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What It Really Takes to Sell Your First Collection in 30 Days (With No Upfront Investment)

You can launch a profitable fashion collection in 30 days—with no inventory, minimums, or upfront investment—by using the CreateOne platform.

Founders are doing it right now. Here’s how.

Can I Start a Fashion Brand With Just One Product?

Yes. All you need is a single hero product. Jamie Okuma started with one shirt in Tencel Dobby—a standout piece with a story.

What Tools Do I Need to Design Clothing Without a Factory?

With CreateOne, there are no patterns to draft or factories to call (but you can also add your own patterns if you want to). You choose a silhouette from the library, then add your own artwork, materials, or trim. It’s plug-and-play, but still entirely yours.

Step 3: Can I Sell My Fashion Line Without Holding Inventory?

Yes. Launch your style on your e-commerce site with zero inventory. LUAR tested their denim collection live without pulling their core offering off the site. And once you test it, you can always ramp up, order a small quantity for retailers, or create several versions based on the one that's selling best.

Step 4: How Do I Sell Before I Make Anything?

Selling before producing is the core of the on-demand fashion model. Kibonen launched her latest collection during NYFW and offered it as "see now, buy now"—on-demand.

Step 5: What Happens After My First Sale?

Once you’ve launched one product, it’s easy to build on that momentum. You can recolor it, apply new artwork, or reuse the same silhouette. Everything is editable in CreateOne.

Bonus: Is It True There’s No Upfront Investment?

Absolutely—no inventory, no minimums, and no risk. You don’t spend a dime on production until your customer has already paid.

Real Talk:

If you’re a founder sitting on ideas, this is your sign. You don’t need to wait for a manufacturer, a buyer, or even a full collection. You need one idea, and 30 days.

Founders using CreateOne have gone from design to revenue in as little as 2 weeks.

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