updates and fun content to get customers excited about new designs.

Professional Associations and Networking

Chic & Timeless will become a member of professional associations such as the Fashion Association, American Fashion Designers Society, and the California Sustainable Fashion Association. The leadership team will focus their networking efforts on expanding the Company’s sustainable supplier and client network.

Print Advertising

Chic & Timeless will invest in professionally designed print ads to display in programs or flyers at industry networking events. The company will also invest in professionally designed ads to include in industry magazines and local publications.

Website/SEO Marketing

Chic & Timeless will utilize the in-house marketing director that designed the print ads to also design the company website. The website will be well organized, informative, and display the Company’s current collections. The website will also list information on the Company’s events and promotions.

The marketing director will also manage Chic & Timeless’ website presence with SEO marketing tactics so that when someone types in a search engine “Los Angeles sustainable fashion” or “fashion boutique near me”, Chic & Timeless will be listed at the top of the search results.

The pricing of Chic & Timeless will be high-end due to the quality of the materials used and the nature of the sustainable production process. Clients will feel they receive great value for their money with one of a kind, wear for life pieces.

Operations Plan

The following will be the operations plan for Chic & Timeless.

Operation Functions:

  • Elizabeth Miller will be the CEO and Lead Fashion Designer. She will oversee the design and production process. Elizabeth has spent the past year recruiting the following staff:
  • Ashley Garcia – Chief Operating Officer who will manage the day-to-day store operations including overseeing the sales staff and customer relationship management.
  • Susan Smith – Accountant who will provide all accounting, tax payments, and monthly financial reporting.
  • William Martin – Marketing Director who will oversee all marketing strategies for the Company and manage the website, social media, and outreach.
  • Jennifer Jones – Quality Control Manager who will oversee all inspections of products to ensure quality standards are met.

Milestones:

Chic & Timeless will have the following milestones complete in the next six months.

12/1/2022 – Finalize lease to rent the boutique space.

12/15/2022 – Finalize personnel and staff employment contracts for the Chic & Timeless management team.

1/1/2023 – Begin build-out of the boutique, purchase equipment, and start design and production operations.

1/15/2023 – Begin networking at industry events and implement the marketing plan.

2/15/2023 – Finalize contracts for suppliers and distribution partners.

3/15/2023 – Chic & Timeless officially opens for business.

Financial Plan

Key revenue & costs.

The revenue drivers for Chic & Timeless are the fees charged to customers in exchange for the Company’s products. When it comes to pricing, the Company will charge high-end prices in line with the industry average and based on the cost of goods.

The cost drivers will be the overhead costs required in order to staff a fashion business. The expenses will be the payroll cost, utilities, equipment and supplies, and marketing materials.

Funding Requirements and Use of Funds

Key assumptions.

The following outlines the key assumptions required in order to achieve the revenue and cost numbers in the financials and in order to pay off the startup business loan.

  • Average number of pieces sold per month: 150
  • Average fees per month: $30,000
  • Overhead costs per year: $640,000

Financial Projections

Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, fashion company business plan faqs, what is a fashion company business plan.

A fashion company business plan is a plan to start and/or grow your fashion company business. Among other things, it outlines your business concept, identifies your target customers, presents your marketing plan and details your financial projections.

You can easily complete your fashion company business plan using our Fashion  Business Plan Template here .

What are the Main Types of Fashion Companies?

There are a number of different kinds of fashion companies , some examples include: Fast Fashion, Haute Couture, and Bespoke Tailoring.

How Do You Get Funding for Your Fashion Company Business Plan?

Auto repair companies are often funded through small business loans. Personal savings, credit card financing and angel investors are also popular forms of funding. This is true for a fashion designer business plan and a fashion brand business plan.

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Is it difficult to write a clothing line business plan, start creating the business plan for your clothing business, 1. company overview & executive summary, 2. products & services, 3. market overview, 4. sales strategies, 5. competitive assessment, 6. production schedule, 7. financial assessment & projection, things to keep in mind when writing your business plan.

If you are just launching your clothing business and you are wondering about the future of your company, constructing a business plan for your brand can help you better understand your current situation, and allow you to build detailed business development plans for the future.

In this article written by some of the most experienced fashion experts here at Appareify , you will discover all you need to know to create your clothing line business plan including the reasons to craft a business plan, how to craft a business plan, as well as things to consider when crafting your business plan.

You may wonder if a business plan is really necessary for your clothing business. Well, the answer is not exactly yes, since you can operate your business at the beginning with an “unwritten” plan. However, if you are looking for promising future developments and business expansions, you will probably need a business plan eventually.

There are a lot of reasons why business owners will craft a detailed business plan when they build their brands, especially for startups. Below are some of the common reasons.

Define Brand Image And Business Core Values

Creating a business plan for a clothing line helps you identify what your business stands for and how to correctly position itself on the market. Precisely defining your fashion brand is crucial in order to make it customer appealing and to generate revenue that will eventually fuel your business further.

Increase Investment Attractiveness

A steady and generous cash flow from generous investors can make your business thrive, and you will get exactly that by creating a well-written and thorough clothing business plan. Before investing their cash, every investor would first like to know what are your business goals, what strategies will be put into place, and how you intend to expand it in the future.

Establish And Achieve Business Goals

You can easily go off track if you don’t have your business goals in writing. Setting milestones for the next 1, 5, and 10 years will offer you direction and vision, while also promoting a proactive approach to expanding your business. A business plan for your clothing brand is the safe way to secure this.

Even if you might get caught in the web of uncertainty and think that it’s difficult to assess financial predictions or tackle market analysis, writing a clothing company business plan is not that hard. With a bit of attention to detail, constant research, and vision, along with our detailed guide, creating a fashion business plan can be easier than you think.

Writing a fashion business plan from scratch can feel intimidating. How about getting started with the basic structure of a clothing line business plan?

  • Company Overview & Executive Summary;
  • Products & Services;
  • Market Overview;
  • Sales Strategies;
  • Competitive Assessment;
  • Production Schedule;
  • Financial Assessment & Projection.

Building a solid business plan should start with the company overview and executive summary that can provide any of the interested parties with a snapshot of your business status and the operation details.

1.1 Company Overview

Brand statements.

What does your clothing brand bring to the table? Is it unique and does it differentiate from so many others out there? If your fashion brand has anything distinctive and positive make sure to include it in the very first section of the company overview.

Company Missions

Is your clothing company planning to expand globally, while being environmentally friendly and eco-conscious? State your brand’s missions in order to create a truthful yet attractive image of your company.

Core Values

Are your business decisions impacted by ethical strategies? Make sure that your clothing line values are aligned, concise, and well-written so that everyone will understand what your core vision is.

1.2 Executive Summary

Leadership, management, and staff.

The executive summary is at the core of your business plan. For this section of the executive summary, you need to focus on the people that will be in charge of the daily tasks. Make sure to write clear and concise descriptions of their roles, attributes, and strong points, such as training, qualifications, and professional background.

Owner Supervision

Do you intend on closely following your personnel’s performances or do you plan on delegating these attributes to a highly skilled person? No matter what your plans might be, it’s advisable to include as much information as possible regarding the salaries, benefits, key roles, and major management strategies of your decision-makers.

For apparel business plans, the products and services explanation section is crucial, since it directly demonstrates the sources of revenue. This section should cover information about your fashion line production details, services offered, production plans, and the eventual benefits of using your products.

2.1 Production And Service Description

In this portion of your clothing store business plan, you should include information about what type of clothing products you sell, the fabrics, the production techniques involved, and the kind of services you tend to offer, for both “to B” and “to C” if necessary.

Also make sure to include descriptions of the services that your customers will benefit from, such as sampling, craftsmanship, and logistics.

2.2 Feature Benefits

In this part of the business plan, you need to write down every potential benefit you can think of. From basic clothing comfort levels to greater sustainability goals, you need to create compelling and attention-grabbing points for your fashion products.

2.3 Product Development Plans

This section offers an overview of how your production line will expand in the near, mid, and far future. You need to focus on underlining the proactive steps your clothing brand is planning to take in order to create better, sustainable, and appealing products, using the ever-evolving technological processes.

With the market overview section in your apparel business plan, you will emphasize your brand’s position in comparison to your competitors and how your business stands out from the rest.

3.1 Market Analysis

Looking at what your direct competitors and indirect competitors (such as department stores) are doing, generate reports that describe their modus operandi. From analyzing inspiring moves and worst decision-making patterns to detailing strengths and weaknesses through a SWOT analysis, this part of your business plan for a clothing brand is paramount.

3.2 Target Customer

Who will buy your products? You need to address the age limits of your customers, their gender, location, social status, budget potential, buying habits and tendencies, and as much information that would indicate whether or not your products are destined for the right consumer. If the target customer is not right, you might want to change your brand’s message or image.

3.3 Marketing Strategies

This section should focus on detailing your marketing strategies for acquiring a community around your products and brand. Will you focus on organic or paid marketing? If you’re planning on expanding internationally, you should tackle ways of developing your online presence through digital marketing, such as social media platforms, email marketing, and online PPC advertisements.

3.4 Marketing Investments

What metrics will you use in order to track whether or not your marketing strategies pay off? This part of your fashion line business plan focuses on detailing the provision of periodic marketing investments which convert your target audience into your actual customers.

In this part of the business plan, you can include graphics and statistics on how you will effectively allocate your budget to meet your financial goals.

In a perfect clothing line business plan, the sales strategies section will focus more on how the fashion line will generate revenue through efficient pricing strategies and optimized sales plans.

4.1 Pricing Strategies

The pricing strategies should include a detailed analysis of your production costs in correlation with the previous target customer analysis as well as market demand and offer. You should argue why your competitive price is set above or under the market’s average. Also, you might even include a chart with how you will adjust your prices in case of certain events.

4.2 Sales Plan

In your clothing brand business plan, you should include the sales plan information on what types of payment you’re going to accept, if you’re going to open a showroom or operate as an e-commerce business, how many sales staff you plan to hire, or if you will implement any promotional discounts to attract and build your customer base.

4.3 Sales Goals

Charts are best for this section of your business plan since they’re straightforward and concise. Are you planning on doubling your sales in the next year? What is your profit margin for this quarter compared to your competitors and how are you planning to evolve? This section should be all about numbers, analysis, and evaluations.

This part of any clothing line business plan focuses on the SWOT analysis, detailing your brand’s position in comparison to your potential competitors.

5.1 Main Competitors

Analyzing your main competitors should underline their strengths and weaknesses, and their strategy when it comes to production and branding, as well as pinpointing their sales numbers, and how they manage to stay on top of the niche through so many years.

5.2 The SWOT Analysis

The SWOT analysis is the most common approach to assess, evaluate and conclude a company’s competitiveness. By conducting a detailed analysis of the 4 critical areas of your business, you can thoroughly understand your own business and make thoughtful decisions along the way.

A SWOT analysis first dives deep into the strengths of your business. Do you offer free delivery? Are your fabrics ethically sourced? Have you lowered your carbon footprint? Is your target customer inclined to spend their large budget on the products that you sell? Are you highly experienced and do you possess the know-how?

In short, you need to explain “why customers would like to choose my products over the others.”

Focusing on your brand’s weakness might feel like a burden, but it will save you time and money in the future. Is your business not so prone to building connections because of its remote location? Should you be choosing an e-commerce business model rather than paying so much on warehouses?

That is, you want to know for sure “what is stopping my customer from buying my products” at first and to arrange solutions accordingly.

Opportunities

This section taps into external factors that will positively impact your business, the “thing” you can take advantage of. Do you have a potential unexplored market? Do you have any access to next-generation production technology? Or perhaps your team is young, proactive, innovative, and passionate about the future. And maybe your products are the new wave in an emerging market.

In any clothing business plan template, the threats analyze potential harmful factors for your brand. Is your competitor in the business for more than 10 years? Or perhaps the majority of your budget will be redirected to marketing strategies, and not to new investments in the production line? This analysis allows for creating mitigating plans in the future.

The production schedule of any clothing brand business plan outlines the timelines for production, inventory, verifying, and delivering the products.

6.1 Production Development Arrangements

It’s all about preparing your products in time for the next season. This part focuses on the timeframes of sourcing fabrics, their delivery times, how long it takes for the design and pattern to be made, and the actual production and quality control times, all depending on the number of products you’re planning on selling.

6.2 Production Arrangements

You should have all of your craftsmen and production line on the go since you don’t want to miss any of the six fashion seasons (if we also include the resort and holiday collections). Here is a useful fashion calendar for you to reference.

Development Dates: May - August

Sell Dates: August - October

Production Dates: October - January

Delivery Dates: January - March

Summer Collection

Development Dates: July - September

Sell Dates: October - January

Production Dates: December - February

Delivery Dates: March-May

Fall Collection

Development Dates: October - December

Sell Dates: January - March

Production Dates: April - June

Delivery Dates: July - August

Winter Collection

Development Dates: December - January

Sell Dates: March - April

Production Dates: June

Delivery Dates: September

Holiday & Resort Collection

Development Dates: February - March, March - May

Sell Dates: May - June, June - August

Production Dates: July - September

Delivery Dates: October - January

6.3 Sales Arrangements

The sell dates are crucial for financial prediction and goal aspiration. You can’t hope for stellar selling numbers if your products aren’t ready to hit the shelves when buyers are looking to spend their money. This part of the business plan should include strategies for distribution channels, on-sale timetable, sales team structure, and also selling strategies.

6.4 Delivery Arrangements

It’s mandatory to take into account if you’re shipping your orders internationally or even to a different continent. Do you offer free shipping? It’s also essential to consider cost-effective delivery methods for your business. You also need to factor in the logistics, such as standard delivery times that can be delayed by unforeseen natural events, strikes, and so on.

The projection on your brand’s financial evaluation is crucial when developing a coherent apparel company business plan, including assessments on investments, costs, and profit margins.

