Phase | Task | Start Date | End Date | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trend forecasting & moodboarding | Month 0 | Month 0 | Designer | Research season direction, colour palettes, market | |
Sketching & silhouette finalization | Month 1 | Month 1 | Designer | Create initial concepts and refine to a cohesive story | |
Fabric sourcing & swatch requests | Month 1 | Month 2 | Supplier | Secure MOQ options and confirm availability | |
Tech packs & measurement specs | Month 2 | Month 2 | Designer | Build spec sheets with measurements & construction details | |
Request first sample | Month 2 | Month 3 | Factory | Send tech packs + notes for prototype | |
First sample received & reviewed | Month 3 | Month 4 | Designer | Evaluate fit, fabrication, and finish | |
Sample revisions (2nd round) | Month 4 | Month 5 | Factory | Revise patterns and resample | |
Final approval sample | Month 5 | Month 5 | Designer | Approve for bulk production, send sample back | |
Confirm PO and production schedule | Month 5 | Month 6 | Designer + Factory | Confirm timeline, unit count, materials. Request finished piece in specific size for initial campaign photos if needed. | |
Bulk production in progress | Month 6 | Month 8 | Factory | Includes garment dye, trims, quality stitching | |
Final QC and packaging | Month 8 | Month 8 | Factory | Inspect for issues, tag and fold, once approved at the factory level request a TOP | |
Arrange export and air freight | Month 8 | Month 8 | Transportation Company | Include customs paperwork and contact broker | |
In transit with customs buffer | Month 8 | Month 9 | Transportation Company | Allow time for delays | |
Photography + marketing content | Month 8 | Month 9 | Designer | Includes ecomm shots, campaign images | |
Deliver to showroom or release online | Month 9 | Target Launch Date | Designer | Align with PR, email & social campaigns |