Money: the ultimate fashion startup roadblock. When I asked 250 fashion students what's stopping them from launching their dream brands, 40% pointed to funding challenges. As one put it, "When there isn't enough money, creativity can be limited." I'm testing crowdfunding, pre-orders and grants with Sim de la Mode to solve this catch-22: needing money to start, but needing something to show to get money.

Zero budget? No problem! Discover 7 smart ways to fund your fashion startup without bank loans, from crowdfunding to digital products.