7.1 Upfront Investments

Considering the upfront investments when writing a business plan for your clothing brand shouldn’t miss on expenses for production equipment, warehouse costs, showroom rent, manufacturing and marketing costs, as well as sourcing fabrics and labor force. The more realistic the investment evaluation, the more your investors will trust your business plan.

7.2 Funds Usage / Expenses

For this part of your business plan, you should indicate how exactly your funds will be allocated and spent. Its purpose is to underline that your business is viable and can withstand the rate at which the funds are spent. You can consider using bullet lists or charts for better visual representation.

7.3 Expected Cash Flow

For a clothing line business plan, the expected cash flow describes the inflow and outflow of cash for your business, during a specific timeframe. You should factor in aspects such as rent, salary expenses, returns, and reinvestments, as well as sales revenue, and capital realization channels, all of which determine the scalability of your business.

7.4 Income Projections

The income projections part of a business plan template for a clothing line offers an estimate of the future revenue over an exact timeframe. You should go into detail as much as possible when it comes to projecting the price points, sale volumes, as well as gross and net profit margins.

7.5 Balance Sheets

The balance sheet is a useful tool that underlines the estimated financial situation, factoring in all of the costs as well as any source of income. At times, especially once the business develops, it might feel daunting to be personally in charge of this. A professional accountant can be the easiest solution in this situation.

Look Out For Overestimation

It’s easy to get hyped about your business idea and to oversell without even realizing it. However, this might be perceived as unrealistic and investors might feel lied to, and eventually refrain from giving you their cash. It’s important to maintain as objective as possible and present everything fact-based, without compromising on the benefits of your business.

Contain Both The Pros, and The Cons

An effective clothing brand business plan will never stay away from pinpointing the actual cons of your business. No success ever comes without hardships, so investors are familiar with having to overcome a few cons along the way. Focusing only on the pros of your business will make it look like a scam and potentially scare the investors away.

Keep Your Business Plan Up-To-Date

Once you’ve come to a certain milestone in your business, it is important to keep your business plan up-to-date. This will help you track your progress, maintain your focus on achieving your target, and adapt to the ever-changing market while keeping your investors informed.

If you are able to make it here throughout the article, you're already halfway through the long path of starting your own clothing brand, and we assume that you should know a bit better about your fashion business after the long “self-assessments.” Follow the steps, parts, and structure mentioned in our guide, and start drafting your business plan right now!

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How To Create A Clothing Line Business Plan - w/ Template

Before you can get started on your business plan… Have you set up your clothing line budget ? If not, check out this article. Once your budget is set, come back to here and get to work on your clothing line business plan.

But, before we get started

Have you heard about  the super secret document that everyone in the fashion industry uses, but no one is talking about?  Probably not. That is because  you can't find it on Google or Instagram (believe me, I've tried).

It's a form I have used for over 13 years at every job I have ever had. Literally everyone from brands to fabric suppliers use it, but you can't find it anywhere publicly. 

The best part?   It can  cut your sourcing time in half, and save you tons of money in product development ! This is the kind of info consultants charge the big bucks for. And, I'm giving it away for free until the end of the month. 

So, get ready to make fashion startup life a whole lot easier, and   GRAB YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE NOT-SO-SECRET SOURCING DOC HERE

What this article will cover:

  • Executive summary
  • Company overview
  • Product/services
  • Marketing strategies
  • Sales strategy
  • Competitive analysis
  • Production plan
  • Operation plan
  • Financial analysis and projections

Now, Don't Skip This Step

A clothing line business plan is a crucial (and often forgotten step) that is needed for creating a clothing line. The plan will help you define and streamline both your long term and short term goals. It will also help you set a path to reach those goals. Not only does a business plan help you by setting a road map, but it also shows suppliers, investors, and other businesses that you are serious about your company by having a profitable plan of action.

As a bonus to this guide, I use my brand, virtue + vice, to give step by step examples, and show you how it's done. And, there's more, I have a free downloadable template to help you get started!

A Business Plan Is A Living Document

One of the most common mistakes I see founders making is that they will write their business plan, launch their product, and then never look at it again. Please don't do this. A clothing line business plan is a living document. You should use it to check in with yourself and make sure that you are meeting your goals. You can also make changes to it as your business changes.

As we all know, we can plan, and plan, and plan, but we can not plan for the chaos of life happening. So, as situations change, go back, update your plan, and re-strategize.

Keeping your business plan handy even after your launch will set you up for accountability and success.

Lastly, before we get started I am going to warn you. Making a clothing line is a lot of fun. But, it's also a lot of work, and (unfortunately) writing this business plan is the work portion of the job.

How To Write A Clothing Line Business Plan

Some business plans for fashion brands are extremely long, repetitive, and in my opinion kind of convoluted. They are a lot of words, that sound fancy and business-like, but are kind of just saying the same thing over and over. That is why I am keeping this short and brief. I have heard of people spending 6 months to a year working on a business plan. That is far too long. A month is enough - just keep it simple and don't get carried away with jargon and corporate speak.

So, let's get started.

Sections 1 + 2: Executive Summary and Company Overview

clothing line business plan mission vision values

An executive summary and company overview are basically a recap of your overall business plan. While they are the first section of your clothing line business plan, you actually want to write them last. So, we will circle back at the end this guide.

But, what you can do is work on your companies mission, vission, and values.

Clothing Brand Mission Statement 

Why are you starting this company? How will your company change the market place, or even the world?

Vision Statement

Vision statements for fashion companies ask the question - What does success look like to you? Is it money? Or, is it positively impacting people's lives? How will you measure your success in the world?

Core Values

What are your companies guiding principles. What values are at your core that determine and influence your business decisions?

Mission, Vision, Values Workbook Page

Section 3: product and services.

clothing line business plan products and services

This section should include…

  • A description of the product/ service
  • Features and benefits

Development

What is the product or service.

So, what is it that you are actually selling? And, how will you make money? In this section, you want to be clear about the type of product or service you are offering and how that will lead to profits.

My Service Offering For virtue + vice

virtue + vice is a consulting agency dedicated to helping companies clean up their supply chains. Target partnerships are existing and established brands with strong supply chains that need help creating transparency or sourcing ethical and sustainable components, as well as, startups who are focused on creating conscious products.

virtue + vice profits through consultancy fees paid by the customer. virtue + vice specializes in the following - sourcing, product development, production management, sustainable design, supply chain transparency, and ethical and sustainable storytelling.

To Recap Products + Services...

See, it's quick and easy. What am I selling? My consultancy services. How am I making money? Through consultancy fees.

What Are The Features + Benefits?

What are you offering that makes your company unique or special?

virtue + vice features and benefits

One key feature that separates virtue + vice from other consultancy firms is our sliding scale for pricing. Because we believe in our mission, virtue + vice pricing structure is on a sliding scale based on a companies profits. We choose to operate like this as a way to give back to small businesses, which we believe in, who might not have the finances to pay our full rates that larger corporations can afford.

Secondly, virtue + vice operates transparently with our customers. Our supplier is your supplier. Many consultancy firms keep their supplier contacts close to the vest and do not share, we welcome our clients to come and visit our partner factories in China and India, and work directly with them

To recap...

Again, super quick and easy. What makes us different. One, we offer sliding scale prices to help small businesses (we aren't only about corporate life). Two, we work transparently without supply chain secretes like many other sourcing agents.

This section answers what happens when your company grows. Or how business people like to ask "how do you plan to scale".

How does virtue + vice plan to scale?

At about 20 clients, that is manageable for me as a solo-preneur. But what happens when I have 100 clients or more? How does my company grow?

As my company grows I plan on hiring support staff in three key areas. Product development, production, and storytelling. Product development employees will assist in taking our client's projects from initial inception, all the way through sourcing and sample development up until production. The product team member will be responsible for production, and shipping logistics of that production order. And, the storytelling team will assist our clients in telling the story of their products through photos and video for social media, copy, look books, line sheets, website design, etc.

I am actually excited to soon been announcing my first hire on the product development team (but more on that on the about us page.)

So, here I have made a plan for the future. What happens when it gets to be all too much for me alone? Who do I hire to help? I have chosen to separate tasks into three main categories that make the most natural sense for my business model.

Section 4: Marketing Strategy For Clothing Business

clothing line business plan marketing strategies template

  • Market analysis
  • Target customer analysis
  • And, your unique selling proposition that makes your product and business different from everyone else's

Market Analysis

Do you understand the market that you are getting into? Like, do you really understand it?

This section of your clothing line business plan starts to get into proving that there is a need for your product or service. Even if something sounds great to you, if there are no customers that want it, then there won't be sales, and you won't have a successful clothing brand.

Here is how I break down my market analysis for virtue + vice

Sustainable and ethical fashion is a trend that has been growing year over year. In this article from Sourcing Journal they reported: "Overall, searches including sustainability-related keywords increased 75 percent year-on-year, amounting to 27,000 searches for sustainable fashion every month, according to the report."

This means that there is currently a sizable market share, that is growing rapidly for brands selling sustainable products to customers. And, those brands need help changing their traditional supply chain models to tap into the growing trend of sustainable fashion.

So, to recap.

What's the market doing, and how does my business play a part in that? Sustainable fashion is a proven growing trend, here is a little industry data to back that up. And, this is how my business plans to be part of that. Instead of choosing to sell direct to consumers, we are choosing to help brands that do.

Target Customer Analysis

Who is your target customer, who would want to buy your brand?

Here is who I target

virtue + vice plans to approach brands and companies that founder Melanie DiSalvo has been working with for the past decade. Because she already knows the ins and outs of their supply chains, she hopes to offer valuable changes and suggestions on targeted areas to help them become more ethical and sustainable.

Now, I understand that everyone does not have a built-in customer base like me. One of the most beneficial pieces of advice I can give is that you should go niche, and not broad.

To simply say "we are targeting people interested in making more sustainable and ethical purchases". Well, every big brand from H&M with their conscious collection to Walmart with their recycled t-shirts is doing that.

What makes you special? Pick something, one thing that makes your customers different. Maybe they are really into composting, so all of your materials are compostable. Maybe they are really into clean water, so your entire supply chain is dedicated to conserving water resources.

Again, I am saying this again, because it is so, so, so important. You can't be everything to everyone. Choose something laser-focused, and then as your brand grows you can expand into other areas.

How Are You Unique?

Did you see what I did there? By choosing a very niche target customer, you have already made yourself unique, and you stand out from the crowd.

How is virtue + vice unique?

virtue + vice is unique because of founder Melanie DiSalvo's extensive time spent living and working in countries like China, India, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic. She has spent over 1/2 of her career working overseas and that offers her a unique and detailed first-hand perspective on how the fashion industry really works and the best ways to implement change quickly and effectively.

My tips for this section.

Don't be afraid to get a little braggy. Why does your customer want to buy from you? What makes your product so great that it's better than what is already out there on the market. Don't hold back.

Section 5: Sales Strategy

clothing line business plan template sales strategy

This section should include...

Sales Goals

Price strategy.

  • Investments into sales

What are your sales goals per quarter? For the year? The next 2-5 years? What is your pricing strategy? How will you sell? Do you have an online clothing store? Do you have plans to hire support staff for sales, as a showroom, salesperson, or go to trade shows? Will you open a boutique? Will there be promotional campaigns to support sales like partnerships, advertising, fashion shows, and events, etc.

How much, and how often do you need to sell to turn a profit? At what rate do you plan to grow?

This is what I have in place for virtue + vice

I am uncomfortable sharing that. Here is what I will tell you. My consultancy business is strong enough that I am able to offer all of this information that some other companies charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars for, for free.

My business is healthy enough that I am able to give back to the fashion community at this time.

Are you going to try and sell tons of product at a low price, or fewer units at a higher price? Do you plan to drive sales through special discount promotions?

As I mentioned earlier virtue + vice works on a sliding scale so we are able to help smaller brands build their businesses.

How Will You Sell?

Are you direct to consumers, selling online? Are you business to business? Will you wholesale, will you have a distributor? What is your plan and break down?

At the moment virtue + vice relies mostly on word of mouth and referrals.

Do you need to hire support staff? What does that staff need to do their job? Can you sell on your own, or do you need help from a pro? For example, if you hire a showroom, not only will you have the monthly cost of the showroom, plus a cut of sales that the sales agent will take. But, you will also have fees to be in the showrooms booth at trade shows. Maybe at the tradeshows, you will need some special promotional items like look books, line sheets, or even a giveaway so buyers remember you.

It Costs Money To Make Money

All of the costs associated with sales, need to go back into your price strategy. Price strategy is like a balancing act. You need to invest in it, but you need to make sure that your sales are more than the investment so that you can be profitable.

This is the hard part

This part of your clothing line business plan should probably take the most time, Really research what everything costs, what your product will cost to make, etc and come up with a well-researched plan.

How I invest in my sales

At virtue + vice I do everything myself. But, people reading this that want to sell a service like me, it's important to remember that your own personal time costs something. While it's not a salary, or an actual expense, the hours that you devote to generating sales for your company should be compensated for.

Section 6: Competitive Analysis

clothing line business plan SWOT analysis

  • SWOT analysis

How Do You Compare To The Competition?

This is where you get a little stalkerish. In this section, you need to identify your competition and then the advantages and disadvantages of your competitors. You will need to research things like how long they have been in business, their annual sales (if they are public). How they market themselves. Then compare your price, quality, and general vibe to theirs. Maybe you are selling the exact same thing but have a totally different target customer and vibe you are putting out.

One of the best ways to get you started is through a SWOT analysis.

Ok, so let's get to it with virtue + vice

Who is my main competition?

I just did a quick google search of keywords that I thought my compeators would rank for. And, let's call my top three competitors A, B, and C. Luckily I do not know any of these companies or people personally. So, I don't have to hold back in this analysis.

Before we dive into the SWOT analysis, here is a little info about each company.

Focuses on scaling small businesses.  

The website was launched in August of 2018.

And, the founder just so happens to have no information about her experience. But a quick google and Linkedin search shows her background is in marketing for telecommunication companies. Good for them with SEO, but they don't have any real experience in the industry.

