What are the best websites to sell my own clothing designs?

[lifestough411]

I already have a degree in fashion design and I am looking to get a head start in exposing my designs to the public and to later possibly open my own boutique.Please Help.

[Fred]

There are various ways you can start your fashion design business.

If you haven't had a business yet, and are just exploring the market and seeking for opportunities, the easiest way I would suggest is to start listing your design on some of the ecommerce websites, E.g. EBay etc. Once you have started your own store online, you can slowly building your brand and experiences.

However, if you do have some savings, and are seriously considering about join the fashion design business, you might try the following:
1. Do some research online about how other fashion designers been doing? Where do they sell their design? Who are their clients, suppliers and partners?
2. Do some market test: Contact the local clothing retailers, factories, and send them your designs.
2. Register a company and own brand.
3. Open your own fashion design website
4. Start marketing yourself online using search engine marketing and social media marketing.
5. By doing so, more and more people will start visiting your website, which will increase your brand awareness. In the meanwhile, you might also have already forged a good public relationship with your potential customers. Eventually, you get more and more sales.
6. Keep learning, knowledge in practical is power!
7. Have faith, never give up.

These are just my two-cents. But I believe, internet has created enormous opportunities for small businesses. As long as you have commitment and engaged appropriate strategies, success is almost guaranteed!

Good luck!

P.S, let me know if you want to know more about marketing yourself online, I'm more than happy to help you.