Hi all, I'd really like to be a clothes designer because i'm interested in the modern fasion such as K-Swiss / Lacoste / Addidas / Nike / Fred Perry etc. I've found a few manufacturers who are willing to produce my designs. I just wondered if anyone knows what i really need to look into before i purchase the productions stages of my designs? Thanks very much... links will be greatful! +REP!!
First and foremost make them sign a NDA and also a contract prohibiting them from using your design to produce their own clothes. Have seen that happened for electronics, could it quite damaging to the designer.
Id say look around at other brands see what is in style and dont press up 1000 shirts just because you get good feedback from pople you know. Also just take a while learn about the clothing industry dont make an initial investment without knowing how things work. And id say one of the most important things is network build as many relationships as possible.
Like wisdomtool says, get a non-disclosure agreement signed before you do anything else. Also, get your designs copyrighted if you haven't already. As a side note, I suggest getting your own website where you can sport your best designs; this way, you look really professional and can also get a lot of exposure. Cheers