Client Chats - Ninety Degree
Want to know what it's like starting your own label? We chat with the Matt, Founder of Ninety Degree about the highs and lows of starting his label
Read moreHELPING FASHION LABELS LAUNCH AND GROW
FROM DESIGN TO COMPLETION
So you want to launch your own fashion label?
No idea where to start, with zero Fashion Design experience? From assisting you design your own collection, to selecting fabric and trims, connecting you with the right manufacturer, all the way through to your first launch, Fashion Source Connect is here to transform YOUR ideas into a reality.
Our customer is at the heart of everything we do. If it's step by step assistance you require, 1:1 support from an Industry expert, or Fashion and Manufacturing advice, we want to help you.
WHY FASHION SOURCE CONNECT
EXPERIENCE
With a label myself, I’ve been where you are.
I know the struggles, and I know the exact
steps to take to come out the other side
successfully. Tap into my experience
to avoid costly mistakes and time
consuming setbacks
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
I have built a wide network of industry
contacts - both on and off shore. As a
client of mine, you'll be introduced to
this network - helping you get where
you need to go, quicker.
PERSONALISED SERVICE
I give 110% to my clients, because your
success is my success. I will be your
mentor, your biggest support and your
personal hype gal through the entire
process. With me by your side, you
will never feel alone in this process.
That’s a promise.
MEET THE FOUNDER
HEATHER MCDOWALL
Heather McDowall designs have graced the catwalks on New York Fashion Week and Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. They’ve been featured in Vogue, Neighbours, proudly stocked in Myer, The Iconic and other boutiques across Australia.
But it wasn’t always this way… 5 years ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed. I had a clear vision of where I wanted to go, but absolutely no idea how to get there.
Fashion Source Connect is the business I wished was available to me when I first started.
My mission?
To simplify the process of design, development, production and owning your own business. Taking your ideas from design concept to a retail ready product.
I can’t wait to help you get started.
WHAT WE OFFER
1:1 Consulting
No matter what stage of the business
you’re at, we’re here to help you reach
your fashion business goals. During
a consultation, we’ll take a deep
dive into your business & I’ll provide
some clear direction on next steps
BOOK A CALL
signature package
We’ll guide you from design, development,
production to sales… even how to run
a successful fashion business. This is a
completely custom, comprehensive
package - tailored just just for you.
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workshops
Selling at the right price is crucial.
Learn how to make a profit with
our Costing Your Product Workshop.
If you’re ready to get your product
into stores, learn how with our
Retail Ready Course.
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"I'd been searching for manufacturing support for several months and was all but ready to quit until I found Heather.
I will be forever grateful the Facebook Gods ensured our paths crossed”
-Sam, NAVI
"Heather is like that favourite teacher you wish you had for every class. The energy she has is infectious and compliments her endless knowledge of the Industry. Everyone needs a Heather”
- Matt, 90 DEGREE
“Heather has been a Godsend to my business. She is an exceptional Production Manager always executing with the utmost professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency"
- Hannah, BRIAR BRIDAL
"Starting a fashion label is extremely difficult, but Heather has made the experience streamlined, easy and enjoyable. I’m so excited by what we have created”
- Melanie, ASHE