Hey there Sea Changers… Recently I have been looking into the world of Multi Level Marketing (a.k.a Network Marketing) to see if there are some online business opportunities there. One traditional area that has been building a little in this space recently is within Fashion and Clothing.
So, in order to make things a little easier for those of you interested in checking this out, I have created an outline below of the MLM fashion companies that I have found in my travels. Let's check them out below:
What is MLM?
Multi-level marketing (MLM) programs are the traditional mainstay of the ‘party plan' world of products such as Tupperware, Mary Kay and Amway etc. and, of course within the beauty/cosmetics, supplements and essential oils markets. It is not as prevalent within the clothing industry but as MLMs have become more popular in recent times – mainly due to the fact that much of the sales and marketing is now being managed online – companies in other niches are starting to get in on the action.
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The ‘multi level' aspects of MLM come from its hierarchical nature in which you make commissions based not only on those that you sell to, but also the sales of those whom you ‘sign' into membership arrangements as well.
In short, the process works as follows:
- You join the program, either via referral from another person (known as your up line) or directly through their website.
- You promote the products of the company via parties, workshops or online.
- As you make sales, you offer incentives to your customers to sign up as a member of the program (there are different names for this but they all mean the same thing).
- That new member is then placed ‘underneath' you in a hierarchical arrangement (known as your down line).
- You, and a number of levels of your up line, then gain extra commissions for everything they sell as well.
- If they manage to refer their customers into memberships, they also become a member of your down line allowing you to make up line commissions as well.
The number of levels of your up and down lines will vary depending on the program you have joined. Commission rates will also change as your down line grows or contracts and many will also offer other incentives such as total company sales percentages and/or access to membership prizes as your own business grows.
How do they calculate commissions?
When it comes to the earning of money via MLM, most programs manage their downline commissions and rankings via the calculation of Personal Volume (PV) points (there are different definitions of this such as Commission, Business or Group Volume (CV, BV or GV) but they all mean the same thing).
Most MLM programs manage it this way in that commissions are paid on the points assigned to a product rather than the entire sales total. For example, if a product retails for $100 and has a 50PV rating (these generally vary from product to product) then the commission is calculated on the $50 purchase only. So if a commission rate for a product is 20% then it will generate a $10 payment to the sponsor (i.e. 20% of the $50 commissionable amount).
PV calculations can range from 1 point per $1 up to 1 per $1.50 or even $2. Obviously the closer to the dollar mark the calculation the better. In addition, most programs assign minimum PV sales per month – either personally or via customer sales – in order to qualify for commissions. Payments and rankings are then also calculated based on the total PV of the member, and their downline.
Clothing MLM Companies
Ok, let's have a look (in no particular order)…
cabi
Originally called ‘Carol Anderson by Invitation’, cabi is an MLM clothing brand that describes itself as “a company for women by women” and was founded in 2001 when Carol Anderson and Kimberley Inskeep started to talk about how women needed both a better way to shop and a better way to work. From there, with the phrase, “…Affect lives through relationships” as their mantra, they asked 10 like-minded friends to brainstorm with them and cabi was born. Based in the U.S, cabi has grown from those original 12 founders to generate over $250 million in revenue in 2016. It operates in the U.S, U.K and Canada.
Ok, so we can keep this simple – cabi sell women’s fashion. Their product range can be purchased in three categories – Casual, Dressy and Work – and includes:
Item costs appear to fall into the low to medium price range of around $50 to $100 per piece.
The cabi clothing MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists’ who are part of what appears to be an extremely simple program with a basic retail and downline commission structure. Here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 25% to 33%
Down line commission rates: 8 – 2% to four levels (level 1 down line is 8%)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
Monthly sales bonus threshold are as follows:
- 800 in personal qualifying volume (PQV) during Launch, first and second seasons,
- 2,500 during third and fourth seasons
- 3,500 during fifth season and beyond.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New stylists are required to purchase a seasonal ‘collection’ in order to become active. From what I can see there are two options:
- Introductory Collection: $USD 1000 (available for first two seasons only)
- Seasonal Collection: $USD 2500
Ongoing seasonal collection purchases are required (see below re sell off of last season collections).
Marketing materials provided: Free starter kit which includes a cabi curtain, garment dividers, rack, order forms, invitations and envelopes, and invitation inserts. Personalised website and training.
Read more about the cabi MLM program here
Matilda Jane Clothing
Matilda Jane Clothing (MJC) was founded in 2006 by Denise Demarchis and is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the United States. The company promotes its “whimsical approach to texture, pattern, and colour results in designs that are youthful, playful, and expressive”.
