Careful planning cannot guarantee success but it will go a long way towards it.

First Steps

Whether you are setting up your own fashion business, or planning to work for another label, this section offers essential guidance from career options to planning.

Experience

Designers are advised that they should consider getting work experience before setting up in business or launching their own fashion label.

Career Options

Whether you choose to set up your own business or work for another label, these online career resources and job post websites will help you get started.

Planning

Having decided that you want your own business, your principal goal must be to do whatever is required to make your business succeed. Careful planning is key.

Fashion Business Types

From artisans to creative partnerships, the British fashion industry is full of exciting role models for beginners.

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Key Characteristics

Do you have what it takes to run a fashion business?

Fashion Calendar

The seasonal fashion calendar including full and pre collections.

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