002 – James Eden, Private White V.C. – Why I’m boycotting Black Friday

How do UK manufacturers and brands compete with huge overseas factories and the likes of Black Friday discounting?

In this episode I conduct a ‘no holds barred’ interview with James Eden, owner of Private White V.C. James tells me how he’s turned a clothing factory that solely manufactured for other brands, into one that makes 9o% own-brand luxury clothing sold direct to the customer.

Find out how (and why) James took on this challenge, and his unique costing policies which have helped his business stand out in the crowd.

Discover

The history behind the Private White V.C. brand
Why James decided to switch his factories production from solely manufacturing for other brands to launching his own label
Advice he’d give to other manufacturers that want to launch their own brand
The challenges the factory faced when supplying big brands and retailers
The pros and cons of selling wholesale
How he’s flipped his pricing strategy on its head and the reaction that it’s had with their customers
His decision to offer transparent costings
Why good design is so important
His thoughts on Black Friday – “zero discount on everything”
How to build a loyal customer base
His initiatives to recruit and develop staff and skills