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Your guide on how to build a sustainable and profitable fashion business pt. 2 if you’re not a nepo baby is live on Substack. In this one I talk about what I wish I knew before launching Bastet Noir covering 🛍️ sales channels, 🌈 marketing & 🏤 logistics The article is aimed at providing a blueprint for aspiring fashion designers through the business processes which oftentimes for creatives seem like very frightening unknown variables in a very complex equation. 😊

Reputational Risk and Supply Chain Integrity: The integrity of, and the management of risks in, the supply chain is critical for every industry. This is an example of where reputational risk is especially critical, as it is throughout the fashion industry. Relabelling the source of origin of your fashion products could be a fatal move and destroy the reputation of an well established fashion brand. In this example, it is still not clear if the mislabelling took place due to poor governance. This use case shows that these issues are components of the Environmental, Social and Governance profile of the supply chain, which should be managed on an ongoing basis using curated, high quality continuous monitoring.

A short guide for sustainable labor costing practices in fashion manufacturing. Click below to read: #fashion #industry

👗 Unraveling the Threads of Garments Sourcing Challenges 👔 In the dynamic world of garments sourcing, every challenge is an opportunity waiting to be embraced! 💪 🌟 Join me in exploring the challenges we face and how, at Thrive Sourcing Co, we're turning them into victories: 1️⃣ Supply Chain Complexity: The global supply chain can be like a labyrinth, but we've mastered it by establishing robust networks and agile strategies. What's your secret to supply chain success? 2️⃣ Sustainability Imperative: Today's consumers demand eco-conscious fashion. We're on a mission to source garments responsibly and reduce our environmental footprint. Share your sustainable sourcing wins! 3️⃣ Quality Assurance: Ensuring quality across diverse suppliers can be tricky, but it's non-negotiable for us. We've invested in rigorous quality control measures. How does your organization maintain quality standards? 4️⃣ Market Trends: Fashion trends change faster than ever. We're trend-watchers, always staying one step ahead. What's the most exciting trend you've spotted lately? 5️⃣ Ethical Sourcing: Ethical concerns are paramount. We're committed to fair labor practices and transparency in our sourcing. How does your company ensure ethical garment production? 6️⃣ Innovative Materials: Sustainable materials are key. We're constantly exploring new, eco-friendly fabrics and technologies. What's your favorite sustainable material discovery? 💡 These challenges are the threads that weave our industry together. They remind us to be agile, ethical, and forward-thinking. Let's share our experiences and strategies to inspire positive change in the world of garments sourcing. Your insights and experiences matter! Join the conversation in the comments below and let's continue to thrive together. 👇 #GarmentsSourcing #FashionIndustry #Sustainability #SupplyChain #QualityControl #EthicalSourcing #Innovation

If you are a fashion enthusiast then you must be aware of the designer Masaba Gupta. 🚀 She’s well-known for her bold prints and quirky designs.   But hang on! Do you think she herself goes and sources every single fabric and thread? No, this is where apparel sourcing comes into the role! I have worked with multiple high-end and medium luxury brands as a sourcing manager since starting my career. Here are things that I’ve learned about sourcing: In these 20 years, I have realized that sourcing can make or break your apparel brand. Today, I am sharing with you all 7 apparel sourcing tips that you must keep in mind: 1. Define your requirements precisely - Fabric type, quantities, and cost constraints should be clearly outlined. This clarity prevents headaches down the line. 2. Vet your suppliers thoroughly - Check their credentials, visit facilities, and assess ethical practices. Trust is paramount in enduring partnerships. 3. Iterate relentlessly - Prototyping and feedback loops enable continuous refinement. Don't settle until the material aligns with your vision. 4. Mind the numbers - negotiate, find efficiencies, and balance quality and cost. Remember, the margin matters. 5. Forge relationships - mutual understanding and regular supplier communication is invaluable. Go beyond transactions. 6. Stay on trend - forecasting emerging movements ensures your materials are future-ready. Be proactive. 7. Go green - Choosing sustainable materials and ethical labour practices make business sense and attract conscious consumers. Fabric /Material sourcing is an important aspect of a fashion/ Apparel sourcing business. What is your expert tip about apparel sourcing? #fashion #retailfashion #apparelsourcing

Great Achievement... #fashion #fashionindustry #circularity #circulareconomy #circulardesign #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #rmg #textileindustry #textile #brand #retailindustry

The fashion industry consists of four levels: the production of raw materials, principally fibres and textiles but also leather and fur; the production of fashion goods by designers, manufacturers, contractors, and others; retail sales; and various forms of advertising and promotion. These levels consist of many separate but interdependent sectors, all of which are devoted to the goal of satisfying consumer demand for apparel under conditions that enable participants in the industry to operate at a profit.

What clothes are you wearing right now? Do you know who made them? Or how, where, or under what conditions? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Fashion’s supply chain is a wide-reaching, complex, fragmented network of processes, countries, and individuals that is so convoluted and opaque that many brands can’t answer these questions either, even about their own products. 🔎 Click to read our newest Remake story: https://lnkd.in/gUQsUmuD

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