a Clothing Company
Updated on July 12, 2018
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Should I Start a Clothing Brand?
If you have a passion for fashion and perhaps a
related degree, starting your own clothing line is
right up your alley. If you have something new and
unique to bring to the industry, you might have just
what it takes to succeed!
Everyone needs clothes, and many people who
share a love for fashion aren’t afraid to spend a
pretty penny to make themselves look glamorous.
This is why the clothing industry is the perfect
industry to get into for just the right person (you)!
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What Do I Need to Consider Before
Starting a Clothing Line?
When it comes to having your own clothing
company, the most important aspect of the
business is building your brand. Without a brand,
people will not recognize your clothes and might
mistake you for a generic clothing company
(ouch!). Picking a good name is really important in
this industry.
Thinking of brandable clothing company names can
be quite the task. That’s fine! This is not
something that you want to rush because it needs
to be as perfect as the clothes you’ll be designing.
Just how do you come up with good clothing
company names? Here are a few tips:
Brandable. I cannot stress enough how
important it is that the name chosen is
brandable. The more natural it seems for you
to build on the name, the easier it will be for
you to brand! Try coming up with slogans
and logos for each name idea that comes to
mind.
Clothing Type. More like than not, you’ll
probably be sticking with a type of clothing
that is pretty specific, whether it be
streetwear, dance apparel, or swimwear.
Whatever you design, somehow incorporate
this into the name.
Use Your Name. If you have an awesome-
sounding name that has a nice flow to it, why
not consider using it in the clothing line
name? You are the guru behind the scenes,
after all!
Take a Vote. Chances are, you’ll fall in love
with a few different, fabulous names. If this
happens to you, consult with family and
close friends about their opinions and take a
vote. Who knows, they may even be able to
provide some additional ideas to get you
thinking!
Now that I have you on track with the
brainstorming process, learn the basic steps you
can follow to create your dream business name!
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How to Make a Creative Clothing
Business Name
Picking the right name is vital to any kind of
business, but when you’re working in an industry
competing with some really big names, it is crucial
that you spend a lot of time thinking on this topic.
If you invest the time, you'll be able to create a
catchy company name that stands out from the
rest. In the end, you will be glad you did!
1. Determine Why You're Going to Start
This is essentially the mission statement
reminding you why you want to start the business.
Do you want to create a line catered to a market
not typically served by the fashion industry? Do you
want to split the profits to be able to support a
cause you believe in? Do you want to buy and sell
clothes that you want to wear? Write this down so
you can go back to it every so often. If you get
stuck in the naming process, take a break and
dwell on why you're going to go into business.
2. Think About the Customer
Decide on the type of consumer you want to
frequent your brick-and-mortar or online store.
Write these characteristics down, and don't be
afraid to go into specifics.
What is their ideal job?
What do they want to accomplish in life?
How old are they?
Where do they live?
What are their hobbies?
The business name you choose will tell your
customers who are and what you’re about. Try not
to jump into the trendy name game—that is, unless
you are trying to capitalize on a viral trend with a
momentary product or service. Think about ideas
that match what your customers aspire to become
or to own.
3. Develop the Theme
Even if you don't pick a specific theme to build
your brand strategy or boutique name, think about
the message. What is your company going to be
about? What do you want it to represent? Use these
answers as a guide to help you figure out what you
want to go for. Going with a theme can be
advantageous because it's easier for the customer
to understand what your brand is trying to sell.
4. Brainstorm
This is where the excitement (and endurance)
comes into play. Take a piece of paper and jot
down all the names that come into your mind.
Don't think about whether they're good or bad.
Simply put your pen to paper and write whatever
springs forward. Use a thesaurus or dictionary to
find a variety of words, names, concepts, and
ideas that you can potentially use.
Once you have a few ideas going, play around with
the word placement and take note of what you
gravitate towards. After you put a list together, ask
your friends and family the following questions:
What is your first impression of the business
name(s)?
What feelings come up when you hear it? Are
they positive or negative?
What do you think my store would be
selling?
If people are giving you good feedback, you might
be onto something good.
5. Search for the Name
Google is your best friend. After you find a name
that you like, check to see if it's taken. If you put it
in the search query and nothing comes up, you
should be in the clear. However, there is one more
thing to check before you go charging full steam
ahead.
6. Verify the Existence of Current
Trademarks and Copyrights
The last step to choosing a clothing brand name is
to do a trademark search for the name you want. If
it's not taken, you can register it with the United
States Trademark Office. It'd be best to speak to a
lawyer as you go through this process. However,
you can use sites such as LegalZoom to see if they
can help you as well.
7. Claim to Fame
Snag your business name on all the social media
platforms possible. This will help you ensure that
another individual won't take the name and post
content on it that doesn't match with your store
and confuse your customer.
Are You Ready to Begin Your Adventure?
The key to putting together an unforgettable and
lasting brand name is simple: A name should
make you excited to visit instead of scratching
your head in confusion. EatMyWords shares these
checklists, “SMILE” and SCRATCH,” for qualities
your business name should and should not have
Your business name should make someone
"SMILE":
S imple: one, easy-to-understand concept
Meaningful: your customers instantly “get it”
Imagery: visually evocative – creates a
mental picture
L egs: carries the brand, lends itself to
wordplay
Emotional: empowers, entertains, engages,
enlightens
"SCRATCH" it off the list if it has any of these
deal-breakers:
S pelling-challenged: you have to tell people
how to spell it
C opycat: similar to competitor’s names
R andom: disconnected from the brand
A nnoying: hidden meaning, forced
T ame: flat, uninspired, boring, non-emotional
C urse of Knowledge: only insiders get it
H ard-to-pronounce: not obvious, relies on
punctuation
A Few Final Tips to Get You on Your Way:
Think about the associations your name may
have. Make sure it's nothing negative or off-
brand.
