How to start a sustainable fashion brand for beginners

From 452 C$ /h

This class is for early stage start up founders, who want to learn how to start to build a sustainable fashion brand. My aim to show you the simple ( foundations and fundamentals) but effective steps to building your business plan from scratch .

Extra information

Access to the internet and notebook

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I'm a dedicated and committed sustainable fashion designer/ professional. I think anyone who wants to start their own fashion brand should have the chance to explore what that might look like for them.

When I teach, I bring a lot of excitement and enthusiasm to help my students get their creative juices flowing!

Education

Landmark Worldwide 2017-2019
Team , Management Leadership Program
Trained in creating team and teamwork & causing effective leadership. High level accountability with business goals and structures.

De Montfort University 1993-1996
BA in Fashion Textiles
Core Modules: Womenswear, Kidswear, Design, Advanced Pattern Cutting, Garment Construction, CAD, Business Studies and Marketing.

Camberwell College of Arts 1990-1992
BTEC (Design) Woven and Printed Textiles

IT Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Clo3d, Microsoft Office Applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Experience / Qualifications

Deborah Fashion Mentor, UK Jan2020-present
Fashion Business Mentor
Mentoring emerging and aspiring fashion designers at early start up stage through the creative business planning, design and sampling process.
1:1 private mentoring.
Group mentoring sessions.
Leading a team of 2 for social media. Content creator/ Copywriter.

Key Achievements:
Course creation within 6 months of launching the business. Profitable group mentoring course.

Instituto Marangoni, UK October 2022-present
Tutor - Fashion Business ( BA Hons)
Teaching fashion business undergraduates a range of subjects incl:
Economics ( micro and macro).
Global sourcing.
Supply chain management.
Sustainability (CSR and ESG).
Circular economy ( fashion and fashion design process).

No Name Design Ltd, UK March 2008- Present
Founder/Creative Director
No Name Design is a Textile Design Studio making & selling design concepts in the form of printed textiles to the International Fashion and Home markets;
Delivering a full range of consulting and design services. Establishing long term relationships with clients resulting in repeat business and recommendations.

Key Achievements:
Developed an 80% ( client acquisition) international trade with overseas buyers/markets.
Built a team of 8 freelancers.

Eshakti, India September 2019- October 2020
Womenswear Designer
Direct to consumer womenswear garment manufacturer and retailer.
Designing core jerseywear and wovens across key categories (Dresses, Bottoms, Tops and Skirts). Creating Trend reports on styling and colour palettes for the season.
Daily liaison on product development with the factory, working on styling and fit.
Developing print concepts and inspiration.

Key Achievements:
Creating bestseller garments in my first season of designing for the brand.
70% success rate with pre orders on two seasons collections.

Tudor House , UK May 2018-August 2018
Tutor
For AS Level Textile Design and Design & Technology students, to assist in higher level grades for end of year exams.

Capacity UK Ltd, August 2005-December 2017
Freelance Fashion Designer
Fast fashion women’s wear supplier for leading stores; Primark, Dorothy Perkins, Pennys and House of Fraser; production base in Turkey;
Designing Womenswear Shapes; incl jerseywear & casualwear. Presenting seasonal trends and finalised design ranges to clients. Operating as a primary contact for all accounts maintaining day to day contact with the buyer’s; effectively providing esteemed design expertise co-ordinating a range of on-going projects.
Sourcing and creating print concepts for textiles; designing printed textiles, placement prints and embroideries.
Trend forecasting and analysis.
Developing print re-colouration concepts.

Key Achievements:
Assisted in increasing a 6 figure business by 30% to 7 figures, within 18 months.
Establishing 6 new accounts.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Fashion design

Sustainability

Start-up business

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Brigitte

4.94

(17)

The tutoring class will be specified to the student's needs. I can teach the basics or give advanced classes in fashion design including technical design, draping, pattern making, sewing techniques, fitting and embroidery.
This for example includes
Women's wear concept, draping, pattern making, sewing techniques, fitting
evening and bridal
corsets/bustiers
active sportswear
body contour design
street wear
lace application, embellishments and embroidery
pants, jackets, coats, dresses, gowns, etc.
Men's wear concept, sewing, pattern making, fitting

Jad

4.94

(17)

-I provide full assistance in developing a research project from A to Z, covering the initial steps of formulating a good research question, to writing a good literature review, collecting data and analyzing it
-Develop a comprehensive understanding of Research Methodologies and practice
- Advanced Data preparation and analysis using SPSS or STATA, JASP
-Develop Questionnaires and surveys
-Qualitative and Quantitative advanced analysis (multivariate regressions, Panel, VAR, Time series etc.)
-full thesis writing assistance

Nassim

4.94

(17)

Learn how to use Gerber Accu Marck V9

Creation of industrial cutting patterns

Placement on Gerber

Size grading (practical examples)
For student textile technicians
For workers also engineers or technicians

Juan

4.94

(17)

Learn from the essentials to the most complex techniques that you will need to be a fashion designer.
Sewing, pattern making and draping.
I can prepare you and review your portfolio to get accepted in to the most prestigious fashion schools.
As well as tailor a special class for you, according to your needs.

