Want to launch a fashion brand but don’t know where to start? This guide was created by Amanda Rango of ARD Fashion Consulting. A designer with over 25 years of experience, to provide essential information and an Ultimate Guide of what to expect and how to get started.

At ARD Fashion Consulting, the very first thing we build with our clients is a clear production calendar — because without one, everything else feels like a moving target.

In this guide, Amanda Rango will walk you through how to plan your 2026 calendar step by step, with realistic timelines, helpful tips, and insights to keep you ahead — not scrambling to catch up.

Launching or scaling a fashion brand in today’s market without understanding your competition is risky, inefficient, and costly.

In this 2026 guide, Amanda Rango of ARD Fashion Consulting will walk you through what a competitive analysis actually is, how to identify your competitors, what data truly matters, and how to use that information to build a stronger, more differentiated fashion brand.

Think launching a fashion brand is quick and easy? Think again. With 25 years of industry experience, Amanda Rango knows that success comes from careful planning, strategy, and preparation.

If you’re wondering how long it takes to launch a fashion brand from scratch, this step-by-step guide will walk you through every phase—from concept to your first sale—so you can avoid costly mistakes and bring your vision to life.

Graphics are more than just decoration—they’re a core part of how fashion brands tell stories, express identity, and connect with customers. But behind every eye-catching graphic is a detailed process that, if overlooked, can lead to missteps in production. 

In this guide, Amanda Rango, a fashion designer with over 20 years of industry experience, breaks down the full lifecycle of apparel graphics, from concept development to sample approval, to help you navigate each stage with confidence and creative control.

The truth is, great design alone doesn’t build a thriving business. In this comprehensive guide, we break down the 10 essential steps to grow your fashion brand beyond the launch. 

In this comprehensive guide, we break down the 10 essential steps to take your brand beyond launch,  from building a high-converting website to streamlining your supply chain and expanding sales channels.

Written by Amanda Rango, founder of ARD Fashion Consulting with 20+ years of industry experience, this no-fluff roadmap will help you scale with clarity, confidence, and real results.

Do you want to launch or scale a fashion brand, but sourcing and manufacturing are holding you back? Created by Amanda Rango of ARD Fashion Consulting—a designer and product developer with over two decades of experience helping fashion founders—this guide is your go-to resource for finding and working with a clothing manufacturer.

Are you ready to take your e-commerce photoshoot to the next level in 2025? Created by Amanda Rango of ARD Fashion Consulting—a designer and product developer with over two decades of experience in the fashion industry, helping fashion founders launch and scale their businesses—this guide is your go-to resource. This guide outlines the exact steps ARD Fashion Consulting uses to prep clients for their e-commerce fashion photoshoots.

Are you ready to launch or scale your fashion brand in 2025? A fashion consultant can help you reach your goals, but you’ll want to know what to expect before you invest. Created by Amanda Rango of ARD Fashion Consulting—a designer and product developer with over two decades of experience helping fashion founders launch and scale their businesses—this guide is your go-to resource for all things fashion consulting.