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How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Fashion Label?

Get clear on design, development, and manufacturing—before you spend a cent.

Thinking about starting your own fashion label?

 

You’re not alone. But most new designers go in blind—guessing costs, skipping development, or choosing the wrong manufacturing path. The result? Delays, mistakes, and wasted money.

Let’s fix that.

In this 1-hour, free live webinar, Julia Watts, founder of Sample Room (and mentor to 1000+ brands), will guide you through the real-world costs and key decisions of launching a label—whether you plan to manufacture locally or overseas.

How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Fashion Label?

Get clear on design, development, and manufacturing—before you spend a cent.

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In this webinar, you’ll learn:

 

âś… What it actually costs to start a fashion label (in Australia and overseas)


âś… How tech packs, MOQ, and design complexity impact your budget


✅ The difference between local vs. offshore manufacturing—and what’s right for you


✅ Where most founders lose money—and how to avoid it


âś… Why planning your brand and marketing angle early can save you thousands


âś… How Sample Room supports you from concept to creation (without the overwhelm)

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

 

 

Meet Your Guide: Julia Watts

 

We’ve helped hundreds of Australian designers build successful labels from scratch and launch brands they love — now it’s your turn. 


We know the landscape, the shortcuts, and the common traps — and we’ll help you avoid them.

This session is perfect for:

 

 

Aspiring fashion designers who want to start smart

 

Existing brands planning to scale or switch manufacturers

 

Anyone considering offshore production but unsure of the risks

 

Creatives seeking structure, clarity, and support

This is what others have said about the Workshop

So Much Valuable Information!

 

"Thank you for providing so much valuable information of the workshop! It's amazing how much you've been able to cover in such a short time. I've definitely learnt so much about timelines and all the different mini tasks in each stage of production. Something I was lacking and highly anxious about."

Joanna

I've learnt so much more!

 

"I want to thank you again for your amazing webinars. I stumbled upon Sample Room looking for a pattern maker and sampler, thinking that's all I needed. But I've learnt so much more! Really appreciate you're doing and sharing your knowledge to people like me."

Nina

I am already glad to have found the Sample Room

"I was overwhelmed a little but I do also realise that going through the workshop I am not going to be doing this all myself so it definitely is comforting. This is a step outside my comfort zone, as I mentioned this is a career change but I am already glad to have found Sample Room."

Rebecca

I truly find your advice helpful, and I could really feel your experience

"Thank you very much again for the workshop sessions. I have been enjoying the 2 sessions and am truly looking forward to the rest of the workshop.

I truly find your advice helpful and I could really feel your experience throughout the years. My takeaway from session 2 is the fact that we could start building a community and leaping to social media even before having stock."

Kate

What participants have said about The Sample Room Workshop

Kate Smith

Thanks so much Julia for a great presentation.

Really informative and you have a great style of engaging us, and demonstrating your expertise.

Greta Morton

Amazing knowledge!

We were very impressed. Thank you.

Warren Hargeaves

Was very informative , thank you.

Lots of information and lots to take in.

Well definitely be in contact soon.

Get Inspired by Real Success Stories

See how other Australian brands launched with this exact plan — and how Sample Room can support your next steps.