How to Start a Ladies Clothing Business

Dealing in women's fashion apparel in formats like boutiques, tailoring, or direct ready-made retailing has always been a successful enterprising opportunity. Today, it is a much more competitive space. The frequency with which designs and fashion trends come and go has become harsh for businesses to predict. The internet has made it easier to learn about the latest trends and provided access to all sorts of product, brand, production, and design-related information.

In this communiqué, retail and eCommerce consulting enterprise - Your Retail Coach ( https://www.yourretailcoach.in/ ) highlights a few contemporary insights into starting a women's fashion apparel business.

𝗩𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁(𝘀)

Having an existing leverage is a big plus when it comes to starting any new business. In this case, various vantage points could be:

· Being a qualified and experienced fashion designer with a specialisation in women's fashion apparel
· Presence of any other professional or technical expertise in the concerned business or industry
· Presence in the value chain as a key partner to any existing women's fashion brand

If the answer to any one or more of these questions is in the affirmative, that particular vantage point must be examined to make the most of it. A vantage point does not always appear in black and white. The smart approach is to link such vantage points to find niche and profitable segments.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀

Unfulfilled market gaps present highly lucrative business opportunities for new businesses. These gaps show demand for products and services not yet fulfilled by any brand or business and that customers are extremely likely to buy. But identifying such market gaps or value gaps involves careful and extensive market research followed by innovation and bold marketing strategies. Businesses should also consider the risks associated with such gaps because no one would miss an easy opportunity so easily and there could be stiff challenges.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

The need for extensive market research cannot be underestimated at any cost. As providers of fashion business consulting services( https://www.yourretailcoach.in/industries/fashion-retail-clothing-consulting/ ), experts from YRC always stress that a proper market research should cover a full-length, 360-degree analysis of the intended market. And the objective should be to carve out a detailed picture of the market's potential along with actionable insights. The output of market research provides valuable directions in making business decisions and formulating strategies in key areas like brand positioning, pricing, competitive positioning, etc. If the situation calls for it, there is no harm in taking external assistance from any experienced fashion industry consultants ( https://www.yourretailcoach.in/fashion-business-consulting/ ) in carrying out market research.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

A business model ( https://www.yourretailcoach.in/business-model-development/ ) is the basic framework highlighting how a brand will create and deliver value, earn, and be profitable. A business model showcases the intended value propositions, value chain activities and required resources and capabilities, sources of revenue generation, costing, key partners, customer segments and customer relationship management, and channel strategy. A business model maps the value chain highlighting how a business enterprise will profitably create and deliver the intended value proposition(s) to its customers.

Apparel design and merchandising as temporary values
In the business of fashion, merchandising alone is strong enough to create exclusive value propositions. If this strategy is adopted, businesses must also constantly keep an eye on the latest trends in women's fashion apparel. However, it should not be forgotten that designs and merchandising tactics are short-lived and will require perpetual innovation and improvisation if used as a part of the value proposition strategy.

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Today, social media is extensively used by women's fashion apparel brands to secure digital outreach and presence. And the reasons are too many. The ideal buyer segment for women's fashion apparel includes girls and women who use digital platforms like search engines and social media apps for a wide range of reasons - work, entertainment, infotainment, social interactions, and so on. It would be naïve for businesses to not reach out to this section of their digital audiences. Another reason to be a digitally active brand is to keep up with the competitors who may not shy away from being so.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Financial and commercial planning is a fundamental requirement for new businesses. Women's fashion brands are no exception. It is the process of evaluating a business model/idea/project for its economic sustainability. The areas of evaluation include demand and sales projections, inventory calculations, costing, profitability, CAC, ROI, break-even, etc.

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Purchase planning is critical in any inventory-based business including fashion enterprises. It is necessary to ensure that the required types of designs and levels of inventory corresponding to demand estimates are consistently maintained in the stores, warehouses, and fulfilment hubs. And the guidelines and information required for purchase planning and decision-making come from a multitude of sources. These include merchandising strategies, demand forecasts, promotional drives, budgeting, supply chain capabilities, etc. Businesses must plan and schedule their purchase planning and decisions. Having sound procurement planning helps startups figure out the roadmap for smooth purchasing.

𝗢𝗺𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆

No modern-day fashion startup can afford to undermine the prowess of eCommerce and omnichannel ( https://www.yourretailcoach.in/digital-retail/omnichannel/ ). The slowdown of 2020 could not dampen the online fashion shopping phenomenon among the masses. And the trend is only expected to rise in the coming years. The success of many fashion brands from all over the world speaks for the effectiveness of the omnichannel distribution strategy. There may be markets where the required infrastructure and services to go omnichannel are not currently present as it is in the rest of the urban world. Keeping a vigilant eye on these developments is vital to take timely action and stay ahead of the competition.

Your Retail Coach

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YRC is a Management Consulting Firm with its presence across India & Dubai.
We help our clients build robust management systems which shall help to reduce their involvement in daily operations. We act as "Growth Partners" to our clients and help our clients grow in an organised manner. We have served more than 100 brands till date and are associated with 85% of them.

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