Check for readability. You don't want
someone confused as they look at the name.
Try to keep the business name short and
sweet.
Decide on your brand's personality. Is it
playful? Sweet? Tough? Thoughtful?
A great name can direct attention to you and
reinforce your value in a word or two. Make sure
you don't look and sound like everybody else.
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Women's Clothing Company
Names
Lovely Lady Clothing
Catwalk Juniors
Clothing
Sweet Tea Dresses Infinity Sportswear
Serafina Women's
Label
Dahlia Apparel for
Women
Destiny Intimates Proud Mama Maternity
Studio 51 Clothing Co. Clover Clothing Co.
Too Tempted Clubwear Runway Lingerie
Penelope's Pajamas &
Sleepwear 24 Karat Klothing
Tanked Up Co. Red Betty Boutique
Bewitched Boutique Mirage Misses
Casualwear
Hourglass Jeans Lala Lingerie
South City Streetwear Ellie Elizabeth Apparel
for Women
Hot Head Threads Jillian B. Jean Co.
Porcelain Apparel Pink Jasmine
Loungewear
Hot Threads
Dancewear
Fringe Apparel for
Juniors
Mommy Dearest
Maternity Wear
Silhouettes Suits &
Separates
Men's Clothing Company Names
Wicked Stitch Slate Jeans Co.
Hawthorne Apparel Co. L. Alexander Apparel
London Britches Bay City Clothing
Mountain Men
Wilderness Wear Aqua 4 Swimwear
N. Allen Menswear Vault Clothing Co.
Gunmetal Streetwear West Side Street
Clothing
Mad Ink Clothing Co Bigger Britches Big &
Tall
Dead Threads Jeans Sparrowhawk Signatures
Hole in 1 Fairway
Apparel
Buffalo Blvd. Western
Wear
Svenson Suits &
Separates On the Field Sportswear
Forester Flannels Adventure Apparel Co.
Iron Giant Big & Tall Redwood Casualwear
6th Avenue Streetwear UnHinged HipHop Wear
Pinstripes Suit Co. Mr. Smith Custom Suits
Finer Threads Freestyle Streetwear
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Children's Clothing Company
Names
Tadpoles Children's
Apparel
Cute as a Button
Clothing
Smarty Pants School
Uniforms
Doodles Children's
Apparel
Little Dimples Kid's
Clothing
Fairytale Dresses &
Accessories
Twinkle Twinkle
Sleepwear Pumpkin Clothing Co.
Little Guppies
Swimwear
Sugarplum Children's
Clothing
Hunny Bunny Baby Playdate Costumes for
Kids
Willow Wood
Children's Clothing
Up Up, and Away
Apparel
Periwinkles Playwear Freckles Clothing for
Kids
Chickadee Children's
Wear
Sweet Peach Baby
Apparel
Cowboys Western Wear
for Boys
Bedtime Stories
Sleepwear
Ducklings Baby
Clothing Lil’ Boss Jean Co.
Rosebuds for Girls Shortie's Children's
Shop
I'm New Infant Clothing Rosy Cheeks Children's
Apparel
Tater Tots The Juicebox Kid's
Clothing
Sunday Best Suits &
Dresses Buckaroo Jeans Co.
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Additional Brand Name Resources
Remember to check a domain name's
availability and get inspired by what's
available!
Try generating a made-up word that
combines the feelings and themes you want
to evoke and that also has an available
domain.
Still can't think of a clothing company name?
You can use a free name generator to stir up
fresh ideas to play with!
How to Name Your Business
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@JoshuaRichards I agree. It's almost like
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Question:
What is a suitable name for a t-shirt and
sweater brand with the target audience being
between 10-23 years old?
Answer:
As you know, naming a business is difficult
because there are a lot of variables to creating
a good name such as target ages, genders,
style, etc. There are also legal things to
consider, such as are there any other
businesses in your state/country using that
name. With that said, here are some ideas that
might help you come up with a great business
name:
Young&Teen Tops
23/10 Clothing
23TEN
23 Clothiers & Co.
Vivacious Tops
Factory10
Youth23
Youth Clothiers
Cloth & Stitch Co.
Mad Stitches
Youthful Threads
Twisted Stitchers
Golden Elegance
Fine Threads
Silk & Spool Clothing
TopTen Clothing
23Threads
Young & Thimble
Wild & Free Clothing
Young Value Co.
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Question:
What are good names for a law enforcement
t-shirt line?
Answer:
Here are some ideas for you to play around
with:
Back the Badge
Pro Cop Shop
Support Law Enforcement
Backing Blues
Proud Police Supporters
T-Shirts for Cops
10-4 Tees
Lawful T-shirts
Proud of Our PD
In the Line of Duty
Blue Striped Tees
Pride, Integrity, and Guts
The Brave Blue
God Bless Cops
Prayers for Police
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