Dubs themselves as a strategic advisory for fashion and apparel brands. Offering a full range of different services. 

The founder started her sustainable and ethical fashion consultancy business over 8 years ago with 20 years of fashion industry experience. And, has worked with many small, yet well known sustainable fashion brands.

A many different hats consultant that can help brands with things from marketing, so supply chain, to design. 

The founder has over 20 years of design experience working with some seriously well known household names that do not have a focus on sustainability.

Competition is a good thing

A lot of times when people start their SWOT analysis they see other people doing what they want to do and they give up.

Don't do that. Competition is good.

Two of these ladies have been in the clothing business for over 10 years working in sustainable fashion consulting. That means it's a good market to be in. They have been making living out of sustainable consulting for a decade. So, business must be good!

Think about fashion in general. There are so many brands, like super successful American Eagle, which was basically just a knock of Abercrombie back in 2003. Don't' let competition discourage you.

The point of SWOT is to figure out your advantages and how to position your brand in the market.

I am working on writing a full SWOT and fashion business competition analysis post, that will be coming soon. For now, I will just quickly go through one example. For this article, I have chosen Company B because their business most closely resembles mine.

How To SWOT

clothing line business plan SWOT analysis template

SWOT stands for strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, threats.

Like I mentioned, a lot goes into a SWOT analysis. I am just doing a quick one here to give you a brief idea about what it is.

What advantages does your brand have?

virtue + vice is located in NYC, one of the fashion capitals of the world. Comapny B in New Zeland, has a much smaller fashion scene, and the geographical distance makes networking and partnerships more difficult.

I spend 1/2 the year in India. This keeps me close to my supply chains on the ground, and able to help clients with content about how their products are made as well as live updates. It also offers an added layer of authenticity.

Opportunities

Opportunity is a natural progression from strengths. How can you use your strengths to become even stronger?

My geographic strength of being in NYC leads to more networking opportunities and the ability to attend more fashion events. My life in India allows me to be on the ground working directly with factories so I am first in the know with the latest news.

Company B has been at this longer than me. Almost exactly twice as long as me. Also, one of the things that I thought made me unique - my long history working with well-established brands is also a strength of Jacinta's. We have even worked with some of the same brands!

Threats, analyze what obstacles you face because of your weaknesses. For me one of virtue + vices threads is authority. The fact that Company B has been in business for twice as long, gives them more authority in this space.

Now there are tons more strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats that I could add. And I would recommend doing this exercise for at least 3-5 competitive brands. Again if you want to learn more I will be putting out a full competitive analysis guide with a lot more details and info on how to do a proper SWOT. But for now, I think you get the idea.

Section 7: Production Plan

clothing line business plan production

  • Company development, sales, production, and delivery calendar

The Importance of Timelines

This is basically a development and inventory calendar. How many seasons a year will you produce? When will you develop them? Sell them? When will you produce them? And, when will they sell in stores, and even be discounted?

virtue + vice follows our customer's timelines. So, what I am working on for them, depends on their business model. Some of our customers are seasonal, and only put out one main collection per year. Some two seasons, and some up to seven. And, our clients are all over the world. So our southern hemisphere clients are working on a totally different season than brands in the North.

For example, I am working on everything from Summer 2020 (happening like now!) for quick deliveries to Fall 2021, that's not this fall coming up but the fall after it (18 months from now).

How To Set Up Your Calendar

As a brand, I would recommend setting up your calendar around industry tradeshows to start out. The below break down is for America's sales season.

There are 6 major fashion seasons. They are spring, summer, fall, winter, holiday, and resort.

And, there are 4 main dates you need to keep track of for each season. They are development dates, sell dates, and production dates, and delivery dates.

development dates

Are the times you will be developing your product for the next season. You are going to want to plan for 3 months of development time before your sell dates.

Are the dates there will be trade shows and other sales opportunities for that season.

production dates

Are when you need to start producing the goods, and when they need to be finished by.

delivery dates

Are when the goods need to be delivered to your customer. Remember it can take over a month to ship goods from a factory if you are shipping by sea, so factor that in.

the fashion calendar

SPRING Development Dates - May - August Sell Dates - August - October Production Dates - October-January Delivery Dates - January - March

SUMMER Development Dates - July - September Sell Dates - October - January Production Dates - December - February Delivery Dates - March - May

FALL Development Dates - October - December Sell Dates - January - March Production Dates - April - June Delivery Dates - July - August

WINTER Development Dates - December - January Sell Dates - March - April Production Dates - June Delivery Dates - September

HOLIDAY Development Dates - February - March Sell Dates - May - June Production Dates - July Delivery Dates - October

RESORT Development Dates - March - May Sell Dates - June - August Production Dates - July - September Delivery Dates - November - January

Get Detailed

But, this section needs to go even more in-depth than just a timeline.

To understand what goes into product development, production, and sales and marketing schedule I am working on writing full courses on all of those coming soon!

Section 8: Operation Plan

  • Your company budget

What Do You Need To Keep Your Business Running On A Daily basis?

Remember that budgeting guide I wrote ? This is where all that info goes. Filling out this part of your clothing line business plan should be easy if the budget was done correctly.

virtue + vice operatin plan

I work from home, so that saves me a lot of money. I don't have full-time employees, so that also requires me to have less capital for salaries. Where I personally spend most of my money is on travel.

And, no it's not the glamorous kind of travel. It's me booking a ticket at 6 am for a flight to India at 9 pm that same day so I can go straighten out some sort of supply chain issue we are having in person.

Do I have to travel? Well, that's 50/50. A lot can be done remotely. But, there is always a special touch that comes when you do business in person. You will find that almost any time in business when you are face to face the dynamic is different. Even just taking a conversation off of email and onto the phone can makes huge difference.

Necessary recurring monthly costs for me are the website domain, hosting for the website, apps, and programs I use like Grammarly, Adobe, and quick books.

Basically you can take your budgeting template and use it for this section. Yay! The work is already done for you.

Section 9: Financial Analysis + Projections

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Again, this is where budgeting is going to come in handy. You might even want to hire a professional bookkeeper or accountant for help with this.

  • The money you need to get started
  • How you will use that money
  • The income you hope to make off of your products
  • And, balance sheet

Financials make most peoples heads spin, that is why I definitely recommend talking to a pro for this part.

At virtue + vice I have a full-time bookkeeper and an accountant. I am uncomfortable sharing my companies finances publicly. But, if you need help with this section, that's why I suggested at the start of this article to help get your financial plan for fashion business in order before even starting the business plan.

Back to Sections 1 +2: Executive Summary + Company Overview

Now back to the top. Remember, we skipped the executive summary and company overview. Now that we have mapped out our entire business plan we need to recap everything by writing these two summaries.

Executive Summary

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This is where you can hook potential investors. It's the first section anyone reads of your plan, so make it clear and quick.

Here is mine for virtue + vice

virtue + vice is a consultancy firm dedicated to helping companies clean up their supply chains. We are located between NYC and Goa, India. Our dual locations allow us access to the world's fashion capital, while our time spent in India allows for close monitoring of our supply chains.

Our goal for virtue + vice is to assist companies who are realizing that sustainable and ethical fashion is not a trend that is going away anytime soon, and want to be the process of cleaning up their supply chain. We offer support across all product life cycle steps including - conscious design, sourcing, product development, production, marketing and branding, retail and sales, storytelling, and content.

Key things to include in your executive summary

What you do. Where you are located. Benefits of your location. What you are selling. Why what you are selling is a great idea. Again, it's ok to get a little braggy here.

Company Overview

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You can use this part to dive a little deeper into you and why you are starting your brand. Who are you? Why this product? How are you qualified to do this, etc? Why are you designing the type of products you are designing (hint, hint, market research). Etc...

this is my company overview for virtue +vice

virtue + vice was founded by Melanie DiSalvo. In her own words

"After working in fast fashion for 7 years I left my position as Director of Product Development with the goal of helping brands clean up their supply chains.

At the time I had a great salary, was working my way up the corporate ladder, under 30 and already had a director's title, and was traveling the world to developed and produce products for brands like Walmart, Target, Ralph Lauren, and Levi's to name a few.

The problem was that I saw and learned too much about how our clothes are really made in dark corners of the world.

So, I made it my goal to expose the industry by educating curious customers and help brands choose better supply chain partners. I have been featured in publications like WWD, VOX, Sourcing Journal, and more. And, was a speaker at SXSW."

virtue + vice aims to target clients from the fashion industry with well-established brands as well as startups to aid them in supply chain transparency and creating conscious products for this growing market share. virtue + vice will work with each client individually to meet their seasonal needs.

We believe our strength is our 10 years experience in this industry and the supply chain partners we have developed relationships along the way. Our plan. is to operate out of NYC and India for the foreseeable future where our founder has homes, and hopefully to expand to a third location in China in the next 5 years.

We believe that our dedication to quality and transparency, along with a sliding consultancy rate, will keep us profitable in years to come.

company overview recap...

See what I did here? I spoke more about myself and created a little background story. Then I hit all the other points of the business plan quickly - marketing, sales, competition, production, operation, financial.

And, We're Done!

And there you have it. A clothing line business plan. I hope this helps. After coming across so many generic business plan templates online, I was inspired to write something a little more intimate. I really wanted to show you what goes into making a business plan, and in the spirit of transparency open up about how my business works.

Remember, business planning is a lot of hard work. But, when clothing brands put in the effort at the start of their business, they have a much higher chance of success and growth.

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Clothing Line Business Plan Sample

Have you ever considered creating your own clothing line?  The fashion industry is a growing sector that is not only competitive but also has significant environmental impacts.  In this clothing line business plan sample we will show you what it takes to write a plan that has a strong business case while considering the impact on our planet.

Are you wondering how to make your own line of clothing, or how to start a clothing selling business this clothing brand business plan will help. Starting a clothing line can be an exciting and rewarding venture for those with a passion for fashion and entrepreneurship. Whether you are a seasoned designer or a newcomer to the industry, setting up a clothing line requires careful planning and execution to ensure success.

Before you jump into the world of fashion, it is important to understand what goes behind the scenes of a clothing business. From creating a professional line sheet to meeting production costs, here are the steps to starting a clothing line:

Define your brand: A successful clothing line starts with a clear vision and a defined brand identity. Consider your target market, style, and values, and choose a name that reflects your brand.

Research and plan: Conduct thorough research on the industry, competition, and trends, and create a business plan that outlines your goals, budget, and marketing strategies.

Create a line sheet: A line sheet is a crucial tool for presenting your designs to retailers and manufacturers. A professional line sheet should include product images, descriptions, pricing, and order minimums.

Set up production: Find reliable manufacturers and suppliers that can produce your designs at a reasonable cost. It is essential to consider the quality, lead time, and minimum order quantities.

Market and sell: Develop a marketing plan that aligns with your brand and target market. Utilize social media, influencer partnerships, and fashion shows to increase brand visibility and drive sales.

While starting a clothing line can be challenging, the rewards of creating a successful brand are significant. Ten Values Clothing is a prime example of a successful clothing brand that prides itself on sustainability, ethics, and quality.

If you are interested in starting an apparel company, there are various resources available, such as books on starting a clothing line and online courses on running a successful clothing line. Additionally, online platforms such as Meet Yours Fashion and Create a Clothing Line Online can help you create and sell your designs.

Unfortunately, some clothing websites, such as Necessary Clothing and the Unknown Planner Company, have closed down, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience in the industry. In conclusion, starting a clothing line requires dedication, creativity, and a sound business strategy. By following these steps and staying true to your brand, you can create a successful clothing line and make your mark in the fashion industry.

Are you interested in starting a clothing boutique, but not sure where to begin? With the right planning and strategies in place, you can create a successful and profitable boutique that stands out in the competitive fashion industry.

Structure Clothes and Outfit Planning Template: Before you start selling clothing online or in-store, it’s important to structure your clothes and create an outfit planning template. This will help you determine what types of clothing you want to sell and how they fit together in a cohesive fashion outline. You can also use this template to lay out clothes in your store and make it visually appealing to customers.

How to Start Selling Clothing Online and How Much Money You Need: Selling clothing online is a great way to reach a wider audience and increase your sales. To start an online clothing business, you will need to create an online retailer business plan and determine how much money you need to invest. Consider using platforms such as Easyclothes or VS Clothing Line to help you get started.

Create Your Own Clothing Line and Build a Brand: If you want to create your own line of clothing, you will need to design and create your pieces, define your brand, and create a line sheet in fashion to showcase your collection. You can start with a small collection and build from there.

Opening a Clothing Store Set Up and Layout: Setting up a physical clothing store requires careful planning and consideration of factors such as location, size, and store layout. You can use clothing store setup ideas to create a visually appealing and functional space for your customers.

Business Plan and Startup Strategies: Creating a business plan for a retail store or boutique is crucial to the success of your business. It should outline your business goals, target market, marketing strategies, financial projections, and more. Use examples of a business plan for a boutique to help guide you.

Costs and Funding for Your Clothing Boutique: Starting a fashion business with no money may seem daunting, but there are ways to minimize costs and secure funding. Research small boutique business plan options, and consider mobile boutique business plans to get started with less upfront investment.

Defining Your Brand and Products: To stand out in the crowded fashion industry, you need to define your brand and products. Consider what makes your clothing boutique unique, and what you can offer customers that they can’t find elsewhere. You can also define your brand through marketing and advertising strategies.

Starting a clothing boutique takes careful planning and dedication, but with the right strategies and resources, you can create a successful and profitable business that you’re passionate about. Remember to define your brand, create a business plan, and set up your store or online business for success.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sample Clothing Line, (The Company) was registered in the Province of British Columbia on January 15, 2020 by CEO and Creative Director, Sara Jane.  Sara will establish the company as a street style clothing brand for a male, female, non-binary audience, of youth consumers ages 18 – 28.

