Fashion Consulting Business

4 Fashion Consulting Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Fashion consulting is becoming increasingly popular, with the rise of small start-ups and new eCommerce sites. As the world becomes more visual, fashion consultants, image consultants, and image coaches are in high demand.

As a fashion consultant, your tasks will be varied and could include: sourcing products, making recommendations on fashion trends and styles, advising on colors, fabrics, and cut, sizing, and quality.

A fashion consulting business can be a profitable and enjoyable way to work with high-end clothing. It is an easy and relatively passive way to make money working online.

In this list, you'll find real-world fashion consulting business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a fashion consulting business that makes money.

1. Tradlands ($1.61M/year)

and through collaborations with other brands and influencers. We also prioritize customer service and building relationships with our customers, which has resulted in a high customer retention rate and word-of-mouth referrals. Additionally, we regularly engage with our audience on social media and use targeted ads to reach new customers.

How much money it makes: $1.61M/year
How much did it cost to start: $15K
How many people on the team: 4

How This Couple Started A $130K/Month Women’s Effortless, Refined, Quality Clothing Brand

This case study showcases the journey of Tradlands, a women's clothing brand generating $134k in monthly revenue, which was started with just $15k, and grew through email marketing, Instagram, and influencer collaborations.

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2. Alice James Global(AJG) ($900K/year)

Fed up with hitting a glass ceiling in the corporate retail world, Alice James took her decade-long experience and industry network to launch Alice James Global from her daughter's bedroom; today, her team of 11 supports over 30 brands monthly, including 8 Shark Tank successes.

How much money it makes: $900K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 8

Consulting Fashion Entrepreneurs After Quitting My Corporate Job [$900K/Year In Revenue]

Alice James Global, a fashion brand consulting firm, has experienced impressive growth, supporting over 30 brands per month and achieving an average annual growth of 60% over the last three years, with notable collaborations with brands such as Target, Nordstrom, and HomeGoods.

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3. The Modest Man ($48K/year)

Brock McGoff came up with the idea for The Modest Man after struggling to find stylish clothing that fit his smaller frame. By creating thorough and helpful content catered to other "modest men," he was able to grow his audience and monetize his brand through advertising, affiliate programs, and brand partnerships. With almost a million monthly followers and generating $10-15k in revenue per month, The Modest Man has become a successful digital media brand in the men's fashion space.

How much money it makes: $48K/year
How many people on the team: 8

Starting A Men's Style Publication Reaching A Million People Per Month

Learn how one entrepreneur built a million-person audience across various digital channels while generating $10-15k in monthly revenue through advertising brand partnerships, digital products, and affiliate programs with his digital media brand focused on helping shorter men dress better.

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4. The Shoe Consultant Ltd ($48K/year)

Susannah Davda, the founder of The Shoe Consultant, came up with the idea for her business after realizing that aspiring shoe entrepreneurs lacked access to the footwear industry. With 22 years of experience in the industry, Davda started offering consultancy services, speaking engagements, and writing to help people start their own shoe brands. Through networking events and online marketing, she attracted clients and expanded her services, including launching an online course on how to start a shoe brand. Currently experiencing strong growth, Davda plans to further diversify her offerings and expand internationally by partnering with shoe business professionals.

How much money it makes: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $700
How many people on the team: 1

How I Started A $3.5K/Month Business Helping People That Want To Start Shoe Brands

Susannah Davda explains how she started a niche consultancy business helping people start shoe brands, earning $3.5k per month through personalized services and a highly successful online course.

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