The LFBA is a division of Global Fashion Management, the specialists in the business of fashion.
After having seen year after year, start ups and Designers failing to grow their Brand, we were asked to deliver a cost effective way for them to learn the business of fashion. 

Get access to insightful online courses and training to ensure you know how to set up and manage your Brand and Retail stores/ Online or pop up.

We will happily deliver a new content based on your request.
You will only pay 10% of the recommended selling price. This is how much we value your input.

Access the LFBA Online courses HERE.

You buy the training module at the normal price or at a reduced price.

If you are not totally satisfied with our training module, please tell us.
We will either fix the problem to your satisfaction or refund your money.
Just tell us within 14 days.

Most agents charge from 10-15% commission.  Sometimes this range can be higher or lower based on the volume of business.
In addition, some agents may ask for a fixed fee together with the commission.

The fixed fee seems to be more applicable within Accessories Brands than Apparel Brands.

Among the Agents who ask for fixed fees or showroom fees, you will predominantly see USA Agents. 

Agents take orders from the Retail stores against a commission (or commission and fixed fees).
This means that the Brand is therefore in charge of
1. the order form,
2. invoicing,
3. shipping &
4. getting paid.

The distributor buys the goods from the Brands and sells those same goods to multilabel stores at a price he decided.
The distributor is therefore is charge of invoicing, shipping, payments and customer service.

As such, it is rare for the Brand to know who are the final retail clients.

Both options have pros and cons. 
Talk to us and we will help you select the right choice for your Brand. 

It can be covered in less than 1 hour. A small fee to avoid mistakes which will cost you thousands!
OR subscribe to the Training Module.

Both groups of Agents work on the same general principles however the US Agent falls under one sole country and one sole culture dominated by the importance of money and time.

You must factor this in all your dealings with US agents.

READ MORE ABOUT THE USA IN THE GFM BUSINESS BLOG HERE.

No!  

Some questions will show the Agent that you do not understand his country or culture and therefore he will need to protect himself/herself from this.

Would you trust 100% a Brand who has never done a specific task before?
Possibly not!

We wouldn't either or we would need to ask many questions or we would need to join the individual from strategy to execution.
This is seldom what Agents will do so they prefer not to work with you or ask for a high fixed fee in addition to the commission.

Does that make sense?

We can help you navigate this challenge and give you all the answers you need. 
We can do it face to face or through the Agent training module. 
Tailor made training modules are possible.

Yes!

With our partner, we are totally equipped to help you find agents or distributors worldwide. 

We have a comprehensive database and the investment is proportionate to the number of countries you will be interested in.
Part fixed fee apply.

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