The world of fashion is competitive and staying ahead requires a strategic and innovative approach to product development. As fashion consultants, we understand the challenges that designers and brands face in creating successful fashion products. In this blog post, we will explore the best practices for fashion product development, guiding you through the key steps…
The key to delivering well-fitting and stylish garments is a good fit. A fit-focused approach to fashion product development ensures that your designs not only captivate your target audience but also align seamlessly with your brand’s identity. In this blog post, we will explore the crucial aspects of being prepared, having validated tech packs, minimizing…
In the dynamic world of fashion, you must be strategic and efficient to stay ahead. When handling product development and design, using the lean design model will help you create the most impact with the least amount of effort. The Lean Design process incorporates the 80/20 principle that focuses on the 20% that brings 80%…
When starting a fashion business, it’s essential to create an end-to-end process that includes all the necessary steps involved in creating and delivering the product. This process will depend on the type of fashion brand you are starting, but some common steps include designing the product, sourcing raw materials, manufacturing the product, branding, packaging, and…
Are you an aspiring fashion entrepreneur on the verge of launching your own brand? Among the myriad of tasks on your plate, building a robust, reliable and efficient supply chain is vital to ensure the success of your fashion startup. A well-designed supply chain enables you to source high-quality materials, seamlessly manufacture your products, and…
Think “Lean” when creating an assortment for next year and apply the 80:20 rule to drive continuous assortment improvement. For lean assortment planning… IDENTIFY WHAT HAS WORKED AND IDENTIFY WHAT TO CARRY OVER, EXPAND ON, AND ONLY THEN DESIGN NEW. To begin designing your next collection, the first thing to consider is to analyze the…
Are you experiencing an increased rate of returns? Did the product arrive late, and the vendor struggled to explain why with excuses? Is the order process taking much longer than you initially projected? We encounter many problems every day while trying to run a lean and agile fashion business. Everyone in the Fashion industry is…
While everyone is so focused on solving the current supply chain challenges, one of the main questions is: How do we shorten the lead times? Customers don’t like waiting. Whether that customer is a consumer and wants the product they ordered now, a retailer that needs the product to arrive in stock, or a manufacturer holding…