Gaëlle

4.94

(17)

Every kid has ideas. Most never do anything with them.
This course changes that.

I believe inside every kid is an entrepreneur. Not necessarily someone who wants to be "CEO" but someone capable of seeing a problem, imagining a solution, and making it real.

In this course, your child will:
✓ Develop a real business idea: something they actually care about, not an abstract project
✓ Understand the market: Who needs this? Why? Who else offers it? Why would theirs be better?
✓ Create a simple business plan: the version that actually works, not 50 pages of jargon
✓ Design a brand: logo, name, story. Why their business exists (not just to make money)
✓ Build and test their idea: even at small scale, they'll see if people actually want what they created
✓ Learn to lead a team: we work in groups, so they'll experience real collaboration
✓ Use technology smartly: real tools to grow a business
✓ Get feedback from real entrepreneurs: not just from me, but from people building things right now

Why this is different:
Most "entrepreneurship courses for kids" teach theory. Here we build something real.
Your child won't just learn about entrepreneurship. They'll experience it: having an idea, developing it, sharing it, and getting genuine feedback.

Some will have a business. Others will discover it's not for them. Both are successes because they learned something real about themselves.

What they take home:
A complete business plan. A brand they designed. A presentation they delivered. And most importantly: the conviction that their ideas matter and they can make them real.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Group and individual work, flexible

For kids with big ideas and adults who want to nurture them.

Anna

4.94

(17)

"Online courses customized to fit your specific needs."

Hello, my name is Anna.
I am a fashion designer and a creative consultant with over 3 years of experience in luxury fashion. I am employed at Cecilie Bahnsen, a Danish-based brand, and hold a degree from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
My goal is to support you, motivate you, and show you the endless opportunities and creative abilities you have. Together we will build a strong portfolio and find the right fashion school or job application. I could be your mentor for your university projects or even collaborate with you. I aim to meet the needs of each individual, get you to know your personality, acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses, and use them in your favor.

My experience covers countries like:
- UK (UAL Colleges)
- BE (Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp)
- US (Parsons School of Design/FIT/Pratt)
- IT (Polimoda/ Instituto Marangoni/ IED)
- NL (ArtEZ Institute of the Art/AMFI
- And many more upon request

For the portfolio course, I can cover the following:

1. DRAWING AND RESEARCH
Fashion drawing
Illustration / Different techniques (like pastels, inks, watercolors, pencils, and markers)
Color cards (introduction to research)
Visual Communication
Presentation and Layout

2. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
From research to the development of silhouettes and sketches
Finding strong designs that reflect your concept.
Make samples and fabric experimentations (paper toiles/shapes/prints/textiles/ garment development)
Color rendering
Building the portfolio (gathering all the work together/ layout)
Communicating your ideas of your portfolio built out

3. PRESENTATION AND CONTENT
Portfolio refinement / last changes/ selection of the skills
Examples of other student's portfolio
Presentation skills
Interview presentation

LEVELS
The course is for all levels (School graduates, undergraduates, postgraduates, and anyone interested in a fashion career).

Daniela

4.94

(17)

Graduated from the High School Francisco Ferrer in Fashion Design and Modeling and having completed a year of private study in tailoring and patronage, I can help you make the garment and accessory of your dreams.

My skills are very varied because I like to experiment and therefore I am always up to date with new techniques. Among other things, I master all types of professional or domestic machines. I can help you:

° Learn to use a sewing machine
°Create your own patterns (made to measure or based on a model)
°Sew from existing models (existing patterns)
° Master upcycling techniques
°Learn to make touch-ups
°Help in sewing your projects

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Nancy

4.94

(17)

Formerly Fashion Designer for Balenciaga and Fashion Editor for Vogue Italia and NUICONS Swiss Magazine, I offer you the opportunity to use both pencil and stylus in some personalised courses.

I adapt the content and exercises of each session to the level and interests of each student. These are personalised sessions during which you will work to unleash your creativity, and then be able to continue progressing on your own.

Topics may include finding inspiration, creating a fashion collection, techniques for drawing fashion figures, and working with software such as Photoshop and InDesign.

STYLISM :
- Introduction to silhouette drawing
- Body proportions (male and female)
- Fashion sketches
- Colouring with Pro Marker
- Mastering materials with the Pro Marker
INFOGRAPHY :
- Illustrator and Photoshop software
- Technical drawing
- Digital colouring

(level2)
ARTISTIC DIRECTION:
- Creation and follow-up of personal collections
- Research and creation of moodboards
- Creation of collection plan
- Creation of technical data sheets
- basic course on garment assembly with knowledge of materials/fabrics

FASHION COMMUNICATION :
- History of fashion and fashion news
- Creation of newsletters
- Press release creation
- How to write a fashion articles ect...
- Tips and trick Fashion post

Hossam

4.94

(17)

Workshop: Formulating invincible business plans with the help of artificial intelligence (90 minutes)
Objective: To introduce participants to the latest ways to use artificial intelligence technologies in preparing professional and convincing business plans for startup companies.