Matilda Jane Clothing sells a complete range of apparel to suit all ages. Their product line is quite decent with ranges in the following categories:
- Girls
- Baby
- Tween
- Women
- Boys
- Swim
- Pajamas
- Play
Item costs appear to fall into the low to medium price range of around $20 to $100 per piece. As an extra sales opportunity, MJC also offers a smaller range of accessories and homewares including:
- Shoes
- Towels
- Hats
- Bags
- Blankets
- Bedding
- Baby kits
The Matilda Jane MLM program calls their members ‘Trunk Keepers’ who are part of what appears to be an extremely simple and perhaps ‘old school’ program with a basic retail and downline commission structure. Here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate:
- 20% on commissionable products
- 5% on good luck trunk merchandise
- 5% on platinum merchandise
Down line commission rates: 1 – 9% to four levels (level 1 down line for initial rank is 4%)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
Monthly sales thresholds are tiered dependent upon rank but start at $1500 up to $4000 in commissional sales volume (CSV) per month.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New Trunk Keepers are required to purchase a seasonal ‘trunk’ in order to become active. The initial outlay for this is $1600 and includes girls clothing and accessories, promotional items and marketing materials, rack, and hangers.
Ongoing seasonal collection purchases are required to be used for display and try-ons during in-home trunk shows. These sample lines have a retail value ranging from $8000 -$10,000, but are offered to our Trunk Keepers at cost. Previous seasonal trunks cannot be used in the current season.
Marketing materials provided: Personalised website and training.
Read more about the Matilda Jane MLM program here
Essential Bodywear
Essential Bodywear (EBW) was founded in 2003 by Carrie Charlick and Marcia Negiro after it became apparent to them that bra shopping was a “major bummer” for women. From that day forward, they have utilised their direct selling party plan model “to help with one of life’s biggest downers and make shopping for bras, panties, and shapewear fun and easy”. EBW is based in Michigan in the U.S.
Essential Bodywear, as the name may suggest, sells a complete range of undergarments that can be custom fitted to the needs of women of all sizes. Their product range includes:
- Bras
- Panties
- Workout wear
- Shape wear
- Maternity undergarments
- Accessories
Item costs appear to fall into the medium price range of around $50 to $100 per piece.
The Essential Bodywear MLM program calls their members ‘EBW Representatives’ who are part of an extremely simple and perhaps ‘old school’ program with a basic retail structure only. It should be noted here that whilst I have seen ‘rumours’ of a downline commission arrangement within my research, I have not been able to locate any figures and/or commission rates anywhere so for this post, I am assuming that there are none (would love for any comments below if they can be located somewhere). So on that note, here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 25 – 37% on commissionable products on retail sales
Down line commission rates: None
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
None.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New EBW Representatives are required to purchase a starter kit in order to become active. The initial outlay for this is $199 for the basic kit or $499 for the builders kit.
Although I cannot see it anywhere, I am assuming that (based on other clothing MLM programs), that ongoing seasonal collection purchases are required to be used for display and try-ons during in-home fittings/shows.
Marketing materials provided: Personalised website and training.
Read more about the Essential Bodywear MLM program here
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J. Hilburn
J.Hilburn was founded in 2007 by Hil Davis and Veeral Rathod who have built a company that “obsessively re-engineered menswear to provide men with a custom-made wardrobe that fits”. They work to core values of:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Trust
- Responsibility
- Communication
- Love Life
J. Hilburn is based in Dallas/Fort Worth in the United States.
J.Hilburn sell high end, luxury custom-made men’s fashion. Their product range can be purchased under two brands (J. Hilburn and Hilburn) and includes:
- Suits
- Sportcoats
- Trousers
- Shirts
- Knits
- Casual Pants
- Outerwear
- Sweaters
- Accessories
- Shoes
- Belts
- Bags
- Leather Goods
- Formal Wear
Item costs are definitely within the high end range of the price scale with suits starting at around $600 for Hilburn and $900 for J. Hilburn lines.
The J. Hilburn MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists’ who are part of what appears to be a fairly standard program with a basic retail and downline commission structure as well as a couple of bonus options. Here are the basics as I have found them …
Base Commission rate: 10% to 25% (Tiered based on sales volume)
Down line commission rates: 2 – 4.5% to eight levels (level 1 down line is 2.5%)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
Monthly sales bonus threshold are as follows:
- $500 – $3000 dependent upon rank
Stylists must also complete training tasks to rise to the first commission qualifying rank.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New stylists are required to purchase one of two starter kits
- The Standard Tool Kit ($500) includes Essential Shirting Books & Suiting Binder, Measuring Tools, Accessories, Limited Edition Stylist Lookbook and Limited Edition Fabrics.
- The Digital Tool Kit ($199) includes Measuring Tools, Limited Edition Stylist Lookbook and access to all of the same fabrics, but through digital medium (Electronic devices not included).
