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