Target group: Entrepreneurs, startup owners, CEOs, and business students who want to benefit from artificial intelligence.

Outputs:

Participants will be able to:
-Understand how artificial intelligence has become an essential tool for building effective business plans.
-Discover the opportunities provided by artificial intelligence to analyze the market and competitors more accurately.
-Formulating marketing and sales plans based on data and AI-powered predictions.
-Build more accurate financial forecasts using artificial intelligence techniques.

Workshop plan:
------------------------------part One:----------------- ------(20 minutes)
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping business plans
(10 minutes)
*Smart revolution:
How is artificial intelligence changing the rules of the game?
Artificial Intelligence: What is it, and how does it work?
Real-life examples of companies using artificial intelligence to improve their business plans.

(10 minutes)
*From data to decisions:
The power of artificial intelligence in formulating business plans
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis: Deeper Insights and Smarter Decisions.
Examples of how data and AI analytics can be used in various components of a business plan.

---------------------------------The second part:-------------- ----- (45 minutes)
Build the business plan elements intelligently
(15 minutes)
*Studying the market and competitors in the age of artificial intelligence:
Identify the target market and understand customer needs using artificial intelligence analytics.
Study competitors intelligently: analyze their strategies, strengths and weaknesses.

(15 minutes)
*Formulating a smart and competitive marketing and sales plan:
Using artificial intelligence techniques to target customers more accurately.
Improve marketing content and manage marketing campaigns more effectively.

(15 minutes)
*Intelligent financial forecasting: accurately chart the future of your company:
Build more accurate financial forecasts using artificial intelligence algorithms.
Analyze risks and make better investment decisions.

---------------------------------the third part:-------------- ----(25 minutes)
From idea to application
(10 minutes)
*Turn your ideas into reality:
Discussing participants’ ideas for startup projects.
How to apply AI concepts to these ideas.

(10 minutes)
*Next steps:
Advice on continuous learning in the field of artificial intelligence.
Useful sources and references.

(5 minutes)
*Questions and discussion

Hanane

4.94

(17)

Unlock your professional potential with our Business English and Business Consultation course. Whether you're looking to improve your communication skills in a corporate environment or seeking expert guidance to grow your business, this course is designed for you.

Course Highlights:

- Master essential business vocabulary, expressions, and language structures used in real-world business scenarios.
- Learn how to write formal emails, conduct meetings, and make effective presentations.
- Develop skills in negotiations, business discussions, and networking.
- Receive personalized business consultation tailored to your goals, from start-up strategies to advanced growth techniques.
- Gain confidence in handling business-related situations, both online and in person.

This course is perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to thrive in the global business environment.

Kyle

4.94

(17)

I can teach you design and make more nice and attractive i can make your project more beautiful at the same time strong and it will be nice decoration and gift if ever you want you can also join school competition with my design and idea ...

Paul

4.94

(17)

Are you interested in learning how the Forex market works but don't know where to start?

This course is designed for complete beginners as well as traders who want to improve their understanding of the market. I teach Forex trading in a simple, practical, and easy-to-understand way using real market examples.

During this class, you will learn:

• What Forex trading is and how the market works
• How to read candlestick charts
• Market structure and trend identification
• Support and resistance
• Risk management and money management
• Trade entry and exit strategies
• Trading psychology and discipline
• Live chart analysis and practical examples

My goal is not just to teach you how to place trades, but to help you understand why trades are taken and how to build consistent trading habits.

Whether you're a complete beginner or have some trading experience, this class will help you build a strong foundation for becoming a confident Forex trader.

Chioma

4.94

(17)

Unlock your creativity and learn fashion design from an experienced designer. My classes are practical, interactive and tailored to your skill level. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your techniques, you will learn professional sewing, pattern drafting, garment construction, corsetry, beading, fabric selection, garment finishing and fashion illustration.
You will also gain valuable insights into the fashion industry, branding, pricing and how to build a successful fashion business. Every lesson combines theory with hands-on practice, ensuring you develop the confidence and skills to create high quality, professional garments.
My goal is to help you turn your passion for fashion into rewarding skill or career

Beini

4.94

(17)

I’m a certified Chinese teacher who enjoys helping learners discover that Chinese can be both practical and enjoyable. With a strong interest in communication and people, I am especially good at working with teenagers, building trust with them, understanding their learning needs, and encouraging them to express themselves with confidence. Rather than focusing only on textbooks and grammar, I like to make lessons lively, relevant, and connected to real life.

I also enjoy working with adult learners, whether they are beginners, professionals, parents, or simply people who have always wanted to learn Chinese. I understand that adults often have different goals, learning habits, and concerns, so I adapt my teaching style to each individual. I’m particularly good at teaching adults through sharing and meaningful exchange. I place greater emphasis on listening and guiding learners rather than relying on a one-way, input-based teaching approach. I hope to be not only a teacher, but also a supportive learning partner who helps you make steady progress—and enjoy the journey of learning Chinese along the way.

Lashmi

4.94

(17)

The class would involve special contouring techniques that i have gaibed from over 15 years in the fashion industry specialising, this will aimed at intermediate level students, I have worked mainly with University students working on their projects,