Through an aggressive digital marketing strategy, Mrs. Jane will develop a community of “advocates” purchasing the company’s comfortable, sustainable, yet authentic clothing.  Moreover, a collaboration between independent artists, and the company will make the Sample Clothing Line platform truly unique.  “At the very core of the Sample Clothing Line brand is a belief that art can unite us through fashion.  Our platform enables artists to showcase their work through the very clothes we create.  As the pioneers of this platform we’ve been met with abounding support by our target audience, local artists, and the slow fashion community.” – CEO and Creative Director, Sara Jane

For the first two years of operation Sample Clothing Line will execute a purely digital strategy; marketing its products and building its community on social media; while selling apparel through the company’s online store.  In May of 2021 the company will officially launch in Canada, establishing its domestic customer-base.  In the following year, Sample Clothing Line will expand into the US, establishing itself as a sustainable, purpose-driven street style brand.  In Year 3 the company will continue its growth in the North American market, while developing two physical stores located in strategic cities.

Today more than ever, youth want to support conscious brands.  In fact, 70% of streetwear’s young fans consider themselves as socially-conscious.  Sample Clothing Line has identified the massive market opportunity for a clothing line that can captivate its young audience through positive brand messaging.  Sample Clothing Line is just that, a brand that is artistic, grounded in social justice, while offering the most coveted selection of street style fashion available.

The company is seeking a CAD $60,000 loan through Futurpreneur Canada and the BDC, primarily to expand the company’s website, e-commerce store, and for the garment-making of its 2021 clothing line.  This funding in combination with Sara Jane’s initial investment, and 10 year background in the industry, will enable Sample Clothing Line to streamline its market entry, and ensure an effective ascent in the Street Style Fashion industry.

2.0 BUSINESS OVERVIEW

“Sample Clothing Line ” is a street style fashion brand serving a youth audience aged 18 – 28 years old.  The company is focused on establishing itself with a brand identity rooted in vital issues for youth consumers, such as social justice, sustainability, individuality and transparency.

2.1 Business Summary

With over 10 years of experience in the Fashion and Beauty industry, Mrs. Jane plans to exercise her experience with Sample Clothing Line.  The company will take an ethical approach to Street Style fashion by removing elements of exclusivity, hype culture, status symbolism; which are commonly practiced is the Streetwear Industry.  Rather, Sample Clothing Line will continue building its community through principles of inclusion, art, positivity, and celebration.

For the first two years of operation Sample Clothing Line will exclusively sell it’s clothing products online through its flagship ecommerce store.  Moreover, the company will capitalize on the availability of social media platforms hosting an abundance of target customers including Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter.  Later in Year 3 Sample Clothing Line plans to open two physical brand stores in strategic cities across North America.

Throughout this stage of growth the company will further differentiate itself by establishing a platform where artists can collaborate and bring new, innovative fashion items to Sample Clothing Line’s customers.  Instead of giving artists “free range”, Sample Clothing Line will work with them to develop fashion that is cohesive with the brand’s current or upcoming clothing line.  Together, the Sample Clothing Line brand will serve it’s audience by creating sustainable clothing; both environmentally and socially, and progressing individuality over hype culture.

2.2 Industry Overview

We estimate the size of the global streetwear market at USD $185 billion in annual sales, making it by some estimates about 10% of the entire global apparel and footwear market.  Streetwear’s impact – both on retail culture and the numbers involved – has caught the attention of some of the most iconic, established brands in the retail, luxury goods, and fashion industry in general.

Streetwear players come from various parts of the fashion industry. There are pure streetwear brands, while sportswear names are developing their traditional portfolio of sports equipment into a growing streetwear portfolio with the concept of cool, hip sneakers and hoodies. In addition, luxury brands are also working to gain a significant stake in the streetwear market.

2.3 Mission & Vision Statement

Our mission is to promote slow fashion to our target audience.

2.4 Sustainability

Sustainable Supply-chain

Sample Clothing Line is committed to procuring the most sustainable materials available.  As the company is established it will work to find a supplier of hemp fabrics, as this material has been recognized as a way to reduce our environmental impact.

2.5 Goals and Objectives

  • Secure $60,000 in funding from Futurpreneur Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada.
  • Execute the company’s “official launch” on May 1, 2021 via social media and the Sample Clothing Line website/ecommerce store.
  • Control costs while establishing a loyal customer base in Year 1.
  • Expand Sample Clothing Line’s reach into the US marker in Year 2.
  • Continue developing the brands online community on social media platforms Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter.
  • In Year 3 establish two physical brand stores in strategic North American cities.

2.6 Key Success Factors

  • Collaborations that create a bigger audience
  • Establishing our community on social media
  • Providing healthy compensation to local artists
  • Keeping intune with our target audience and reflecting that in our clothes
  • Inventory management: not producing too many articles of clothing
  • Being able to identify and adjust trends quickly
  • Taking risks in styles we’re confident with

2.7 Staffing

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO):

The CEO’s core responsibility is to ensure the health and success of the company. Operations, marketing, finance, strategy, company culture, human resources, hiring, sales, public relations all fall under the responsibility of the CEO. As CEO Mrs. Jane will learn the ins and outs of every position in the company. She will be directing, planning and coordinating operational activities and devising policies and strategies to meet company goals.

Creative Director:

Responsible for overseeing the creative concepts of all collections, artistic work, and collaborations. The responsibility here lies in ensuring the clothing will suit the demographic and represent the brand to its fullest potential.

Community Outreach Manager:

This customer relations role deals with the basic communications between the company and its customers. Responsibilities will include answering calls, responding to emails, customer questions, resolving most customer issues. The more advanced part of this role will be learning and developing our ideal customer. We understand as a brand the importance of thoroughly understanding our customer so this role will include capturing information about the way our customers communicate; therefore, developing our voice and the way we can best reach our audience. Community outreach will be essential to the growth of Sample Clothing Line as we want to collaborate with not only artists, but other businesses as well. The community outreach role will include the planning and implementing of outreach strategies. This position will cultivate relationships with businesses, communities, and relevant organizations that may lead to increased brand awareness through cross promotion.

Store Manager:

The store manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations of their location. One of their main responsibilities is overseeing the company culture of the store and ensuring it’s in line with the wider Sample Clothing Line company culture.  Additionally, the Store Manager is to create an environment where our employees love to be. It is the responsibility of the store manager to not only oversee the running of the store, but to exemplify how it is to work for Sample Clothing Line and create an environment that reflects that. We want our employees to actually enjoy being at work, to look at it like a blessing and not a chore. Aside from company culture, the main roles will include:

  • The recruiting, training, supervising of staff
  • Dealing with customer queries and complaints
  • Maximizing profitability. Setting/meeting sales targets. Motivating staff
  • Present sales incentive opportunities for our employees
  • Managing budgets. Maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Liaising with head office
  • Upkeep of store displays, merchandising standards, standards in general

Fulfillment Manager:

This role will be responsible for monitoring all E-commerce orders, as well as seeing through their fulfilment. This would entail packing all orders to company standards and ensuring everything that leaves the facility matches the quality control set in place by the company. Presentation will be a key part of our brand so the way our packages are delivered to our customers will be essential. We want our customers to be excited about the process of receiving and opening our products. We want to connect with our customers on as many levels as possible, so the role of our Fulfillment Manager helps in elevating the company’s overall appearance and standards. The responsibility here is upholding our company’s presentation and ensuring all orders are packed and shipped out properly. This role will also deal with receiving any returns or sending out any exchanges.

Social Media Manager:

Due to the fact that we will reach our target audience heavily through social media, this position will be essential to the growth of the company and reaching the perfect target audience. This role will plan, implement, monitor and manage the company’s social media strategy. Responsibilities will include increasing brand awareness and posting relevant social media content. Sample Clothing Line will lead the way in new trends, do our own thing, and never “follow or tag onto tacky trends”.

Graphic Designer:

Sample Clothing Line will have it’s own in-house graphic designer to create graphics that will be printed or embroidered on our clothes during the times we are not collaborating with an artist. The graphic designers responsibilities will be bringing the creative directors vision to life. This role will include regular meetings to discuss ideas for future collections where the graphic designer will then produce the work, where a second revision will take place. This role is very important as the graphic designers vision needs to line up with that of the Creative Director. This position is responsible for expert knowledge of our target market and understanding our industries norms and trends in order to produce the most persuasive, on brand designs as possible. The graphic designer will help with any social media marketing needed, company and website design development, advertisements and assist in growing the aesthetic image of the brand.

Seamstress:

This role is to work alongside the Creative Director in creating all in house made samples for each garment. Eventually we would love to produce all our own samples in house, in order to keep overhead costs down. The Seamstress’ role will be unique in that it won’t be a standard Seamstress position. The in house Seamstress will also be responsible for all finishings on clothing, whether it be silkscreening or embroidering. Industry knowledge is very important in this role as the Seamstress will be expected to add to the creativity of the line, bringing new ideas to the table as well as working off the ideas of the creative director. Roles will include constructing samples and garments, operating and maintaining sewing and finishing equipment.

Sales Associate:

Our sales associates will be people our customers not only go to for clothing or style advice, but will add their own personal flare to the store as well. We want to be a company that supports individuality for our staff and customers. Our stores will be a place for people to connect, and collaborate so we want our sales associates to be individuals that our customers will look up to. This position has the responsibility of upholding our company culture, values, providing a heightened level of customer-service, and  building return customers. We expect our sales associates to be good people and want the best for our customers. The general duties for this position are as follows:

  • Greet and welcome anyone who comes into our space
  • Sales and product education
  • Product knowledge
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
  • Advocate for our brand
  • Operating tills, POS machines, processing sales, returns, exchanges
  • Styling and providing personal shopping if necessary or asked for
  • Increasing sales and meeting sales targets
  • Maintaining overall appearance of store, displays, and products
  • Having a good “customer service” attitude no matter what the occasion. Sometimes customers are rude but we need our team to remain calm and kind regardless

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2.8 Management Team

CEO and Creative Director

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3.0 PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Women’s Clothing

Tops: Long sleeve top, Tee shirt, Long sleeve crop top, Tee shirt crop top, Tube top, Tank top, Button up baseball tee, Mock Neck shirt – $45

Sweaters: Crop hoodie, Crop crew neck, Full length hoodie, Full length crew neck, Oversized boyfriend hoodie – $60

Outerwear: Bomber jacket $120 , Coaches jacket $65 , Vest – $80

Bottoms: Chinos, Carpenter pants, Painters pant, Trouser $85, Oversized cuffed boyfriend sweatpant – $65

Accessories: Socks, Tote bags, Crossbody bags, Toques/beanies, Bucket Hats/Snapbacks, Boxers/thongs – $30

Swimwear: Bikinis, One pieces – $60

Athleticwear: Yoga pants, Yoga shorts, Biker shorts, Sports bra $60, Crop athletic jacket $120

Men’s Clothing

Tops: Long sleeve shirt, Tee shirt $45, short sleeve button up shirt, long sleeve button up $70

Pants: Chinos, Carpenter pant – $85

Outerwear: Vest $80 , Bomber jacket – $120

Accessories: Socks, Tote bags, Crossbody bags, Toques/beanies, Bucket Hats/Snapbacks, Boxers – $30

Swimwear: Trunks – $30

Unisex Clothing

Tops: Long sleeve, Short sleeve, Button up, Mock neck shirt – $45

Sweaters: Crewneck – $60

Outerwear: Coach jacket – $65

Accessories: Socks, Tote bags, Crossbody bags, Toques/beanies, Bucket Hats/Snapbacks $30

4.0 OPERATIONS

The company’s operations can be summarized into an 8 stage cycle:

  • Customer Demand: We are always watching to see what’s developing in the Street Style fashion industry.  This stage is critical in developing new products.
  • Product Creation: We develop a small order of prototypes.  New products are always developed with minimal environmental impact; and a commitment to develop clothing that will positively progress the Sample Clothing Line brand.
  • Product Surveying: We receive feedback on our prototypes from a small, diverse set of target customers.  Changes are made on the prototype until we are fully confident in the end product.
  • Production: We develop an order of clothes ready for our customers.  We utilize sustainable products and service providers to ensure our products represent our values.
  • Marketing: Utilizing our preferred social media platforms, muse marketing, instagram ads and in some situations brand partnerships, we get our fresh products in front of the  community and other prospective customers.
  • Ecommerce: Our audience is funnelled to our ecommerce store where they access the latest products available.  They purchase items unique to their taste, and size.
  • Fulfillment: Our fulfillment team ensures our customers receive their products on time, and without any hassle.
  • Customer Care: We separate ourselves from our competition by being widely available by email, direct message and phone 24/7 to service customer concerns, complaints or suggestions.

4.1 Location

Sample Clothing Line Headquarters

For the first year of operation this space will be utilized as the company’s shipping facility, photoshoot area, and product manufacturing centre; executing silk screening and embroidering.

4.2 Equipment

Current Equipment

Total Resale Value: $4,150

Laptop – MacBook Pro – $2000

Used for all business purposes

Afford-A-Flash -flash cure unit – model no. LC1600 $850

Used to cure silk screen ink

Silkscreen Press – INTBUYING 1 colour silkscreen press -$200

Used to hold screens for silk screening

Silkscreen ink, supplies, solvents -$300

Supplies for silk screening

Silkscreen Screens -Stanley’s Signs – $400

Used to print images onto clothes

Silkscreen station – $100

Workbench for silk screen press

Sewing machine – Husqvarna Viking -No.730061859- $270

Used for The Blanket Project and finishing any final cuts

Sewing kit – $30

Used for sewing

Equipment to Acquire

Total Sum: $2,573 + GST

HP ENVY Photo 7155 All-in-One Colour Inkjet Printer – $200

Used for printing heat transfer images for clothing

Vevor 5 In 1 Heat Press Machine – $260

Used to transfer images onto clothing

Brother computerized embroidery machine SE600 – $1000

Used to embroider logos and make patches

Fabric scissors – $26

Used to make crop hoodies, tops and long sleeves

Vintage Olympus film camera – $289

Used to photograph clothing and create desired images for social media

Canon EOS Rebel – $548

Used for digital images for website photoshoots and social media

Lumina Pro Ring light – $250

Used for taking professional photos for the sale of jewelry and will also be used  for social media

4.3 Inventory

The 2021 Sample Clothing Line Clothing Line

Upon business funding, a total of $33,000 including taxes will be allocated to Sample Clothing Line’s 2021 Clothing Line.  $30,000 will be invested in garments for the company’s primary “Cut and Sew” clothing line, and an additional $3,000 will be spent on wholesale clothing.  The company will utilize these materials for Women and Unisex clothing only; subsequently, saving Men’s clothing for their 2022 clothing line.

