7 SMART BUSINESS IDEAS UNDER THE FASHION NICHE

Are you looking to start a fashion business but don’t know exactly what you should go into? In this article, I will share with you 7 different business ideas under the fashion niche that are profitable and you can start immediately.

The fashion industry has over the years stood the test of time and is still growing strong both locally and internationally. Fashion has grown from just clothing alone but to shoes, bags, women and men accessories etc. which is why no one can do without it.

The fashion industry is one of the most competitive businesses all over the world as more and more clothing lines and brands are springing up regularly. This is why for anyone to survive in this industry creativity is essential.

New fashion trends are coming out on a regular basis most especially from the youths who are not afraid to try out new outfits and designs. If you are able to join old fashion with modern fashion to create a masterpiece then going into the fashion business is what you should consider.

Fashion is not all about the clothes you wear but also how you are able to match colours.

For you to succeed in the fashion business, you must have a blueprint of how the market operates and be able to meet the needs of people by creating appealing designs that catches the eye.

The truth still remains that the fashion business is a huge market with lots of segments that have not been touched fully. Only in Nigeria alone there are over 200 million people who can’t do without fashion not to talk of the entire world. This is to show you that anyone can still enter into the fashion industry and profit from it.

Here are the 7 smart business ideas under the fashion niche.

Clothe Making

This is indeed the biggest aspect of fashion as it deals with the creation of clothes for people to wear. Though it is very competitive but if you are determined and creative you will succeed in this business. If you don’t have someone who can help you create designs, you will have to learn how to sew. This normally takes 6 to 12 months to learn depending on how fast you are in grasping things. Once you start making designs you can then start marketing your products to people and attending fashion events to showcase your designs thereby building your brand.

Blogging

Starting a blog is one of the most profitable online businesses anyone can venture into and fashion blog is one of the top paying blogging niches. If you are passionate about fashion and have tips to share with others you can start a fashion blog. A fashion blog consist of so many things which includes fashion styles, lifestyles, travel, beauty tips, accessories etc. For you to start a fashion blog and succeed, you have to be up to date with the latest fashion trends and style.

Fashion Consultant

This is for those that are well experienced in the fashion industry and looking to help other fashion businesses, start-up and individuals. With your experience, you can provide professional advice and suggestion to clients, companies, celebrities etc. about fashion and make lot of money from it. The job of a fashion consultant involves choosing clothes for their clients for different events, fixing daily wears for clients etc.

Dropshipping

Well not everyone have to become a fashion designer or manufacture fashion accessories to succeed in this business, you can as well make money in fashion by selling other peoples products. As a drop-shipper, your job is to create an online store where people visit to purchase fashion items. Once an order is made, all you have to do is to buy the product from the manufacturer and ask them to ship it to the customer. As simple as it sounds you can make a ton of money in this business.

Shoe Making

No dressing is ever complete without a shoe which is why the shoe making business is as important as the cloth making business. Shoes are mostly made by hands so you have got to be skilled in the trade to succeed. This is why having to learn how to make shoes by serving as an apprentice in an experienced shoe maker shop is necessary. Shoes can be made from various materials which include leather, robber, plastic, wood etc. and there are different footwear’s you can make such as boots, sandals, shoes etc. You can start making your own piece of shoes and sell to people both online and offline.

Bag making

For ladies no dressing is complete without a hand bag. This business is huge as women just can’t get enough of their bags. When it comes to bag making, the fabric you use is very important. You can as well learn how to make bags before jumping into this business. There are different bag productions which anyone can go into ranging from school bags, traveling bags, women bags, men bags etc.

Start An Online Boutique

Shopping online is something most people are comfortable with as they can get whatsoever they desire delivered to them without them leaving their homes. Top eCommerce websites such as Amazon.com, jumia.com.ng, konga.com etc. are making it big online and you can start your own but focus on a particular niche (fashion). All you have to do is look for a reliable source where you can purchase your items from at a cheaper rate and resell online. This will require space where you can stock your items then open a website (similar to eCommerce), display your items and start promoting your store.

The fashion business is ever booming and there is always a space for new comers in this business so you can pick any of the ideas listed above. Do let us know what you think about this article.