The Business of Apparel

Designing to a Cost: Reverse Engineering the Creative Process in the Apparel Industry


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Designing to a Cost

In this episode, Rachel shares her experiences as a development and product manager in the apparel industry, focusing on the importance of collaboration between product management, design, and development teams when designing to a cost.

We'll also unravel the complexities of FOB pricing and target costs, teaching you how to use them effectively when crafting a design brief. Learn strategies for working with development and materials teams to ensure that your product's cost is both efficient and effective.

In this episode, you'll hear:

-How to handle the tailspin that is often associated with costs that are too high.

-Rules Rachel has developed for designing to a cost.

-Cost breakdowns for direct-to-consumer pricing.

-Where your margins should be.

-How certain portions of the FOB pricing should be divided.

We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode!

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