Fashion + Business

8 Week Series on Starting a Fashion Business

• Defining your market (type of garment, who will wear it, price range) 
• Identifying your unique selling point
• Setting your clothing prices
• How to sell to boutiques, department stores and large retailers
• What to be aware of when choosing a manufacturer
• Refine your vision and outline a big picture plan for the future
• Test and troubleshoot your business assumptions (“SWOT” Analysis)
• Estimate and research costs, and explore funding options
• Lay-out what you’ve learned in the form of a mini business plan

Instructor - Julie Arvan’s experience includes her position as VP of Merchandising for the Gymboree Stores during its start-up years, owning her own retail business, and consulting to a large cross section of fashion and accessory companies through her firm, New Planet Consulting.

When - Class meets from 6-9pm on Tuesdays, Feb 7- March 28

Cost - $175 (Financial Assitance/Scholarships Available)

Please note:  To guarantee a scholarship, please complete and submit the scholarship application a week before Feb 5.

To download the scholarship application, click here!

Learn more about Renaissance Marin online at www.rencentermarin.org