How to start a clothing line? Learn what you need to know to launch a fashion label.

Karri Ann Frerichs, fashion sales representative and founder of the Altitude Fashion Showroom, speaks about what new designers must have ready before launching their line. Check out my other videos offering more tips and advice for fashion designers to launch a new clothing line.

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Howto & Style

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• How to start a fashion brand
• up and coming fashion designer
• Launch a fashion line
• jobs for fashion designers
• Start a fashion label
• fashion sales representative

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A degree gives you a certain credibility when launching your career, but it's not necessary. It completely depends on what you want to do and what your talents are. There are plenty of self-taught professionals out there, but I think they have to work a little harder in the beginning to show they are credible. If you have a degree, then everyone knows you have education and training, but there is no educational substitute for "real world" experience. So, it all depends!

[ritchielutharion]

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@ritchielutharion

Hi, I just checked, so the audio should definitely be there - sorry you were having trouble. Please also check out the other recent videos on my channel for more tips and advice on launching your label.

[tomaytemptation]

Here is the non commercial way to start yourself a high-end label:

It's recommended you at least have Minor Degree in Fashion Design (diploma or A-level) and that you get a Post graduate degree in it to (BA Hons extended diploma)

Then you need to register your business, this allows you to trademark your work.

Create sketches, turn these sketches into patterns, pay seamstresses or sew yourself your dresses (regular process) then present to botiques and the likes (better degree = more attention)

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@tomaytemptation

Thanks for the feedback and additional information. What you have outlined above is very true. What I focus on is the last line you entered, "present to boutiques and the likes" which is often where new brands and designers get stuck. If you are showing a "high-end label," then it's incredibly important to show it in a certain way that appeals to buyers. There's no cookie-cutter way to do this, so I offer targeted consultations based on each brand's needs.

[ONEkstrawberries]

hey, did you go to the FIDM in San Francisco?

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@ONEkstrawberries

I did go to FIDM in San Francisco and graduated with a Professional Designation in Merchandise Marketing.  I did this after earning my Bachelors degree in Public Relations/Journalism.

[docholiday3685]

Bad lead in to act like your going to give clothing line advice, but you just are promoting your service, Thats what commercials are for.

[sogunaprty]

If anything I found her to be very discouraging. I could only stomach up to 1:21 going elsewhere for info.

[tomaytemptation]

@AltitudePromotions This is very true, and sounds like a very solid way to get into the biz. Exposure is everything. If you are were exposed, someone will notice you. Providing your fashion is marketable, of course.

[MegaCillia]

Do you know if in the fashion industry they are looking for someone with more dregree's or someone with more experience .. ???

[tomaytemptation]

@tomaytemptation PM me if you'd like more information, I'll do my best to help!