Welcome to Fashion For Profit
This web site provides an overview of the process of starting a Fashion business. It draws from the first chapter of Frances Harder's book Fashion For Profit.
Creativity is essential but it isn't enough. The passage from initial concept to the ultimate consumer involves many steps. Fashion For Profit is a roadmap that clearly marks each step.
This book is currently being used by some of the best fashion schools to familiarize students with many of the complicated facets of the fashion business beyond designing a line. But whether you are a student or an experienced manufacturer you will find information in Fashion For Profit that will help you avoid costly mistakes.
The links in the menu to the left will take you to excerpts from the book. For an in-depth view of the processes outlined here you can order Fashion For Profit on this site.
Fashion For Profit's Glossary of Fabric Terms is used as a resource by eBay nationally and will soon be seen globally.
Fashion For Profit chapters now available online! See E-Books under Books.
Testimonials
"My business partner and I read your book from cover to cover and it is one of the reasons we have had success with our product.As our business grew, chapters that meant little when we first began, then took on whole new meanings and we are still consulting your book."
Carla O'Brien FORTUNE TEE
"I received the book and I have to say that I am thrilled at all of the information that you've provided. I am getting ready to go into mass production and found that the book has already given me such timely & valuable insight after merely hitting a few key chapters. Now that I've meet my immediate need, I can actually get into the details that your so richly offer in your book. You are a God send! Thanks for your labor! Thanks for sharing your pearls of wisdom and industry knowledge! Better yet, thanks for making it all affordable!"
Lytia - Michigan
“Family business Fleur de Peche is putting its finances in order for the first time. Elena Bates handles operations while her daughter Carilyn Vaile, designs the contemporary knits for separates that rang up $1 million in sales last year. Until now, one key ingredient has been missing from the business — a budget. “We were operating by the seat of our pants. We would buy fabric and hope our samples sold,” Bates said. “Now, we’re more careful about what we’re spending and how often” She credits Frances Harder for helping them get some of the business insight that is required in order to become successful apparel manufacturer.
Carilyn Vaile, “Fleur de Peche”
LA Business Journal
"I wanted to thank you for the informative seminar my daughter and I just attended. I loved it. And my daughter, Michaela, was delighted to get your book and your autograph. We both will be reading it. Thanks again and I'm sure we will cross paths at another one of your seminars."
Sandy Berry, Vice President, Cornish & Carey
