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  1. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    DECEMBER UPDATE Okay so my latest shipment came in a week ago. To anyone wanting to raise their stress levels to borderline heart failure levels, I strongly suggest you import a shipment from China mid-December. Similarly to my last import, I used the same Chinese-based forwarder. Upon...
  2. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    NOVEMBER UPDATE OK so I've been holding off on doing an in-depth update for a while... But November is now drawing to a close, and Christmas is upon us. Firstly, I know it's an ongoing theme in this thread but the lack of stock and stop-start momentum really hit me this month. Seeing other...
  3. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    Just a quick point I wanted to make on communications with factories. I've gotten messages and e-mails in the past from people looking to get into clothing who hadn't the slightest clue on how to communicate with a factory on getting stuff made how they like it. They wonder how to get technical...
  4. ChapoJR

    What books do you reread?

    I know it gets overplayed a bit, but 'Think and Grow Rich' is always one I find myself coming back to. Always a constant reminder to myself on the importance of one's mindset.
  5. ChapoJR

    Escape the Borg! - My Journey to Freedom, Ecommerce

    GOLD! 
    I'd love to hear you expand a little more on this. Obviously you can't give out exact details or anything like that, but ballpark figures of what you've been charged, or the details you're planning of the sponsorships I feel would be a great help to a lot of people thinking about working with...
  6. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    I don't think you've read any of this thread actually, as nowhere does it mention anything about brand names in this thread. To be honest judging by your post rate I think you've just signed up & posted here to promote that Fiverr link as you may be in some way affiliated.
  7. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    I wanted to make a quick point on something I see as one of the most essential ingredients to my success in the future. I'll be expanding on this in more detail as I implement it more & more into the brand. DISCLAIMER: The video above talks a lot about picking up girls. However, the key...
  8. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    Yes, you're fully correct in that. There were some news headlines online a few months ago about PLT, BooHoo & MISSGUIDED using factories in the UK which grossly underpaid their workers and operated in very shabby conditions. On looking now, I can no longer find the articles so I guess they've...
  9. ChapoJR

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Great advice as always, thanks Walter. I'll look a little further into this as it's something that's pivotal for me logistically moving forwards. I'm wondering how you think the price quote provided to me by the Chinese forwarder I used stacks up in comparison to your experience? Cheap, average...
  10. ChapoJR

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    I used a Chinese freight forwarder who was recommended to me by my factory for my most recent shipment. They basically told me it was the company which handles all their exports to their customers. (let me know if you want the name of the forwarding company for research) I had no issues, they...
  11. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    I've tested the waters with a factory in Pakistan before and have had enough bad experience in quality & communication to deter me away. I think that it depends on what you need. In my opinion China is unmatched in terms of their organisational skills and understanding of consumer needs. With...
  12. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    Thank you for the kind words. I'll be doing an in-depth update post soon as the Christmas season approaches. Like I've mentioned, I started 2 previous businesses, 1 of which was previously clothing and 1 of which was a watch brand. One of the biggest mistakes I made with the watch brand was...
  13. ChapoJR

    Need advice for E-Commerce and SEO

    MARKETING 
    Shopify is head & shoulders ahead of all else in terms of simplicity - which from reading your OP seems like what you are after. You can even create a 30 day free trial account, so no risks. Go to Shopify. Create your trial account. Buy a theme from Shopify Themes from ThemeForest which...
  14. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    UPDATE: I'm growing increasingly frustrated at my factories lead times. It is not the fault of my factory, as their lead times are some of the lowest in Asia. I've researched womenswear fast-fashion brands PRETTYLITTLETHING and MISSGUIDED, who I admire massively, and they have stated they...
  15. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    If you're asking questions like this, you're jumping into the wrong industry.
  16. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

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    This is terrible advice. In my experience, 100% of the designers on Upwork are F*cking awful. If you want generic, off-trend designs, sure go to Upwork. If you want actual good designs, you either need to hire a design team who have went to design school etc by paying them actual salaries. If...
  17. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    I'm a big fan of your stuff here on the forum and appreciate the feedback, however I think you're missing my point. For all your Amazon businesses, and pretty much every other industry out there, what you are saying is 100% true. However, I intend for this brand to become a 'fast-fashion'...
  18. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    I'm really not in this for a quick buck at all. I genuinely give a shit about creating something that I myself know is missing in a market I am hugely passionate about. Just because women's fashion is a huge industry that's bigger than menswear, I should avoid the huge market gaps I know exist...
  19. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    Thanks Paul. Not many fashion related threads on here so hopefully this can be a gateway for people looking to break into the industry.
  20. ChapoJR

    Steps to Building a Fashion BRAND - Beyond Simple Logistics

    EXECUTION 
    Things are now at the stage where celebrities are sending me DM's asking to get their hands on some stuff, however it's sold out. I've had messages from customer's saying they'll pay double for the items. Clearly I've established a strong brand image and demand for our products early on...
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