Is Being a Fashion Designer a Good Biz?

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Introducing Lawrence Mutinda, widely recognized in the fashion industry as Lawrenzo, the creative force behind his own fashion design brand, Urban Xtrends. Through Urban Xtrends, he merges creativity with technical expertise, crafting garments that epitomize his unique vision. Collaborating with skilled artisans, he produces trendy, high-quality clothing that captivates fashion enthusiasts nationwide. 

 

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WHAT KIND OF SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE A FASHION DESIGNER? 

Lawrenzo ana-explains hii sio gig easy, juu by the time una create, unafaa ku-take time ku-study, kujifunza, na kuelewa all the nitty-gritties za fashion. Adding most materials zenye yeye utumia u-import from Pakistan.

HOW MUCH CAPITAL IS NEEDED TO VENTURE INTO THE FASHION DESIGN? 

Capital yenye ni sufficient ku-start hii biz as per Lawrenzo, ni around 300k. Na hii ni dough ali-save from hawking zile jeans za 200-500 in Gikomba. Alitumia hii capital kusetup shop, kubuy machine mbili za kushona pamoja na ku-hire fundi. 

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE FROM FASHION DESIGN? 

The cost ya one complete set ukuwa Ksh 4,000. Akitoa charges za fundi, ku print na materials, Lawrenzo anaexplain kuwa, profit margins ubaki around 20%. 

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF RUNNING A FASHION DESIGN BIZ? 

Lawrenzo anashare one of the major challenge imekuwa ku-establish trust, especially kwa clients wenye wako fay away, as ina take considerable amount of time ku-convince them wa-buy his products. Another challenge imekuwa copyright infringement ya brand yake, often ikitoka from manufacturers in China wenye wanatumia counterfeit materials na kuuza at a lower price, around Kshs 1,200. Hii ina-make it difficult ku persuade clients wenye already wameona a cheaper alternative kwa market. 

WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE KNOW BEFORE THEY VENTURE INTO ANY BIZ? 

Advice ya Lawrenzo kwa youths ni wa-refrain from laziness and ku-over rely on employment opportunities, Ana suggest capital isikuwe a limiting factor juu even with as little as 10k, wanaeza saka something to do.  

Fashion industry imebaki an unexplored venture yenye iko na promising returns particulally from Lawrenzo’s experience. Following his advice ina server as a compelling call to action, aki-encourage youths and Mesher in general ku-seize the opportunity with determination na resourcefulness. Ku watch the full interview check hii link. [https://mesh.life/app/watch...]