Q+A with a Slow Fashion Designer
What I’ve learned in two years of business as a slow fashion designer.
Questions answered:
When did you know it was time to jump into self employment from full time work?
How did you find a manufacturer?
What did fashion school NOT teach you that would have been really helpful?
How much was the initial investment in your business?
Are you clear with your target customer? And if so, what steps did you take to clarify?
What do you wish you knew before starting your own label?
How did you get the confidence to make the jump?
How did you create a following? What marketing techniques did you use?
Advice to a start-up (in a different industry) that aligns itself with slow production
How long did it take to start making an income that you can live off?
