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This Course will guide you through our proven 6-step success blueprint, on how to go from just an idea, to learning exactly what it takes to launch your own profitable sustainable apparel brand. At the end of this course you will know how to turn your idea into a reality, and you will have the building blocks to run a sustainable business. Educate yourself to be the CEO of your brand. The course is packed with video lessons, reading material, resources, and downloadable templates.
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In The Apparel Entrepreneurship Podcast, Ana and Klas Kristiansson – apparel industry experts, authors, and speakers will discuss hands-on tactics touching all areas involved in running and growing a meaningful, successful apparel brand. Learn practical strategies about sustainability, design, product, marketing, sales, community, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship. You’ll also hear inspiring interviews with industry experts and entrepreneurs about their tips and journeys in this fast-paced industry. A must-listen for everybody that is running an apparel brand or is working with apparel.
In the 83rd episode of the Apparel Entrepreneurship Podcast, we interview Sam Matanle, the founder of Batch London.
He shares his journey of starting a made-to-order fashion brand focused on redefining the suit. The brand aims to provide a comfortable and versatile alternative to traditional suits while addressing the sustainability issues in the fashion industry. Sam discusses the challenges of starting a clothing brand without a background in fashion and how they approached the design and manufacturing process. He also talks about their unique business model of made-to-order production and the benefits it offers to both the brand and the customers.
The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, constant improvement, and intention in building a successful and sustainable fashion brand.
Sam also emphasizes the importance of branding and building a strong community around the brand. He shares their strategies for attracting customers, including hosting events and leveraging LinkedIn. Sam highlights the need for work-life balance and the acceptance that failure is a possibility. He envisions leaving a legacy of changing consumer habits and promoting a more sustainable approach to fashion.
Takeaways
✅ Batch London is a made-to-order fashion brand that offers comfortable and versatile suits as an alternative to traditional formal wear.
✅ The brand focuses on sustainability and aims to address the wasteful practices in the fashion industry.
✅ Sam Matanle, the founder, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and constant improvement in the design and manufacturing process.
✅ The made-to-order business model allows Batch London to offer high-quality products at a fair prices by eliminating the need for stock and reducing waste.
✅ The brand’s retail store provides customers with the opportunity to touch, try, and feel the products, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Made-to-order is a sustainable business model that reduces waste and inventory costs.
✅ Investing in branding from the beginning can unlock doors and attract customers.
✅Building a strong community around the brand is crucial for growth and customer loyalty.
✅ Balancing workload and managing time and energy are ongoing challenges for founders.
✅ Accepting the possibility of failure allows for a more level-headed approach to problem-solving.
✅ The goal is to change consumer habits and promote a more sustainable approach to fashion.
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