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 Summary

Introduction 2
Chapter 1: Why is it important to create a collection board 3
Chapter 2: How to put together a fashion collection board 4
Chapter 3: Advantages of automating your collection board 9
Conclusion 10
About Audaces 10

Introduction
Launching a fashion collection is a process that can be a bit complex,
involving a series of steps from creation to sale.

To help deliver your collection successfully, one tool can be crucially

important: the fashion collection board.

If you want to improve your collection launch process, explore the

practical tips we’ve prepared for you in this material.

Enjoy your reading!

Chapter 1:
Why is it important to create
a fashion collection board?

The collection board acts as an

organized guide to easily identify and
understand the details of the garments
that will be produced. This helps you
save time by reducing frustrating
searches for steps that may not be
finished or that are still in the process
of being created.

Not only does this make it easier to

see the stage of production of the
garments, but it also helps to keep
things in order, saving time and effort
while reducing stress.

With a collection board, you can easily see what it takes to get your pieces
off the screen and into reality. In addition, it is possible to create better
combinations and matches between fabrics, colors, and clothes to achieve
better sales in your collection.

Learn more: 7 steps to develop your fashion collection plan

Chapter 2:
How to put together a
fashion collection board

Step 1: Investigate

Before creating your collection board, take a peek at the fashion

industry. Start your strategic planning by doing some insightful
research.

Kind of like a CSI investigation, only with less drama and more style!

Discover the trends, understand the market, and analyze the

competitors. You will feel like a real fashion detective.

Uncover the benefits of fashion trend

forecasting for your clothing business
Step 2: Define the concept for the collection

It’s time to let your imagination run wild and define the concept.
After all, what story will your collection tell?

Determine the inspirations, themes, and messages you want to

convey. This will serve as the basis for creating a board that aligns
with the goal of the collection.

Think of it in the same way you choose the route of a trip: first, you
trace the path; then you stick to it.

DID YOU
KNOW?
When developing the concept of your
collection with Audaces Isa, you get
access to visual boards! These boards
make it easier to communicate your
collection’s inspirations, themes,
and messages between Style and
Production Management teams.

Step 3: Understand your customer

Let’s explore your customers’ preferences like you’re

discovering the personalities of characters from a TV show!

Create personas and understand their desires, what they are

looking for, and what message your target audience wants to
convey.
Step 4: Identify categories and subcategories

Organize your collection into categories and subcategories for easy

navigation. This can include divisions by types of garments (dresses, skirts,
blouses, etc.) and their variations.

Also, create sections for different styles or themes present in the collection.

Did you know?

With Audaces Isa, you have an online storage of all the files related to your
collection. This simplifies your management routines, allowing clear and
effective navigation through the stages of the production chain.

Step 5: Details, materials, and finishes

For each piece listed on the board, you should

include details about the materials that will be
used, their details, and the finishing touches.

This is critical to ensure efficient production and

the proper choice of fabrics, trims, and other
components of the garments.

hint
You can put together a mood board. It works
as an art gallery of your collection, in which you
put colors, textures, and ideas. Unleash your
fashionable Picasso side and create your own
palette of varying hues and materials!
Step 6: Add notes and observations

Do you know when you are going to travel and decide to make an itinerary, so you
don’t get lost? Here, it’s the same thing - but with sketches, sample garments,
and lots of creativity!

Incorporate sections in the board for important notes and observations. This can
be the place where technical specifications, pattern making details, or necessary
adjustments are highlighted. This additional information contributes to clarity
and accuracy during the execution of the process.

Did you know?

By developing your collection board with Audaces Isa, you
can ensure that the design team and other professionals
are involved in the decision-making process. Sharing
insights between departments and communicating in
real-time aligns the teams’ expectations.

Step 7: Create a schedule of activities

A clear and organized schedule of activities can be your greatest ally. This helps
both you and your colleagues know what tasks need to be done and when they
are due, avoiding last-minute moments of distress.

With a well-defined schedule, your budgets, testing, and staff training are going
to be more coordinated and seamless!

Did you know?

When setting your schedule, Audaces Isa can give
you a clear view of the project’s progress, ensuring
that all phases of your collection’s development are
organized.
Step 8: Review and improve

With your fashion collection board ready, it’s

time to review it!

You always look in the mirror before you leave

the house, don’t you? Likewise, this last review
is necessary to identify existing errors, make final
adjustments, and ask for your team’s opinion.
And if you don’t get everything right the first
time, don’t worry! Respect your progress and
the process.

Step 9: Monitor the results

Managing your collection doesn’t end with the launch! Now, it’s time to track
the results and evaluate its success.

In this scenario, Audaces Isa plays a crucial role by providing support through
dynamic reports.

The tool allows the evaluation of the collection’s performance in real-time,

empowering the team with data to analyze numbers, listen to feedback, and
suggest improvements.
 Chapter 3:
Advantages of automating your
collection board

Efficient Automating the collection board allows

creation of you to manage the creation of your
fashion garments more efficiently.
collections

By eliminating manual and repetitive tasks related to organizing the

collection, the Style team can focus more time and effort on their
creative tasks.

Read More: 5 apps to elevate your online fashion design experience

Focus on
creativity and “The advantages of using Isa compared to the manual processes are, mainly, the
design time. Because how long it takes to do something on the computer doesn’t even
compare to how slow it is when doing it manually. You have to print, cut paper,
and move around. While on the computer, you can have all the information there,
and anyone can access it, everything is much clearer and is documented as well!”

Rebeca Fernandes – Cauipe Style Assistant

Reduction of Automation also contributes to the reduction of human

errors and errors, minimizing the need for redoes while saving time
reworks and resources.

Communication is streamlined, improving the synergy between

departments and ensuring that everyone is aligned with the
collection’s goals.
“Isa came to streamline, facilitate, and manage this entire process. If you put our Seamless
three collections together, you get around 120 garments being created at the collaboration
same time, each with its own particularity, each with its own operational flow.
With Isa, we can manage all of this with a single software.“

Andrea Almeida – Owner Cauipe

Performance Automation also facilitates the financial analysis of

and profitability each garment’s performance, contributing to a more
analysis accurate assessment of profitability per clothing item.
Conclusion
Using Audaces Isa to create a fashion collection board
revolutionizes the collection launch process. Not
only does this tool overcome challenges, but it also
unleashes new opportunities, allowing you to focus
on what really matters: creating outstanding designs.

Choosing Audaces Isa ensures long-lasting success

while aligning and monetizing each collection launch
for maximum profit.

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about audaces
Audaces is an Italian-Brazilian company, that has been at the forefront of
technological innovation in the fashion industry.

For over 30 years, our mission has been to provide user-friendly solutions that
accelerate fashion creation, development, and production, revolutionizing the
way you work.

We are audacious, partners, global and facilitators! We offer expertise and

solutions applicable to companies of all sizes across diverse industries, such as
fashion, furniture, upholstery, nautical, automotive, and aerospace.

Our presence extends to over 70 countries worldwide, with more than 40,000
textile and fashion professionals relying on our solutions daily.

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