The Fashion Startup – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the fashion startup I’m joined by retail and whoesale expert Therese Oertenblad of Small Business Collaborative who works with purpose-led, product-based business owners who want to grow their wholesale and create consistent income. Therese shares her wisdom and advice for fashion startups who want to explore the world of wholesale and we chat about how to get started and what important things to consider.

You can find out more about Small Business Collaborative here: ⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠ ⁠ ⁠I⁠NSTAGRAM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

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In this episode of the fashion startup I’m joined by founders of Sorsa menswear Sarah Jane and John who share what it’s been like for them creating their debut collection.

Having just recently launched, the duo share their struggles in the beginning, the key to unlocking those, navigating the design and manufacture process and their top tips for first time founders.

You can find out more about Sorsa Menswear here: ⁠WEBSITE ⁠ ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ ⁠TIKTOK FACEBOOK

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

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Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠⁠⁠

Copywriting and PR can help make or break your fashion brand but is often an area surrounded by mystery for those just starting out. In this episode, I'm joined by Molly Gould founder of copywriting and PR agency Effable. Molly shares a ton of value, gives us an overview of how copywriting can help your business and reveals the top mistakes fashion brands make and how to avoid them.

You can find out more about Molly's services below:

http://www.itiseffable.com/

http://instagram.com/itiseffable

http://facebook.com/itiseffable

And if you're considering starting a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download a free launch plan for fashion startups here

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Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

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What better way to find out what it's like to launch a childrenswear brand than to hear from someone who has successfully launched. In this episode, I chat with the founder of Bibevie, Rhian Thompson about her journey launching her innovative and sustainable brand. We discuss the highs and lows the best bits and some of the struggles as well as navigating manufacturing, sourcing and sustainability too. Rhian also shares her top piece of advice for those fashion-preneurs who are thinking about getting started.

You can find out more about Bibevie below:

https://www.bibevie.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bibevie/

https://www.facebook.com/bibevie

And if you're considering starting a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download a free launch plan for fashion startups here 

Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

www.thefashionexpert.com

If you're thinking of launching a fashion brand then this brand new podcast is going to help you get there. In this episode, you'll find out more about me your host Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert® and hear about what you can expect in this series.

There is so much goodness in store for you from real-life fashion startup stories to guest expert tips and industry advice.

I really want to inspire you to launch that idea and hope the podcast will provide some motivation and education to help you see this is within your grasp.

You can connect with me on socials @thefashionexpertuk and let me know what you think. Don't forget to subscribe to be kept up to date with each new episode.

In this episode of The Fashion Startup I’m joined by founder Loredana Buta who has recently launched the luxury resortwear collection Lore Buta.

Loredana shares her unique approach to her brand and business model, overcoming imposter syndrome as a new founder, being transparent with your collection and tips to minimising the overwhelm of starting a clothing line.

You can find out more about Lore Buta here: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM PINTEREST

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

See you in the front row!

Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Fashion Startup I’m chatting with Ethical Production Consultant Sara Collins.

We chat about what sustainability and ethical production look like to a fashion founder, some of the challenges including these practices presents to a startup and Sara shares some great tips for those just starting to launch a clothing brand.

We delve into how to have difficult conversations, what we should be looking for when sourcing ethically and why a sourcing trip, like Sara's upcoming trip to India could be your best investment.

With 10 years of experience developing and manufacturing products ethically, Sara is now on a mission to help independent brands feel confident in their own ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices.

You can find out more about Sara below

Website

Instagram ⁠

LinkedIn

India Trip

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

See you in the front row!

Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Fashion Startup I’m chatting with client Suzanne Gill of women’s luxury brand Vine & Moor. Suzanne is a renowned Miller who set out to create a brand of exquisitely tailored clothing that has been manufactured to the highest quality in the United Kingdom.

An elegant collection that embraces each woman’s individuality and passion.

Suzanne shares her start up journey and we focus on key pieces of advice such as why it’s ok to take a break and finding your confidence when first starting out.

You can find out more about Vine & Moor below

 Links to:
• website vineandmoor.co.uk
• Facebook Vine & Moor. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553521640827
• Instagram @vine&moor

If you're considering starting a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download a ⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

See you in the front row!

Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠⁠⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I'm sharing what's really holding you back from starting a fashion brand and giving you some top tips on how to move forward so you can really get started.

If you're considering starting a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download a ⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

See you in the front row!

Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠⁠

Helen Clawson has a truly inspirational story surrounding her startup brand, trading her life as a former police officer to now the award-winning founder of Adaptive Clothing UK.

Discover the road she took to get there and the highs and lows of starting a fashion brand in this episode where Helen gives some valuable advice to anyone thinking about launching their own collection.

Helen shares her insights into what it has really been like for her from idea to finished product and speaks with passion about why she decided to go after her dream.

More about Adaptive Clothing UK

Specialising in baby and childrenswear, Adaptive Clothing UK create fun and colourful sensory and accessible clothing that their customers love to wear.

Links:

Website https://adaptiveclothing.uk/

 Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/adaptiveclothinguk/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/adaptiveclothinguk

And if you're considering starting a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download a ⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠clicking here⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

See you in the front row!

Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