Starting pieces will be :

  • Unisex button up shirt in short and long sleeve lengths
  • Womens crop top in short and long sleeve length
  • Unisex full length tee shirt and long sleeve shirt
  • Biker shorts for women
  • The “perfect” crop hoodie – we call it this because it literally needs to be perfect. There are too many crops out there right now to launch anything other than the right material, size, shape and fit.
  • Baggy, wide leg, heavy cuffed sweat pants to match our Crop Hoodie

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5.0 market overview.

Overall, there has been significant growth in the Street Style Fashion Industry.  We estimate the size of the global streetwear market at $185 billion in annual sales, making it by some estimates about 10% of the entire global apparel and footwear market.  Streetwear’s impact – both on retail culture and the numbers involved – has caught the attention of some of the most iconic, established brands in the retail and luxury goods sectors and fashion industry generally. Streetwear players come from various parts of the fashion industry. There are pure streetwear brands, while sportswear names are developing their traditional portfolio of sports equipment into a growing streetwear portfolio with the concept of cool, hip sneakers and hoodies. 3

5.1 Market Segment

The Street Style Fashion market is divided into four segments:

1. Product type:

Footwear is the key driver of purchases. More than half (62%) of consumer survey respondents selected footwear as the product they were most likely to buy, followed by roughly a third (30%) who selected tops, including both T-shirts and hoodies. Only 6% of consumer respondents selected accessories.  The general appeal of sneakers and shoes helps to explain footwear’s strong showing. This sector is powered primarily by big players ( Nike , adidas , Puma ) and plenty of smaller labels, bolstered by constant variety (endless collaborations), extreme versatility (shoes can be worn with all manner of clothing) and relatively affordable price points in comparison to luxury clothing.

In contrast to consumers’ reported desires, industry respondents overall reported hoodies, T-shirts and footwear to be their best-selling products at an equal rate. However, when looking specifically at luxury streetwear brands, a higher rate (72%) reported sneakers as their best-selling products, compared with 58% for hoodies and T-shirts. Companies who tactfully introduce sneakers to their product offering can meet the consumer’s demand and enter this market.

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2. Cost per product:

Nine percent of North American and European respondents reported spending $500-$1,000 per month on streetwear, while 18% of respondents in Asia reported spending this amount. Meanwhile, 33% of North American and European consumers reported spending less than $100 a month, while only 21% of Asian respondents reported spending less than $100 a month.  In terms of average spend per streetwear product, more than half (61%) of respondents from North America and Europe reported an average spend of $100-$300, while 11% reported an average spend of $300-$500.  Average spend per product spend jumps significantly when looking at data from Asian respondents. Among Korean and Chinese respondents, 20% reported an average spend of $300-$500. By far, Japanese respondents reported the highest average spend, with 28% reporting an average spend of $300-$500 per product and another 32% reporting an average spend of $500 or more per product. 5

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3. Type of Fashion Companies:

These segments include: high street fashion brands, mid-range fashion brands, luxury brands, sportswear brands, footwear brands, e-commerce retailers, freelance creative brands.

4. Regional Interests:

When measuring why consumers like streetwear, North American and European consumer respondents placed higher importance on streetwear’s community aspect in comparison to newer markets, such as Asia. Among North American and European consumer respondents, close to half (40%) indicated community was a key factor, compared to only 12% of respondents in Asia. Meanwhile, almost half (41%) of Chinese and Japanese respondents indicated political statement as a key factor determining why they like streetwear, while only 11% of North American and European respondents reported political statements. 6

5.2 Market Trends

ECOMMERCE FASHION INDUSTRY

There are four notable opportunities driving growth in the ecommerce fashion industry:

  • Expanding global markets outside the West
  • Increasing online access and smartphone penetration
  • Emerging worldwide middle-classes with disposable income
  • Innovating technologies to create experiential ecommerce

PERSONALIZATION OF PRODUCTS

According to data presented by Nosto at a recent Growing Your Online Funnel Webinar , personalization is a leading factor in ecommerce at large:

  • 43% of purchases are influenced by personalized recommendations or promotions
  • 75% of consumers prefer brands to personalize messaging, offers, and experiences
  • 94% of companies see personalization as critical to current and future success 7

5.3 Competition

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5.4 Competitive Advantage

Sample Clothing Line’s competitive advantage lies in its ability to understand the audience.

5.5 Risk Analysis

The most notable risk factors for the company include:

Inventory Management: If too many pieces of clothing are produced the company may be at a loss.  If not enough clothing is produced the company may be seen as a standard streetwear company “creating hype”.

Trend Analysis: In a perfect world the company’s products will represent trends on the rise, and trends in style.  However, if the company is selling products that are out of style it may lose appeal and credibility.

Marketing: This is a sensitive area that must be executed carefully.  The company’s brand identity and messaging must be in parallel with the target audiences expectations.  If at any time the brand is misrepresented, customers may be lost.

Covid-19: Considering the company’s digital strategy, Covid-19 only poses a minimal risk.  Sample Clothing Line will continue its digital strategy until Year 3, where two physical brand stores will be opened.  At that time the global population will be largely vaccinated, and if Covid-19 posed an additional risks the digital strategy could be continued.

Industry Landscape: The sheer competitive landscape of the clothing industry poses a huge risk to industry players.  Sample Clothing Line plans to minimize this risk by offering products that form a cult-like community of customers.  The company’s products will be of the highest quality fabrics, sourced sustainably, and designed by local artists and our creative team to satisfy our customers desire to express individuality and unite for social justice.

6.0 SALES & MARKETING PLAN

Our customers’ problem is they feel like none of the standard stores or shopping malls have clothing that suits them. It’s all fast fashion with no soul, or purpose behind it. All the brand logos and clothing items look the same. Our target customer wants a brand they can be a part of, and belong to.

6.1 Target Customer

Our target customer has the following characteristics:

  • 18 – 28 years of age
  • All genders
  • Low-medium income quintile ($35,000 – $45,000)
  • Socially conscious, likes to support good causes
  • Passionate about music: rap, punk, r&b, hip hop, metal
  • Considers fashion as a way to express their personality
  • Price conscious with new brands but will buy in once brand trust has been gained
  • Cares about outward appearance but not in a materialistic sense
  • Either skateboards, snowboards or surfs
  • Health conscious and loves brands that provide knowledge on health and wellness
  • Cares about shipping prices

6.2 Key Channels

Social Media Marketing: Our young audience lives on social media.  By engaging daily on Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter we plan to build our Sample Clothing Line community.  Our competitors have proven that social media is the most effective medium to reach 18 – 28 year olds.

Instagram Ads: Pay per click advertising (PPC), and specifically Instagram ads are an excellent way to grow our customer-base due to the availability of targeted marketing geographically and demographically.

Brand Partnerships: By partnering with other companies to create specialty items we receive visibility that wouldn’t otherwise be there.   Brand partnerships are seen as a crucial channel for growth in the Street Style fashion industry.

Muse Marketing: This is our proprietary approach to “influencer marketing”.  We want to get away from the term influencer as much as possible because partnering with influencers will lose a great deal of respect from our audience. However, people who have real, influential power will be sources of collaboration for our brand and we will call on them to publicly support us.  Through muse marketing we will develop brand advocates that lead people to live a more positive, happy and healthy life, by standing up Sample Clothing Line’s values.

6.3 SWOT Analysis

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7.0 FINANCIAL PLAN

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Clothing Line Business Plan

How to create a clothing line marketing plan.

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Capturing the interest of potential buyers is crucial in the dynamic fashion industry. To achieve this, you need effective marketing strategies, which require a well-considered marketing plan for promoting your clothing line.

While you put your sweat and all your work into designing the clothes, ensure you have a solid plan in place to make sure that the clothes sell themselves practically.

We understand that the thought of creating a marketing plan is overwhelming. Worry not; here is a guide on how to write a clothing line marketing plan . So, without further ado, let’s get started.

Key Takeaways

  • A clothing line marketing plan helps reach potential customers, builds loyalty, and outlines digital and traditional marketing strategies.
  • Knowing your target audience’s demographics, preferences, and behaviors will help you customize your strategies.
  • Establishing a strong brand identity with consistent logos, colors, and fonts builds trust.
  • Conducting SWOT and competitor analysis helps identify your brand’s strengths and USP.
  • Allocating a budget, generally 3-5% of projected sales, will help you meet your goals.
  • Regularly monitoring sales, brand awareness, and customer engagement outcomes is essential to know you are on the right path.
  • Remember, a marketing plan is a dynamic document, so adapt your strategies to the changing trends of the clothing line industry.

What is a Clothing Line Marketing Plan?

A clothing line marketing plan outlines strategies, tactics, and other methods through which entrepreneurs can promote their fashion brands. It helps fashion brands to reach potential customers and turn them into loyal customers.

It also outlines what you’ll do for a certain time to grow your clothing business. It contains goals, budget decisions, and plans for both digital & traditional marketing.

Thus, it is like a guide for what you have to do in the next quarter or year and how it will help you grow.

Why is a Clothing Marketing Plan Important?

Entrepreneurs often fail to convey their messages to the target audience; this is where a fashion marketing plan comes to the rescue.

  • It outlines steps on how to make your clothing brand succeed through various channels.
  • It helps you to know your target market and ways of how to reach them.
  • A well-structured plan with excellent strategies increases a loyal customer base.
  • A marketing plan also highlights your competitive advantage and what makes you unique.
  • It highlights the marketing budget, which keeps you in check for your spending.

A solid marketing plan helps you to stand out and guides you through each step in your journey.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to write a marketing plan for a clothing brand:

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Clothing Line Marketing Plan

1. understand your target audience.

Start understanding your target audience by gathering some basic information about them, like their age, location, gender, income, and job.

After having the basic knowledge, dig deeper into their lifestyles, values, interests, and shopping patterns. Also, find out whether they prefer in-store or online shopping, and do they choose trendy clothes or timeless classics.

Knowing your target customers’ behavior and pain points is necessary while planning strategies.

You can also ask questions like:

  • Are they looking for plus-size options?
  • Do they prefer designer wear or affordable basics?

Knowing this will help you communicate the right message to your target market.

You can even run surveys to learn more about what they like and dislike on various social media platforms. This way you will get your ideal consumers.

For example, your ideal customers can be:

  • Fashion-conscious millennials (fashion influencers)
  • People prefer gender-neutral apparel
  • Fitness enthusiasts who prefer activewear

Understanding your target audience helps you focus your marketing efforts, resulting in more leads & conversions.

2. Establish Your Brand Identity

Think of your fashion brand identity as its personality. The logo you create, the colors you choose, and the fonts will all work together to make your brand image.

Choose clothing colors that align with your brand’s message and personality. Select fonts that are elegant and bold. For example, Nike’s swoosh or Apple’s Apple logo is prominent and easy to remember.

Brand identity is not only about the logo but also about your brand story. Thus, craft a compelling brand story and include visuals in it. In short, your logo, interior, packaging, visiting cards, and website are all part of your brand identity.

Some of the examples of the brand identity of famous clothing stores are:

  • Nike : Their brand identity revolves around athleticism and performance. The Swoosh logo represents speed and motion. The tagline “Just do it” represents individuals pushing their limits.
  • Ralph Lauren : Ralph Lauren’s brand identity showcases classic American elegance. The brand is characterized by its Polo logo.
  • Gucci : Gucci’s brand identity showcases luxury and opulence. Their double-G logo and use of rich colors and bold patterns convey a sense of extravagance and high fashion.

As high-end fashion brands have maintained consistency and quality, you also build trust and loyalty among target customers to build a strong fashion brand identity.

3. Conduct a SWOT & Competitive Analysis

Performing competitor and SWOT analysis is necessary, as it provides a clear understanding of your brand’s strong points.

It will help you know your strengths like quality and unique designs, weaknesses such as production delay or limited resources, threats like market saturation or supply chain disruptions, and opportunities like the growth of eCommerce, customization, etc.

On the external front, if you know everything about your competitors, then it is easy to identify your USP and then work on strategies accordingly.

Some of the questions to ask while conducting competitor analysis:

  • Who are your primary competitors?
  • What are their strengths and weaknesses?
  • What is their market share and growth forecast
  • How do they price their products compared to your clothing brand?
  • What marketing efforts do they use?
  • How their customer reviews and feedback are?
  • What innovations have they introduced recently?

The following is an example of a SWOT analysis , prepared using Upmetrics’ business plan template:

SWOT & Competitive Analysis

By combining the results of both analyses, you can create a great fashion marketing strategy that focuses on your USP.

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4. Set Measurable Marketing Goals

Before you start marketing, do not forget to set SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) business goals. As it will help you understand what is working and what is not.

Here are some common primary goals for a clothing brand:

Increasing brand awareness

You can set a goal to increase your fashion brand awareness by 50% through discounts, gifts, engaging content, social media, and other channels.

Increase sales

After spreading brand awareness, set a measurable goal for more sales too. For example, keep a target of increasing activewear sales by 10% in one month.

Improve Customer Loyalty

Encouraging repeat sales and fostering brand loyalty among your existing customer base is essential for long-term success. You can achieve customer loyalty through loyalty programs and discounts. For instance, you can set a goal of raising existing customers by 15% this quarter.

Partnership & collaborations

Collaborating with other brands or influencers will help you reach a wider audience. You might set a target of collaborating with 2-4 influencers a year to improve your clothing brand awareness.

