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Hello, everyone. As a long-time observer, I’m ready to take the plunge and seek your honest critiques. After years of dreaming, I’m launching a fashion brand centered on convertible garments—each piece serving multiple functions. I believe true sustainability lies in desirability; the most sustainable item is one you cherish and wear frequently. Currently, I'm sourcing from deadstock suppliers, with plans for more responsible sourcing in the future. I welcome your candid feedback on my concept, pricing, and overall appeal. Thank you for your honesty!
| | Hello Everyone - Lifetime lurker here looking for honest critique and advice. After many many years of dreaming, I’m going for it. I figure it’s better to say I tried and failed than never to have tried at all. Does the world need another fashion brand? Fuck no. But here I am trying to do something genuinely different and I need real feedback from people who will actually tell me the truth. The concept is convertible fashion where every piece serves at least two functions. A dress that becomes a top. A skirt that becomes a maxi. A cardigan that flips. The idea is that true sustainability isn’t just about materials, it’s about desire. The most sustainable garment, imo, is the one you actually reach for over and over again. I want to lead with something beautiful first, and let the responsible sourcing be the backbone not the marketing hook. On materials: short term I’m sourcing from deadstock fabric suppliers but long term I want to source directly from textile and post-consumer waste streams. I’m tracking every fabric source from day one. I have three samples in progress and I’m looking for brutal honesty before I go any further. A few specific questions (feel free to answer one, all or none and just comment) I appreciate any and all feedback (the harsher the better)!!!!!! TL;DR - Building a womenswear brand where every piece converts into at least two garments, made from reclaimed textile waste. Want to lead with desirability over sustainability preaching. Three samples in progress. Would you buy it, and what would stop you? [link] [comments] |
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