Starting a clothing company

[cookiecuts]

Like many others young people on this forum that I have seen on this forum, I want to start my own brand of clothing. I have my target selected. I know that I'm going to do the graphic design and have it printed by a and eventually move on to having the clothing manufactured. I have a pretty decent portfolio of designs (6 or 7). I need some advice on how to save money and I need to know some of the legality involved in starting a brand. My start up cost is looking relatively low due to the fact that I am going to be using American Apperal basics and not mass producing. I'll basically have "lookbooks" online full of the clothing printed until I build up enough base to start selling. Any advice helps. Thank you.

[elam12]

online is a great cost effective avenue for marketing.. Where is your website?

[gambit]

Get a domain $1.99 and hosting $4.95. Don't just choose a domain hosting company that doesn't support eCommerce and Dedicated server. WHY? because if your business grow, your hosting company should be able to support it.

After you establish a site, you can choose dropshipped or online manufacturer.

[DECO Multimedia]

My company can design and print your shirts and also design, develop, and host your website. Let me know if you have any questions.

Anthony

[mjordantmac]

I see you plan on using American Apparel. Well, I have an account with American Apparel where I get there blank clothing for wholesale prices. If you have any interest in forming some sort of deal i'll be more than happy to assist you.

[Ergo1]

Think twice before using American Apparel...See my comments in another thread: **Looking for Apparel Illustrators**

[Apmix]

Have you explored all of your local options? I am in the same position and I have found a local screen printing place that is much cheaper than any online deal, plus I get to see everything before I buy it and there is no shipping costs.