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I run a fashion startup involving sampling, serial production and fulfillment. I couldn't agree more with Melanie. The risk aspect sizing and inventory managem
by andreasklinger 15y ago
I run a fashion startup involving sampling, serial production and fulfillment. I couldn't agree more with Melanie.
The risk aspect sizing and inventory management is a bit downplayed imho. Stocking breaks necks. Good merchandising is more important than breathing oxygen.
Btw i would also appreciate HNs feedback on my company: http://www.lookk.com http://www.lookk.com - if there is interest i could do a "show hn" post.
- epicviking 15y agoYou really would benefit from sorting the items you have for sale. At the least Man and Woman.
- andreasklinger 15y agoThanks for the feedback. The shop is yet very MVP-like. We are currently working on it.
- amac 15y agoInteresting. Why did you decide to re-brand as Lookk from Garmz may I ask? (I took about 12 months to find the Lifemall name for my site)
- melanie_io 15y agoHuge fan of what you guys are doing. It speaks volumes that Carmen choose you as one of her first investments post Net-A-Porter. The products are really well-curated and it is one of the few sites I have seen that might actually have a shot at closing the 4-6 month production gap and reducing remnant inventory. As anyone in the apparel business knows, you have two businesses: one full-price business and one remnant inventory business. The key to success is keeping your remnant inventory business as small as possible by closely matching production with demand, this balance can be difficult for an emerging designer with no experience, so I applaud you for trying to fix this problem and make it easier for a new designer to start a business. Good luck with everything!