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The Hidden Costs Free Webinar
The Hidden Costs of Launching Your Product
And How to Slash Them
Discover the Mistakes Most Designers Don’t See Coming — Until It’s Too Late
Date- Thursday 15th January 2026
Start- 6pm AEDT on Zoom
👉 Sign up now to uncover what could be costing you thousands — before you even launch.
Most Fashion Startups Waste Money Before They Even Sell a Garment
If you’re thinking of starting a label, you’ve probably asked:
What does it really cost?
How do I avoid making expensive mistakes?
How long does it take?
Where do I even start?
You’re not alone — but most new designers go in blind. They skip crucial steps, guess the budget, or choose the wrong path entirely.
Let’s fix that — before it costs you.
This webinar will help you avoid wasted money, long delays, failed launches, and burnout.
Meet Julia Van Der Sommen — Your Behind-the-Scenes Mentor
With over 30 years of industry experience and the founder of Sample Room, Julia has helped over 1,000 fashion labels bring their products to life. She knows firsthand how heartbreaking and confusing this journey can be because her first label flopped too.
Today, she’s one of Australia’s most respected product development experts for emerging labels — and she created this eBook to give you what she wishes she had at the start: clarity, direction, and truth.
“I started Sample Room to become the mentor I wish I had — someone to explain the process clearly, demystify the jargon, and help you avoid costly mistakes.”
What You’ll Learn in This Free 1-Hour Masterclass
The real costs of launching a label — locally and overseas
How to avoid the 6 most common (and expensive) mistakes
When a pattern or tech pack is not enough — and what to do instead.
How to save thousands through smarter development decisions
Why your brand and marketing strategy matter earlier than you think
How tools like Pattern Room and the Sample Room Hub can streamline your entire process
What Happens If You Don’t Know This?
Without this insight, you risk:
Burning through your budget before production begins
Choosing the wrong supplier or method and having to start over
Getting overwhelmed or stuck — and giving up on your dream
Kicking yourself when you run out of money
Feeling silly for making simple mistakes you could have avoided
What Other Designers Are Saying:
"Starting my first clothing label with no fashion background was incredibly daunting — but working with Sample Room through their Launchpad program has been one of the best decisions I’ve made... I nearly gave up, but their support helped me keep going."
— Thalia Smith, Mea Via
"I have learned so much already, not just about building a business but about myself as a founder... I have felt encouraged every step of the way."
— Katherine, De Balencoire
"Their complete, end-to-end service made it possible to bring my vision to life. I couldn’t have asked for a better team."
— Nicole Stanners, Muze
Sign up today
And take the next step with confidence.
After watching this webinar, your next move?
Book a Fashion Action Plan Meeting to start mapping out your label the smart way
or
Sign up to work with Sample Room
