Fashion Business

How Much Money Do Fashion Businesses Make? (2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: June 23rd, 2024

TL;DR:

Based on our data, fashion businesses can make between $100-$300,000 per month.
The average revenue for a successful fashion business is $51.6K per month.
The highest grossing fashion business in our records makes over $3,600,000 per year.
Fashion business owners salaries can vary wildly depending on industry, niche, and size of the business

So you're thinking about starting a fashion business?

And now you're wondering how much fashion business owners actually make...

Well, let’s dive in!

Here are example of real fashion businesses and how much money they make - as reported by the founders themselves:

1. I Love Ugly ($3.6M/year)

Valentin Ozich, the Founder of I Love Ugly, started the men's premium streetwear brand in 2008 with zero experience in business or fashion. He identified a gap in the market for high quality, affordable streetwear catered to men and sold primarily online. Despite setbacks and his lack of skills at the beginning, Ozich was determined to succeed and turned his idea into a multi-million dollar business.

How much money it makes: $3.6M/year

2. XSuit ($3M/year)

Maximilien Perez, the founder of xSuit, came up with the idea for his business after experiencing the limitations and discomfort of traditional suits. Through extensive market research and sourcing, he developed a suit made from premium stretch fabric that was also liquid-repellant and resistant to stains. After launching on Kickstarter and receiving overwhelming demand, the business quickly took off, reaching sales of over $350,000 in just a few months and expanding to other product lines.

How much money it makes: $3M/year

3. AGood Company ($2.64M/year)

Founder Anders Ankarlid was inspired to start AGood Company after experiencing the cataclysmic environmental effects of the summer of 2018 in Sweden. Realizing the need to address the climate crisis, Ankarlid used his background in entrepreneurship and eCommerce to create a sustainable and social impact startup. AGood Company sells elegant, everyday products made from sustainable materials, with flagship products including mobile cases made from linseed waste and stone paper notebooks made from recycled industrial waste marble. In just over a year, AGood Company has gained a global customer base of 30,000 customers and achieves an average monthly revenue of $220,000.

How much money it makes: $2.64M/year

4. Woodies ($2.28M/year)

Cory had previously launched a semi-successful watch brand. Due to his watch business, he traveled a couple of times to China, and after one of the trips, he came back with the idea for wood sunglasses. Wood sunglasses seemed awesome so Cody tried to jump on them early. He was able to sell 8,000 glasses in a week with a launch on Groupon.

How much money it makes: $2.28M/year

5. Shobitam Designs ($1.2M/year)

Aparna Thyagarajan and her sister Ambika, both with engineering and technology backgrounds, came up with the idea for their business, Shobitam, during a casual dinner conversation with their parents. They saw a gap in the market for accessible and affordable Indian ethnic fashion, especially for those living outside of India. After launching on Etsy in 2019, they experienced rapid growth and expanded to their own website in early 2020.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year

6. EPIPHANY LA ($480K/year)

Jocelyn Thompson, founder of Epiphany LA, came up with the idea for her business when she was disappointed with the quality and options of padding inserts for swimsuit tops. After ordering several different products online and finding them unsatisfactory, she saw a gap in the market for a properly designed insert that looked natural and provided the desired effect. With a check for $15,000, Thompson was able to start her business and launch her product on Amazon, where it quickly gained traction and success.

How much money it makes: $480K/year

7. Atlantis Shoes ($300K/year)

Tom Guo, founder of Atlantis Shoes, came up with the idea after working in the shoe manufacturing industry for over 10 years. Focusing on quality over quantity and aiming to reduce global waste, Guo wanted to create ethically-made footwear that would last a lifetime. With monthly revenue at $25,000 and 500 pairs sold each month, Atlantis Shoes embodies the philosophy of slow living and slow fashion.

How much money it makes: $300K/year

8. Height Of Fashion ($300K/year)

Natalie Matthews, the founder of Height-Of-Fashion, came up with the idea for her online clothing store for tall women after experiencing the frustration of not finding fashionable options for her own height (6'3). Through her personal Instagram account, she gained a following of tall women who were interested in purchasing the outfits she showcased, which validated her decision to start the label. Since launching in 2017, Height-Of-Fashion has doubled in profit, products, and customers, shipping to 15 countries.

How much money it makes: $300K/year

9. Yoke Apparel Manufacturing ($276K/year)

Jesse James, the founder of Yoke Apparel Manufacturing, came up with the idea after noticing a lack of action among people with strong opinions on social issues. He and his wife decided to make a tangible difference by moving to Vietnam and starting a clothing manufacturing business that directly hires at-risk locals in vulnerable situations. Despite initial challenges, they have achieved automation and stability after just 2 years of operation, and they are now focused on driving growth and revolutionizing the clothing industry.

How much money it makes: $276K/year

10. Seamm ($150K/year)

Marina Martianova, founder and CEO of Seamm, came up with the idea for her business by combining her passions for fashion and gaming. After founding and growing a successful food-tech startup, Marina saw the opportunity to bridge the gap between the fashion and gaming industries and create a platform that allows users to fully express their identity in virtual worlds. Since launching in December, Seamm has already onboarded six brands and aims to continue innovating in the digital fashion space.

How much money it makes: $150K/year