Describe the product direction
Start with the category and intended use: eveningwear, prom, mother-of-the-bride, bridal or another occasion. Include style numbers from our collection or reference images, then explain which elements matter most.
Separate fixed requirements from areas where you welcome suggestions. For example, the silhouette may be fixed while fabric weight, lining or decoration technique remains open for discussion.
- Product category and occasion
- Style numbers or clear references
- Required silhouette and details
- Preferred fabrics and colors
- Areas open to factory recommendations
Add commercial context
Tell us the destination market, customer profile and sales channel. A prom boutique in the United States may have a different calendar and assortment need from a UK occasionwear label or a Canadian multi-brand retailer.
If you have a target price position, describe it together with the product expectations. A price target is most useful when the construction and material direction are also clear.
State quantity, color and size plans
Include an estimated quantity even if the final purchase order is not ready. Harmony Gowns’ standard minimum is 30 pieces per color, distributed across four sizes, so a proposed color and size breakdown helps establish whether the plan fits the production structure.
For several styles, list each one separately. Indicate which styles are core commitments and which are still being evaluated through sampling.
Work backward from the required date
Share the date the goods need to be available in your market, not only the event season. The timeline should also allow for sample review, revisions, final approvals, production, transport and receiving checks.
If labeling, testing, packaging or documentation requirements apply to the destination, include them before quotation and sampling. Early visibility is more reliable than adding requirements after production has started.
- Required in-market date
- Sample review availability
- Label and packaging needs
- Testing or documentation requirements
- Preferred transport responsibility