Fashion Collection Development Project Checklist Template

From concept to catwalk, ensure a flawless fashion collection launch. This checklist keeps your design, production, marketing, and sales perfectly aligned-reducing stress and maximizing impact.

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Concept & Design

1 of 9

Initial design ideas, mood boards, and overall collection direction.

Overall Collection Theme Description

Target Audience Demographics

Mood Board

Key Color Palette (Primary)

Key Color Palette (Secondary)

Overall Style Direction

Inspiration Sources (e.g., art, travel, music)

Sourcing & Materials

2 of 9

Fabric selection, trims, labels, and supplier identification.

Primary Fabric Type

Fabric Weight (GSM)

Fabric Swatch Images

Supplier Notes & Contact Information

Trim Type (Buttons, Zippers, etc.)

Trim Quantity (per garment)

Labeling Requirements (Composition, Care Instructions)

Pattern Making & Sampling

3 of 9

Creating patterns, first samples, and fit adjustments.

Initial Design Sketches Notes

Initial Pattern Drafts

Sample Quantity (First Round)

First Sample Delivery Date

Fit Notes (First Sample Round)

Sample Grade Sizes (for first round)

Fabric Consumption Notes (Initial Estimate)

Production Planning

4 of 9

Factory selection, order quantities, and production timelines.

Total Units to Produce

Factory Selection Status

Estimated Start of Production Date

Lead Time (Days)

Production Notes/Special Instructions

Payment Terms Agreed?

Factory Contract Document (if applicable)

Sample Approval & Grading

5 of 9

Final sample approval, size grading, and technical packs.

Overall Sample Comments

Fit Grade Adjustment (Size 4)

Fabric Issues?

Sample Photos (for records)

Approval Date

Overall Approval Status

Production Monitoring

6 of 9

Quality control, shipment tracking, and communication with factory.

Expected Production Start Date

Actual Production Start Date

Units Produced to Date

Defect Rate (%)

Production Notes/Observations

Quality Control Status

Production Photos/Documentation

Pre-Launch Marketing & Sales

7 of 9

Photoshoots, lookbooks, website updates, and retailer coordination.

Social Media Ad Budget

Lookbook Photography Date

Marketing Channels (Select All)

Lookbook PDF

Marketing Campaign Description

Primary Target Audience

Website Launch Date

Delivery & Distribution

8 of 9

Ensuring timely delivery to retailers and warehouses.

Estimated Delivery Date

Total Units Shipped

Shipping Method

Origin Location

Destination Location

Tracking Number

Pallet Count

Post-Launch Analysis

9 of 9

Sales data review, customer feedback, and planning for future collections.

Total Units Sold

Revenue Generated

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Overall Customer Satisfaction (Scale of 1-5)

Key Customer Feedback Themes

Marketing Channels Performance (Select all that apply)

Date of Final Sales Data Review

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