Each of these goals should be time-bound with a deadline; for example, you might set the target for 6-12 months or 1 quarter.

These goals provide a clear roadmap for your fashion brand’s success, enabling you to track progress and celebrate every achievement.

5. Describe Your Marketing and Sales Strategies

In this fast-paced fashion industry, converting potential customers into existing ones needs strategic tactics. So, the next step is to mention your marketing and sales strategies in the fashion marketing plan.

Sales strategies

Sales strategies are techniques and marketing measures to sell your clothing brand products. Some of the sales strategies are:

  • Customer loyalty programs: Create a loyalty program to reward loyal customers. Give them benefits like discounts, early access to new collections, and exclusive deals to keep them coming back for more.
  • Promotions and sales events: Promotions and sales events can be planned during key seasonal times like “Black Friday” sales or “Back-to-school” sales. You can offer BOGO sales, clearance sales, flash sales, bundle sales, etc.
  • Visual merchandising: Create visually appealing displays in physical stores and online platforms. High-quality images, product videos, and 360-degree views can help customers visualize the clothing, leading to higher sales.

Marketing strategies

Whereas sales strategies are measures to sell your products, marketing strategies are to promote your product in front of your target audiences, some of the marketing tactics are:

  • Content marketing: Content is a powerful tool but for that, you need to create marketing materials on a prior basis. Some of the content marketing tactics are fashion blog posts, video content, user-generated content, etc. Remember to create content that entices new customers to visit your clothing brand.
  • Email marketing: Collecting email addresses from customers and website visitors enables fashion brands to send product descriptions, product updates, offers & discounts, fashion insights, and more to engage and retain customers through emails.
  • Social media marketing: Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok will help you spread your marketing efforts in no time. These platforms can be used to showcase product photos and run paid targeted ads to drive sales.Social media platforms let you target your ads to a specific audience based on the audience’s location, demographics, or interests. Simply run an ad for the audience that’s most likely to be interested in your brand.

In conclusion, sales strategies focus heavily on the actual selling of things. Whereas, the goal of marketing strategies is to define the target audience, produce interesting content, and promote the brand to draw in new customers and retain them.

6. Determine Your Marketing Budget

Before setting the budget, first, know your financial situation and look into how much you can allocate to marketing without hampering any other essential aspects.

Now consider your business goal; are you aiming to increase loyalty, spread brand awareness, or increase sales? Because if you are a new clothing line business, then you might want to spread brand awareness.

Then it is time to evaluate your target market and the channels you will use like social media, print media, or are going to appoint brand ambassadors. This way, you will know which channel needs more investment.

In general, according to a CMO survey, companies spend nearly 54% of their marketing budget on digital marketing. Keep this in mind, and don’t forget to note what your competitors are doing, so that you can be in the competitive landscape with them.

Lastly, know your projected annual income which will help you put aside your budget. Generally, entrepreneurs keep 3-5% aside from projected sales as their budget and spend money wisely.

7. Implement Clothing Brand Marketing Ideas & Strategies

Whether it is marketing online or traditionally, proper implementation of all the tactics is necessary for launching your clothing brand.

Firstly, break down the plan into smaller tasks, like first publishing Instagram posts, then incorporating influencer collaboration, etc. Then implement everything according to the marketing calendar you make.

By putting your marketing plan into action, you can make sure that your efforts aren’t wasted and reach your target market. Additionally, this stage facilitates customer engagement, buzz-building, and excitement-building for your fashion brand.

In conclusion, the implementation phase brings your clothing brand to life in the eyes of consumers, making it an essential step toward achieving your market goals.

8. Monitor the Success of Your Marketing Plan

Monitoring the success of your marketing tactics ensures that all your efforts are going to the right place and you are getting the correct response.

It allows you to measure the effectiveness of your efforts and lets you know the effects in terms of sales, brand awareness, customer engagement, or customer loyalty.

Also, it helps you pinpoint which strategies are working and which are not. By tracking website traffic, footfall, social media engagement, and sales, you will get to know which strategy is working and where to invest more.

For example, if you find that social media advertisements are giving more results than email marketing campaigns, then you can shift your focus and resources accordingly.

Some of the key metrics to measure success are sales revenue, social media engagement rate, customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (CLV), email engagement, etc.

Moreover, monitoring allows you to adapt to changing circumstances. The fashion industry is dynamic, and consumer preferences can shift rapidly, especially with seasonal trends.

Regularly assessing your marketing plan’s performance enables you to spot trends or shifts in customer behavior early on. This, in turn, empowers you to make timely adjustments to your strategies, ensuring your brand remains relevant and competitive.

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In conclusion, a well-crafted fashion marketing plan, coupled with a thorough business plan, plays a key role in the success of a clothing line business.

Utilizing business plan software can simplify the planning process significantly.

So, take the chance to boost your fashion business. Put in the effort to create a strong marketing and business plan today because your business’s success depends on it.

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Frequently asked questions, what are the 4 p’s of fashion marketing.

The 4 P’s also known as fashion marketing mix are:

Are there cost-effective marketing strategies for a clothing line?

Yes, there are several cost-effective marketing tactics to promote clothing brands. Some of the strategies are:

  • Social media marketing
  • Leveraging content
  • Email advertising
  • DIY photography and videography
  • Referral programs

What are the key trends in the clothing industry right now?

Several trends are shaping the future of the clothing line industry, but sustainability is on the lead and it is not going anywhere soon. Apart from sustainability, other trends are:

  • Gender neutral clothes
  • Small-scale retail stores for customization
  • Tech-infused clothes

Where Can I Find Templates or Examples of Clothing Line Marketing Plans?

You can find business planning resources and guides on SBA’s portal . Apart from that, you can find fashion business plan templates and marketing guides on business plan software such as Upmetrics , they also have 400+ business plan samples .

How do seasonal trends affect my clothing line marketing plan and how should I adapt?

Seasonal trends tend to change customer preferences, weather-related collection, seasonal shifts in inventory, and other things. The slightest shift in season needs modification in the marketing plan.

Remember your marketing plan for a clothing brand is a living document, it will need changes according to the trends. You can adapt to the changes by making seasonal plans on a prior basis.

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Clothing Line Business Plan [Sample Template]

By: Author Tony Martins Ajaero

Home » Business ideas » Fashion Industry » Clothing Line

Are you about starting a clothing line company? If YES, here is a detailed sample clothing line business plan template & FREE feasibility report. Okay, so we have considered all the requirements for starting a clothing line .

We have analyzed and drafted a sample clothing line marketing plan backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing ideas for clothing line businesses. In this article, we will take it further by providing you an in-depth sample clothing line business plan template.

A Sample Clothing Line Business Plan Template

1. industry overview.

The fashion industry all over the globe is known as a thriving trade. The clothing line business which happens to be a subset of the industry is also booming as the years go by. There are various clothing labels that abound; some are national brands, whilst the others are international brands.

The fashion industry- especially cloth making business was not as easy as it is now (Years ago). This was because clothes were handmade based on demand by individuals.

In the 20 th century after the invention of sewing machines (industrial sewing machines), it became pretty much easier to produce clothes in tons. Therefore, technology indeed is responsible for opening up the clothing industry to a large extent.

Clothes can now go through factory system of production and still maintain good quality and standard sizes. With that, it is easier for retailers to order and sell clothes at fixed prices in departmental stores and boutiques without stress.

The fashion industry is a creation of the modern age. It is no wonder that fashion style changes at a regular basis and in most cases people go back to the past to re – introduce old fashion. The fashion industry is indeed a rapidly changing industry; fashion trends will always come and go at different seasons.

The bottom line is that successful clothing labels have a thorough grasp of the market and they know how to meet the needs of the consumers, as well as cajole them to accept what they have to offer because they are always flexible and creative

No doubt, a retailer or wholesale distributor can order for diverse sizes of clothes from anywhere in the world, and sell in his or her country without even visiting the production factory. As a matter of fact, clothing line based business is one business that has the capacity to survive regardless of what is happening in the economy of the world.

Economic downturn or even a galloping inflation does not in any way affect the sale of clothes; people can’t do without wearing clothes. From time immemorial, the fashion industry is known to be one of the largest employers of labor ( both directly and indirectly ) in the united states of America.

Some of the leading labels in the fashion industry are from the United States of America. Although some of these clothing label outsource the production of their clothes to other parts of the world; predominantly countries in Asia just in the bid to cut cost.

Some cities of the world are considered to be main fashion hubs; they dictate what happens in the industry. The cities are Paris, Milan, New York City, and London.

These cities are known to host fashion exhibitions; designers who want to play at the global stage ensure that they exhibit their clothing collections to fashion enthusiasts during fashion week in any of the cities mentioned above. As a fashion designer, once your brand is accepted in any of the fashion capitals of the world, it wouldn’t be too long before you become a globally recognized clothing label – brand.

2. Executive Summary

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ is an international clothing line that will be located in Huston, Texas. We have been able to secure a large warehouse that will be converted to our production factory. We were able to out rightly buy over the facility with the help of our bank.

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ will be involved in the production of clothes (casual, corporate, sport clothes et al) that will meet the needs of male, female, young adult and children. Our target is to become one of the leading brands in the fashion industry in the world and we will ensure that every cloth that leaves our factory can favorable compete with the best brands in the industry.

Our workers are going to be selected from a pool of talented dress markers in and around Huston, Texas and we will ensure that we take them through the required trainings that will position them to meet the expectation of the company – Classic Label™ Clothing Line™.

We have put plans in place to build a state of the art clothing line production factory in Huston Texas, which is why we have entered agreement with some manufacturers of sewing machines to produce customized sewing machines for us that will give us the quality of clothes that we want to be known for.

Our factory will be well equipped and we will ensure that we follow the trend in the industry. Classic Label™ Clothing Line™, will manufacture clothes for high end customers and also for low income earner; we want to become one of the people’s choice where ever our clothes are put up for sale.

Aside from mass production of clothes, we will also be engaged in customized production of clothes for customers based on their demands.

We are quite aware that there are some clients such as sporting clubs, political parties, schools, churches and organizations that would need quality customized clothes for specific purposes and we are well prepared to deliver as requested.

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ is owned by a group of investors with same investment ideology. One of the owners of the company who is also going to become the chief executive officer / President of the organization is Dr. Sydney Wilberforce; he is a fashion enthusiast.

Dr. Wilberforce has Degree in Fashion Designing and also an MBA from Harvard. He is well respected in the fashion industry, prior to starting Classic Label™ Clothing Line™; he was the creative director in one of the world’s leading fashion label that is based in New York City.

3. Our Products and Services

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ was established with the aim of producing quality and highly fashionable clothes for men, women, young adults and children. We know that quality is a key factor that will help us sell our brand which is why we have but in place a competent quality assurance team that will ensure that all our clothes meet and even surpass our customers’ expectations.

We will work hard to ensure that Classic Label™ Clothing Line is not just accepted nationally in the united states of America, but also in other parts of the world. Here is a list of our products;

  • Men’s corporate Shirts
  • Men’s Casual Shirts
  • Women’s corporate dress
  • Women’s casual dress
  • Jackets ( male, female, adults and children )
  • Sport shirts
  • Children’s clothes
  • Winter clothes

4. Our Mission and Vision Statement

  • Our vision is to establish a clothing line whose brand will not only be accepted in the United States of America, but also in other parts of the world.
  • Our mission is to establish a clothing line that will make available a wide range of clothes for male, female, young adults and children; a clothing label that will favorably with international clothing labels like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Gap, Mango and Calvin Kline et al at the global stage.

Our Business Structure

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ is a clothing line that want to start small, but grow big in order to compete favorably with leading clothing brands in the fashion industry both in the United States and on a global stage. We are aware of the importance of building a solid business structure that can support the picture of the kind of business we want to own.

Although Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ will start operation from a single factory in Houston, Texas, but we have a bigger picture; we want to grow to the level where we will build factories in Thailand and China. Our clothing brand is going to be specifically designed to penetrate the world’s fashion industry.

At Classic Label™ Clothing Line™, we will ensure that we hire people that are qualified, hardworking, customer centric and are ready to work to help us build a prosperous business that will benefit all the stake holders ( the owners, workforce, and customers ).

As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our senior management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of five years or more. In view of the above, we have decided to hire qualified and competent hands to occupy the following positions;

  • Chief Executive Officer (Owner)
  • General Manager

Human Resources and Admin Manager

  • Sales and Marketing Executive

Fashion Designers

Quality Control Officer

  • Factory Worker

5. Job Roles and Responsibilities

Chief Executive Officer – CEO:

  • Increases management’s effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; providing educational opportunities.
  • Responsible for providing direction for the business
  • Creates, communicates, and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy.
  • Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
  • Evaluates the success of the organization

General Manager:

  • Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.
  • Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.
  • Coordinates efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; coordinating actions with corporate staff.
  • Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices.
  • Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals
  • Responsible for recruitment
  • Responsible for payment of salaries
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Responsible for managing the daily activities in the factory
  • Responsible for supervising all the employees
  • Responsible for planning sales, monitoring inventory, selecting the merchandise, and writing and pricing orders to vendors
  • Ensures that the organization operates within stipulated budget.
  • Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of HR and administrative tasks for the organization
  • Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
  • Carries out staff induction for new team members
  • Responsible for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
  • Responsible for arranging travel, meetings and appointments
  • Oversees the smooth running of the daily office activities.

Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Manages external research and coordinate all the internal sources of information to retain the organizations’ best customers and attract new ones
  • Models demographic information and analyzes the volumes of transactional data generated by customer purchases

Accountant / Cashier:

  • Receives payments on behalf of the organization
  • Issues receipt to customers
  • Prepares financial report at the end of every working week
  • Handles all financial transaction on behalf of the company
  • Interfaces with the organization’s banks
  • Responsible for payment of tax, levies and utility bills
  • Any other duty as assigned by the CEO / store manager
  • Responsible for designing clothes to meet the latest trend
  • Stays abreast with the dynamics of the clothing line industry
  • Researches and advice the organization on style, size and other trendy fashion statements
  • Ensures that all the clothes in our production line meets the required quality before they are released in the market
  • Makes certain that production and manufacturing lines perform efficiently, coordinate employee efforts, and facilitate communications between management and production departments.
  • Devises ways of improving the manufacturing process to ensure higher-quality goods
  • Ensures that manufacturing production lines run smoothly and generate a consistently suitable output for their employers
  • Ensures that the organization work in line with international best practices
  • Handles any other responsibility as assigned by the general manager
  • Responsible for sewing clothes as instructed by the supervisor / fashion designer
  • Responsible for cutting clothing materials to fit the expected design and size
  • Handles any other duty as assigned by the general manager

Factory Workers:

  • Responsible for ironing and packaging of clothes
  • Responsible for movement of equipment and raw materials as required
  • Ensures that toiletries and supplies don’t run out of stock
  • Cleans both the interior and exterior of the factory
  • Any other duty as assigned by the restaurant manager

6. SWOT Analysis

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ intends to build a clothing line business that will manufacture clothes for men, women, young adult and children. We will be based in Huston, Texas, but we will not restrict the sale of our clothes to the U.S alone, we will sell our product in other parts of the world.

In other to achieve this in a highly competitive industry like the fashion industry, we must ensure that we critically look through our strength, our weaknesses, the opportunities available in the industry and the threats that we will are likely going to face.

Because of the nature of business we are involved in and the brand we want to build, we are able to hire the services of an HR and Business consultant with bias in fashion and retailing to help us conduct a thorough SWOT analysis and to help us create a Business model that will help us achieve our business goals and objectives. This is the summary of the SWOT analysis that was conducted for Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ Clothing Line;

Perhaps one of our strongest points of strength could be attributed to the quality of employees and the latest machines and equipment that we have in our production factory. Our chief executive officer will be bring is wealth of experience to the table and that is indeed a huge positive for Classic Label™ Clothing Line.

A major weakness that may count against us is the fact that we are a new clothing line company and we don’t have the financial capacity to compete with multi – billion dollars fashion label like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Gap, Mango and Calvin Kline et al when it comes to controlling the market.

  • Opportunities:

One thing is certain, whether good or bad, people will always look for clothes to wear; the opportunity for clothing line to sell their clothes is massive and we hope to leverage on these opportunities.

Just like any other business, one of the major threats that we are likely going to face is economic downturn. It is a fact that economic downturn affects purchasing power. Another threat that may likely confront us is the arrival of a new clothing line who may want to adopt same business model like us.

7. MARKET ANALYSIS

  • Market Trends

Presently, the fashion industry relies more on mass market sales for them to make the kind of income that will sustain the business.

The mass market take care of a wide range of customers that cuts across both the rich and the poor. Most of the new clothing brands that are trying to catch – up with the market ensures that they produce ready-to-wear clothes using trends set by leading fashion label.

What they do is that, they see the direction of the trend as established by renowned fashion brand before producing their own versions of the original look – by making use of cheaper fabrics and simpler production processes which can easily be done by machine.

They can comfortably sell such product at a cheaper price to the masses who can’t afford to buy the original which is often way too expensive for the common man.

Clothing line and fashion designers now leverage on the runway – fashion expo to promote and attract market their products. Any fashion designer who is recognized in Paris, Milan, New York City, or London can comfortably become a global recognize fashion label.

8. Our Target Market

No doubt the clothing line industry has the widest range of customers; everybody on planet earth wears clothes howbeit different designs, quality and style. In view of that, we have created strategies that will enable us reach out to people that cut across different classes in the society; we will produce clothes for male, female, young adults and children.

We have conducted our market research and survey and we will ensure that our clothing label is well accepted in the marketplace. These are the different group of people that we will be producing clothes for;

  • Young Adult
  • Corporate Executives
  • Expectant mothers
  • Sports Men and Women (sport clubs)
  • Churches (Customized church robes)
  • Para Military organizations (Uniforms)

Our Competitive Advantage

Our competitive advantage as a clothing line company is the fact that we are going to produce clothes for a wide range of people. As such; we will produce clothes for both the rich and the poor.

Another competitive advantage for Classic Label™ Clothing Line is the quality and wealth of experience of its management team. The management team comprises of professionals who have worked with some of the leading international brands in the fashion industry.

Our latest machines and equipment also counts towards our advantage especially when it comes to competing with clothing line within the same category that we operate. The quality of every clothes that comes out of our production line must be certified ok before they are released to the market.

9. SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

  • Sources of Income

Classic Label™ Clothing Line™ will be involved in the production of clothes (casual, corporate, sport clothes et al) that will meet the needs of male, female, young adult and children. In view of that, we will generate income from the sale of;

  • Jackets (male, female, adults and children)
  • Winter Clothes

10. Sales Forecast

It is important to state that our sales forecast is based on the data gathered during our feasibility studies , market survey and also some of the assumptions readily available on the field. It is important to state that people buy clothes for different purposes and clothes sell all through the calendar year.

If it is winter, the demand for winter clothes will increase and if it is summer, the demand for summer clothes will increase. Below are the sales projections that we were able to come up with for the first three years of operations;

  • First Year-:  $ 1,000,000
  • Second Year-: $1,500,000
  • Third Year-: $2,500,000

N.B: This projection is done based on what is obtainable in the clothing line (fashion) industry and with the assumption that there wouldn’t be any major economic downturn, as well as any clothing line that will adopt our unique business model. Please note that the above projection might be lower and at the same time it might be higher.

  • Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy

Since we are a new clothing line who wants to take on the international market, we have decided to model some of the leading international clothing manufacturing brand.

We will ensure that we interact with our target market (customers) and sample their opinions to know what they want before mass – producing clothes. It is easier to penetrate the market when what you produce is exactly what the people have always wanted.

The fashion industry is indeed a very competitive industry; thus, all clothing coy must ensure that they are always on their toes and in touch with the trend, if indeed they want to continue to be in business. We are aware of this, which is why we hired business consultant with a bias for marketing and sales to help us craft a winning marketing and sales strategy.

In summary, Classic Label™ Clothing Line will adopt the following sales and marketing approach to promote and sale our clothes;

  • Introduce our clothing label by sending introductory letters to churches, schools, paramilitary, and other establishment that wears uniforms
  • Attend fashion expos in the U.S and in other parts of the world
  • Organize our own fashion show; in order for us to display our designs / clothes
  • Advertise our clothing label in newspapers, TV and radio stations
  • Canvass that celebrities to wear and help us promote our clothing label
  • List our business on yellow pages ads
  • Leverage on the internet to promote our business
  • Direct marketing
  • Word of mouth marketing (referrals)

11. Publicity and Advertising Strategy

Publicity and advertising in the fashion public industry involves being in touch with the organizations target market and being very creative and proactive. No doubt the media plays a very big role when it comes to helping a clothing label gain international significance.

The social media also plays an important role in modern day fashion publicity and advertisement; it gives fashion brands the ability to reach out to a wider range of customers all over the world within a short period of time and of course at a very cheaper price.

Any fashion label that wants to take on the market must be deliberate when it comes to building brand awareness and credibility. Most often than not, big – time clothing labels ensure that they create great hype whenever they are about to release any unique design from their stable.

Social media, such as blogs, micro blogs, podcasts, photo and video sharing sites are some of the tools fashion designers leverage on to promote their labels.

Some of the preferred social media platforms that are used in the fashion industry are Instagram, Tumblr, WordPress, Facebook, twitter, YouTube and other sharing sites. Here are the platforms we intend leveraging on to promote and advertise People’s Choice Retail Store;

  • Place adverts on both print (newspapers and fashion magazines) and electronic (radio and TV) media platforms
  • Sponsor relevant community programs like school fashion shows et al
  • Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like; Instagram, Tumblr, WordPress, Facebook, twitter, YouTube and other sharing sites.et al to promote our brand
  • Attend local and intentional fashion expos
  • Organize our own fashion shows
  • Promote our clothing label on our own official websites and online fashion community
  • Build relationship with celebrities especially in the entertainment industry and sports to endorse of clothing label.

12. Our Pricing Strategy

Classic Label™ Clothing Line will ensure that we design and manufactured products that will meet the financial capacity of different classes of people in different parts of the world. The prices for all our clothes will be affordable and at the same time competitive with what is obtainable in the fashion cum clothing line industry.

  • Payment Options

Our payment policy is all inclusive because we are quite aware that different people prefer different payment options as it suits them. Here are the payment options that will be available in every of our outlets where our clothes will be sold;

  • Payment by cash
  • Payment via Point of Sale (POS) Machine
  • Payment via online bank transfer (online payment portal)
  • Payment via Mobile money

In view of the above, we have chosen banking platforms that will help us achieve our payment plans without any itches.

Machines, Tools and Equipment to Start a Clothing Line

These are the machines, equipment and tools that we would need to start our clothing line business;

  • Industrial machines
  • Pattern makers for crafting designs.
  • Women and men dress forms used for garment building.
  • Hole punchers
  • Straight and curved rulers
  • Measuring tapes
  • Notchers for marking seams.
  • Dotted pattern paper.
  • Sewing machine needles
  • Hand sewing needles.
  • Sketching books.
  • Drapings tools.
  • Dressmaking Stick pins
  • Style tapes
  • Fabric shears
  • Soft lead pencil
  • Marking pen
  • Pattern plotter.
  • Pattern making software.
  • CAD tools for designs
  • Digital drawing tools
  • Digitizer board for pattern scanning.
  • Heat transfer machines for T-shirts.
  • Print tables.
  • Labels and Tags.
  • Packaging materials
  • Industrial pressing irons
  • Supply of fabrics

13. Startup Expenditure (Budget)

This are the key areas where we will spend our start – up capital;

  • The Total Fee for Registering the Business in Houston , Texas – $750 .
  • Legal expenses for obtaining licenses (Health department license and business license) and permits (Fire department permit, Air and water pollution control permit, and Sign permit et al) – $4,500 .
  • Budget for publicity and advertisement of our brand – $50,000
  • Cost for hiring Consultant – $2,000 .
  • Insurance ( general liability , theft, workers’ compensation and property casualty) coverage at a total premium – $30,800 .
  • Cost of accounting software, CRM software and Payroll Software – $3,000
  • Cost for leasing facility for our production factory – $70,000 .
  • Cost for facility remodeling – $50,000 .
  • Cost for purchasing initial supply of fabrics, racks, hangers and packaging materials – ( $100,000 )
  • Phone and Utilities (gas, sewer, water and electric) deposits – ( $3,500 ).
  • Operational cost for the first 3 months (salaries of employees, payments of bills et al) – $40,000
  • The cost for Start-up inventory – $15,000
  • Cost for sewing machines and other sewing equipment and tools – $250,000
  • The cost for the purchase of furniture and gadgets (Printers, Telephone, vacuum cleaner, tables and chairs et al) – $30,000 .
  • The cost of Launching a Website – $600
  • The cost for our grand opening party – $5,500
  • Miscellaneous supplies – $10,000

We would need an estimate of $2million to successfully launch our clothing line business in Houston, Texas.

Generating Funding / Startup Capital for Classic Label™ Clothing Line

Classic Label is a private business that is solely owned and financed by Bob Wesley and family. They do not intend to welcome any external business partners which is why he has decided to restrict the sourcing of the start – up capital to 3 major sources. These are the areas we intend generating our start – up capital;

  • The Chief Executive Officer who happens to be the lead partner will contribute 20 percent of the start – up capital from his personal savings and other sources
  • 30% of the capital will be generated from partners and investors
  • 50% of the capital will be sourced from banks as a loan facility

14. Sustainability and Expansion Strategy

The future of a business lies in the numbers of loyal customers that they have the capacity and competence of the employees, their investment strategy and the business structure. If any of these factors is missing from a business (company), then it won’t be too long before the business close shop.

Classic Label™ Clothing Line will ensure that all the factors listed above are reinforced on a regular basis and also we will engage in continuous capacity building of our workforce.

As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our senior management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of five years or more. This will enable us secure their loyalty and services for a long period of time.

We will make sure that the right foundation, structures and processes are put in place to ensure that employee welfare is well taken of. Our company’s corporate culture is designed to drive our business to greater heights and training and retraining of our workforce is at the top burner.

Check List / Milestone

  • Business Name Availability Check: Completed
  • Business Registration: Completed
  • Opening of Corporate Bank Accounts: Completed
  • Securing Point of Sales (POS) Machines: Completed
  • Opening Mobile Money Accounts: Completed
  • Opening Online Payment Platforms: Completed
  • Application and Obtaining Tax Payer’s ID: In Progress
  • Application for business license and permit licenses (Health department license and business license, Fire department permit, Air and water pollution control permit, and Sign permit et al): Completed
  • Purchase of Insurance for the Business: Completed
  • Acquiring facility and remodeling the facility: In Progress
  • Conducting Feasibility Studies: Completed
  • Generating capital from business partners / investors: Completed
  • Applications for Loan from the bank: In Progress
  • writing of business plan: Completed
  • Drafting of Employee’s Handbook: Completed
  • Drafting of Contract Documents and other relevant Legal Documents: In Progress
  • Design of The Company’s Logo: Completed
  • Graphic Designs and Printing of Packaging Marketing / Promotional Materials: In Progress
  • Recruitment of employees: In Progress
  • Purchase of sewing machines and sewing equipment / tools: In Progress
  • Purchase of furniture and gadgets (Printers, Telephone, vacuum cleaner, tables and chairs et al): In progress
  • Creating Official Website for the Company: Completed
  • Creating Awareness for the business both online and in the neighborhood: In Progress
  • Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement (License): Secured
  • Opening party / launching party planning: In Progress

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Fashion Business Plan Template

AUG.16, 2013

Fashion Business Plan pdf

Fashion Industry business plan for starting your own agency

One of the best ways to live your dream life is to have a business of your own, a setup where you are the boss, and you can make all the money that you need to fulfill all your dreams. If you want to start your business today, this business plan for fashion can help you achieve your dreams. We will tell you in detail how to write a fashion business plan. In this detailed business plan template for fashion industry, we will cover everything involved in starting the business from start tom finish. This can be used as a guide to start the business or as a investment group business plan .

