About this Event
Do you dream of having your own fashion brand? Turn your passion into reality with our Start Your Fashion Businessworkshop — a two-session experience designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to launch and grow your brand.
Combining creative direction with essential business strategy, this workshop will help you navigate the fashion industry with greater clarity and purpose. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or fashion enthusiast ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to start building a brand that stands out.
Session 1 — Tuesday, September 29
Building the Foundation
- Introduction & Learning Overview
- Business Registration
- Government Regulations
- Sources of Funding
- Protecting Your Brand
Session 2 — Tuesday, October 13
Bringing Your Brand to Market
- Identifying Your Niche & Direct Competitors
- Designing & Pricing Like a Boss
- Sampling, Production & Behind the Seams
- Marketing Moves That Make Noise
Choose the option that works for you: Attend one session or save by registering for both. Participants attending Session 2 will also enjoy a guided tour of the Fashion Exchange facility.
What You’ll Learn
• How to register and structure your business
• Ways to fund your fashion venture
• Key fashion industry insights
• How to identify your niche and understand your competition
• Sampling, production and what happens behind the scenes
• How to design and price your products strategically
• Marketing strategies that create impact
• How to protect your brand
Don’t just dream it — start it with us.
Event venue & nearby stays
63 Regent Park Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
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