George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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63 Regent Park Boulevard George Brown Fashion Exchange Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
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George Brown Polytechnic Fashion Exchange
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Launch your fashion brand with confidence — learn how to design, fund, price, and grow your business in this 2-session workshop.
Do you dream of having your own fashion brand? Turn your passion into reality with our Start Your Fashion Business workshop — a two-session experience designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to launch and grow your brand.
This workshop combines creative direction with essential business strategy, helping you navigate the fashion industry with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or fashion enthusiast, this is your gateway to building a brand that stands out.
A two-session experience designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to launch and grow your brand:
- Workshop 1: Monday, June 15
Introduction
Learning Overview
Business Registration
Government Regulations
Sources of Funding
Protecting your Brand - Workshop 2: Monday, June 22
Identifying your Niche & Direct Competitor
Designing & Pricing Like a Boss
Sampling, Production & Behind the Seams
Marketing Moves That Make Noise
Participants will also enjoy a guided tour of the facility on the second day.
You’ll learn:
• How to register and structure your business
• Ways to fund your fashion venture
• Key industry insights and trends
• How to identify your niche and analyze competitors
• Sampling, production, and what happens behind the scenes
• Designing and pricing your products strategically
• Marketing strategies that create impact
• How to protect your brand
Don’t just dream it — start it with us!