Executive Summary

2.1 the business.

Apple Fashion will be a fashion industry located in Paris, France. This business plan for fashion industry will walk you through all the steps needed to start the business and run it in a profitable manner. We are writing a fashion business plan based on this example so that you can easily start your own business.

2.2 Management of Fashion Industry

The first thing you need to have for starting a fashion business plan is a well-defined management structure for the business. Without that, you cannot effectively start and profitably run the business. Go to any of the top business plan companies and the first thing they’ll discuss will be the management structure of the business you want to start.

Just like we did in the clothing retail business plan , the business will be headed by the owner and they will hire managers to run various aspects of the business. They key to the success of this business is appointing the right person on the right position.

2.3 Customers of Fashion Industry

Like any other business, it is important to decide the customers that you will be dealing as a part of the business. If you do not have a clear idea of the customers, you will be dealing, the business can never be profitable. The customers of the fashion industry will be the following:

  • People who want custom-made designer clothing and accessories.
  • Movie crews who need costumes for a movie.
  • Retail stores who want to market premium clothing and accessories.
  • People looking for wedding and party dresses.

2.4 Business Target

The target of the business is to make designer clothes available and affordable for everyone. With this business, we hope to decrease the prices of premium clothing. Other than that, making profit is also a target of this business.

Moreover, we also want to expand to other cities and start a franchise business model for expanding the reach of our products. The ultimate goal is global domination and competing with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Parada.

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - 3 Years Profit Forecast

Company Summary

3.1 company owner.

Sarah Carnegie is the person who will be the owner of the business. She is a veteran fashion designer from America holding many awards and accolades. She also happens to be quite rich and generating the funds for the business will not be an issue for her. All that makes Sarah the best candidate for this business plan fashion industry.

3.2 Why the Fashion Industry is being started?

The next thing that we need to talk about is why the fashion startup business plan is being started. There are a number of reasons for that. First and foremost, Sarah always wanted to start a luxury clothing and accessories line of herself and now is the time for her to do it. Secondly, Sarah has recently been fired from her job and she no longer wants to be the employee, she wants to be the boss. With the hundreds of millions of dollars burning a hole in her account, she can do whatever she wants.

3.3 How the Fashion Industry will be started?

One of the most important things to discuss in any start up fashion business plan is how the business will be started. Thankfully, this fashion business plan template free includes that too.

Step1: Market Need Analysis

The first thing needed to be done before starting the business is market need analysis. This will tell us whether or not there is a need for the services we are going to provide. Just like a lingerie boutique business plan , the business cannot be successful without it.

Step2: Developing a Brand

This is the single most important part in this whole business. Luxury goods are only as good as the brand name printed on them. We need to establish Apple Fashion as a brand that people can trust if we want to see any measure of success in the business.

Step3: Opening an Outlet   

The first outlet of the business will be opened right in the front of Eiffel Tower in Paris. That must be expensive but remember the hundreds of millions of dollars burning a hole in Ms. Carnegie’s account? She’ll use them.

Step4: Establishing an Online Presence  

Having an online presence is perhaps even more important than having an outlet in front of the Eiffel Tower. Thankfully though, it is not as expensive as that. So Sarah will hire a web designer to make a website for her brand to make the brand known to the public.

Step5: Promotion and Marketing

Next up, collaboration will be done with prominent celebrities to endorse and promote the products from Sarah’s brand. This is also very important because people follow these people and we can use that as leverage to create sales.

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Startup Cost

The next important thing is finalizing the services that the business will offer. There can be a million services that an example of a fashion business plan can have, However, obviously, we cannot start providing every single one of the services. That will not be a smart move. We are a bunch of smart people and we need to make a really smart move in the fashion business plan samples that we create.

The services included in this fashion business plan pdf will be:

Costume Design

The main service of the fashion industry will be to design costumes for movies and TV.

Wedding Dress Design

People who want designer dresses for their wedding can also hire our services to get the dresses designed.

Theme Dress Design

Dress designing for theme parties will also be one of the services.

Custom-Made Accessories

We will also design, manufacture, and commission custom-made fashion accessories for our customers.

Marketing Analysis of Fashion Industry

The single most important part of any fashion business plan examples is the marketing analysis of the business. It is in this step that we have a look at what the market needs and how we can make a name in the market. This step is also a part of the streetwear brand business plan , but it is even more important here because the fashion industry is a congested one and the only way to make a profit is by careful marketing analysis.

Market trends and marketing segmentation are some of the most important parts of any fashion business plan presentation. Let’s have a look at them.

5.1 Market Trends

Having a look at the market trends is very important for writing a fashion company business plan. If we have a look at the market trends of the industry over the last decade, people have moved towards economically priced fashion accessories and products. If we are in for starting a fashion label business plan, the best way is to offer premium goods at a discounted price. By doing that, we can get a lot of customers and make a lot of profit.

5.2 Marketing Segmentation

No fashion marketing plan example can be complete without the proper marketing segmentation. Here’s the marketing segmentation that faces our business:

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Marketing Segmentation

5.2.1 Showbiz

The biggest market segment for the business will be the showbiz industry.

5.2.2 Private Customers

People who want custom-made dresses and accessories will also be a main market segment for us.

5.2.3 Small Businesses

Small businesses that show an interest in our business can sell our product and will make a market segment for us.

5.2.4 Retail Customers

The standard clothing and accessories made by the business will be sold through our own outlets to the retail customers.

5.3 Business Target

  • To become the most esteemed fashion goods producer in the world.
  • To make luxury fashion goods accessible for everyone.
  • To gain fame and recognition.

5.4 Product Pricing

The products of Apple Fashion will be priced below what the competition asks for their products. This will be done to make sure that we get business and the goal of making fashion products affordable for everyone can be realized.

Marketing Strategy

Just like a sewing business plan , we need to have a solid marketing strategy to make the business a success. This sample fashion business plan does contain that and will guide you how to use it. While making a marketing strategy for business plan examples fashion, the things that you need to focus on include the competitive analysis and sales strategy. Once you complete that, you can easily start the business and make it a success.

6.1 Competitive Analysis

Here’s the competitive analysis for this fashion business proposal:

  • We have better designer than any of the competing brands in Europe.
  • Our prices are lower than all of the competitors.
  • We have a better sales strategy than any of the other companies in the sector.

6.2 Sales Strategy

If you want to know how to write a fashion article, you’ll need to be able to make sales strategy for the business. Here’s the sales strategy:

  • We will hire the services of celebs to promote and endorse the product.
  • Discounted rates will be offered to the buyers at the start.
  • We will offer better value for money compared with any other of the competitors.

6.3 Sales Monthly

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Sales Monthly

6.4 Sales Yearly

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Sales Yearly

6.5 Sales Forecast

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Unit Sales

Personnel plan

Just like we discussed in the thrift store business plan , it all comes down to the people that will run the fashion business plan sample pdf and will make it a commercial success. It is also in the objectives of a fashion business to make sure that we create employment for people. The company will be run by the following people.

7.1 Company Staff

  • Sarah Carnegie will be the owner and CEO of the business.
  • 2 managers for operations, external relations marketing.
  • 6 Fashion designers.
  • 2 Brand Ambassadors.
  • 2 Social media promoters.
  • 2 Web developers.
  • 1 Retail shopkeeper.
  • 1 reception clerk.
  • 1 telephone operator.

7.2 Average Salary of Employees

Financial plan.

Before we wrap up the  fashion business plan template pdf, it is important to have a look at the money involved in starting the business. This business will cost more money to start than the embroidery business plan . We will need money for:

  • The cost of setting up the store.
  • Setting up the production facility.
  • The salaries of employees for the time before we start making profit.
  • The cost of marketing and promoting the business.

8.1 Important Assumptions

8.2 break-even analysis.

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Break-even Analysis

8.3 Projected Profit and Loss

8.3.1 profit monthly.

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Profit Monthly

8.3.2 Profit Yearly

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Profit Yearly

8.3.3 Gross Margin Monthly

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Gross Margin Monthly

8.3.4 Gross Margin Yearly

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Gross Margin Yearly

8.4 Projected Cash Flow

Fashion Industry Business Plan Template - Projected Cash Flow

8.5 Projected Balance Sheet

8.6 business ratios.

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Go to the  Developer  tab Controls section where you can choose controls to add to your document or form. Hover over any icon therein to see what control type it represents. The various control types are described below. You can set properties on a control once it has been inserted.

To delete a content control, right-click it, then select Remove content control  in the pop-up menu. 

Note:  You can print a form that was created via content controls. However, the boxes around the content controls will not print.

Insert a text control

The rich text content control enables users to format text (e.g., bold, italic) and type multiple paragraphs. To limit these capabilities, use the plain text content control . 

Click or tap where you want to insert the control.

Rich text control button

To learn about setting specific properties on these controls, see Set or change properties for content controls .

Insert a picture control

A picture control is most often used for templates, but you can also add a picture control to a form.

Picture control button

Insert a building block control

Use a building block control  when you want users to choose a specific block of text. These are helpful when you need to add different boilerplate text depending on the document's specific purpose. You can create rich text content controls for each version of the boilerplate text, and then use a building block control as the container for the rich text content controls.

building block gallery control

Select Developer and content controls for the building block.

Developer tab showing content controls

Insert a combo box or a drop-down list

In a combo box, users can select from a list of choices that you provide or they can type in their own information. In a drop-down list, users can only select from the list of choices.

combo box button

Select the content control, and then select Properties .

To create a list of choices, select Add under Drop-Down List Properties .

Type a choice in Display Name , such as Yes , No , or Maybe .

Repeat this step until all of the choices are in the drop-down list.

Fill in any other properties that you want.

Note:  If you select the Contents cannot be edited check box, users won’t be able to click a choice.

Insert a date picker

Click or tap where you want to insert the date picker control.

Date picker button

Insert a check box

Click or tap where you want to insert the check box control.

Check box button

Use the legacy form controls

Legacy form controls are for compatibility with older versions of Word and consist of legacy form and Active X controls.

Click or tap where you want to insert a legacy control.

Legacy control button

Select the Legacy Form control or Active X Control that you want to include.

Set or change properties for content controls

Each content control has properties that you can set or change. For example, the Date Picker control offers options for the format you want to use to display the date.

Select the content control that you want to change.

Go to Developer > Properties .

Controls Properties  button

Change the properties that you want.

Add protection to a form

If you want to limit how much others can edit or format a form, use the Restrict Editing command:

Open the form that you want to lock or protect.

Select Developer > Restrict Editing .

Restrict editing button

After selecting restrictions, select Yes, Start Enforcing Protection .

Restrict editing panel

Advanced Tip:

If you want to protect only parts of the document, separate the document into sections and only protect the sections you want.

To do this, choose Select Sections in the Restrict Editing panel. For more info on sections, see Insert a section break .

Sections selector on Resrict sections panel

If the developer tab isn't displayed in the ribbon, see Show the Developer tab .

Open a template or use a blank document

To create a form in Word that others can fill out, start with a template or document and add content controls. Content controls include things like check boxes, text boxes, and drop-down lists. If you’re familiar with databases, these content controls can even be linked to data.

Go to File > New from Template .

New from template option

In Search, type form .

Double-click the template you want to use.

Select File > Save As , and pick a location to save the form.

In Save As , type a file name and then select Save .

Start with a blank document

Go to File > New Document .

New document option

Go to File > Save As .

Go to Developer , and then choose the controls that you want to add to the document or form. To remove a content control, select the control and press Delete. You can set Options on controls once inserted. From Options, you can add entry and exit macros to run when users interact with the controls, as well as list items for combo boxes, .

Adding content controls to your form

In the document, click or tap where you want to add a content control.

On Developer , select Text Box , Check Box , or Combo Box .

Developer tab with content controls

To set specific properties for the control, select Options , and set .

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each control that you want to add.

Set options

Options let you set common settings, as well as control specific settings. Select a control and then select Options to set up or make changes.

Set common properties.

Select Macro to Run on lets you choose a recorded or custom macro to run on Entry or Exit from the field.

Bookmark Set a unique name or bookmark for each control.

Calculate on exit This forces Word to run or refresh any calculations, such as total price when the user exits the field.

Add Help Text Give hints or instructions for each field.

OK Saves settings and exits the panel.

Cancel Forgets changes and exits the panel.

Set specific properties for a Text box

Type Select form Regular text, Number, Date, Current Date, Current Time, or Calculation.

Default text sets optional instructional text that's displayed in the text box before the user types in the field. Set Text box enabled to allow the user to enter text into the field.

Maximum length sets the length of text that a user can enter. The default is Unlimited .

Text format can set whether text automatically formats to Uppercase , Lowercase , First capital, or Title case .

Text box enabled Lets the user enter text into a field. If there is default text, user text replaces it.

Set specific properties for a Check box .

Default Value Choose between Not checked or checked as default.

Checkbox size Set a size Exactly or Auto to change size as needed.

Check box enabled Lets the user check or clear the text box.

Set specific properties for a Combo box

Drop-down item Type in strings for the list box items. Press + or Enter to add an item to the list.

Items in drop-down list Shows your current list. Select an item and use the up or down arrows to change the order, Press - to remove a selected item.

Drop-down enabled Lets the user open the combo box and make selections.

Protect the form

Go to Developer > Protect Form .

Protect form button on the Developer tab

Note:  To unprotect the form and continue editing, select Protect Form again.

Save and close the form.

Test the form (optional)

If you want, you can test the form before you distribute it.

Protect the form.

Reopen the form, fill it out as the user would, and then save a copy.

Creating fillable forms isn’t available in Word for the web.

You can create the form with the desktop version of Word with the instructions in Create a fillable form .

When you save the document and reopen it in Word for the web, you’ll see the changes you made.

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