There is no mention of ongoing seasonal collection purchases which is common with clothing MLMs so I would suggest checking into that further before signing up.
Marketing materials provided: Proprietary back office business tools, formalised training platform with personal mentoring.
Read more about the J. Hilburn MLM program here
Youngevity
Youngevity was established in 2001 by Dr. Joel Wallach who has based company operations on the philosophies that centre on one crucial question: “How can we live younger, longer?”. The company is based in Chula Vista, California in the United States with operations in 16 countries worldwide.
Youngevity has a large array of products across a number of product lines including fashion – In fact this is one of the largest array of products I have seen in an MLM. There is a so much there that for the purposes of this post, I will list the main categories only – starting with Fashion obviously:
Fashion
- Apparel
- Nails
- Jewelry
- Hand Bags & Accessories
Their other product ranges include:
Nutrition/Supplements
- Healthy Body Paks
- FX Products
- Targeted Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Proline
- Nutritional Beverage
- Energy & Performance
Household and Family
- Cleaning
- Dishware
- Garden
- Laundry Care
- Pet Care
Food and Beverage
- Beverages
- Shakes & Bars
- Nutritional Packs & Programs
- Sweet Treats
- Spices
- Vinegars
- Super Foods
Spa and Beauty
- Face
- Eyes
- Nails
- Lips
- Bath & Body
- Skin Care
- Dental Care
- Tools & Accessories
Home Essentials
- Blends
- Single Oils
- Kits & Collections
- Relaxation & Therapeutic
- Carrier Oils
- Tools & Supplies
- Diffusers & Accessories
- Roller Bottles
The Youngevity MLM program calls their members Distributors. Their compensation plan is directly available on their site (with a little searching) and contains a fairly simple program with a basic retail and downline commission structure as well as a few bonuses along the way. Here are the basics as I have found them…
Discount: 20 – 30% for Distributors
Base Commission rate: 20 – 30% (based on retail sales on discounts above)
Down line commission rates: 2 – 8% to 9 levels (Level 1 downline commissions 5%)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
- Distributors are required to generate at least 50 PQV to qualify for commissions – this can be made of personal or customer sales.
Payment terms: Weekly and Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form with first purchase
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
Membership enrollment fee – $30 – then $49.95 annually
A Business builder kit is also required at time of enrollment – prices range from $USD30 – 499.
Marketing materials provided: Welcome Pack, Replicated website, access to an experienced Business Coach
Read more about the Youngevity MLM Program here
Stella & Dot
Stella & Dot, whose mission is “To give every woman the means to style her own life” was founded in 2003 by Jessica Herrin and Blythe Harris after listening to some Mary Kay consultants in an elevator. Named after their Grandmothers, the company is built on hand crafted products with a plan to allow women “be their own boss, on their own terms”. Stella & Dot is based in the United States.
Stella & Dot operates within the women’s fashion industry (with some cosmetics thrown in for good measure) with a large and interesting array of products including:
Jewelry
- Necklaces
- Bracelets
- Earrings
- Rings
- Personalised and customised options
- Fine jewelry
- Charm jewelry – in every possible way, shape and form
Bags and Accessories
- Travel
- Everyday
- Totes
- Leather
- Wallets
- Companions
- Scarfs
- Sunglasses
- Hats
Clothing
- Tops
- Layerings
- Bottoms
Beauty
- Skincare
- Makeup
Item costs appear to fall into the medium price range of around $50 to $400 per piece.
The Stella & Dot MLM program calls their members ‘Ambassadors’ who are part of a fairly straight forward program incorporating tiered and unilevel commissions as well as a small number of bonus payments. Their compensation plan is not as easy to locate on their website as some others (I had to do an online search) however here are the basics…
Base Commission rate: 20 – 40% – based on monthly sales figures
Down line commission rates: 4 – 8% to 9 levels – Ambassadors must achieve rank of ‘Squad Sales Coach’ to qualify for downline commissions.
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for down line commissions, Ambassadors must meet minimum sales volumes of between 1000 and 2000 PQV. This can be made up of personal and/or customer purchases made through the Ambassador’s personal account.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New Stella & Dot Ambassadors are required to purchase a starter kit in order to become active. The initial outlay for this is $199 with a variety of kits available (kits are valued at $400).
Marketing materials provided: A personal online store, tools & apps, marketing materials.
Read more about the Stella & Dot MLM Program here
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Agnes & Dora
Agnes & Dora was founded in 2013 by Buffy Bandley, a mother of two who has grown a humble, home based business into a forward thinking women’s fashion company. Agnes & Dora (A&D) clothing is sold via a drop ship retail model with the design, manufacturing, warehousing, merchandising, and shipping of their product all managed in-house. The company is based in Lindon, Utah in the United States and promotes “exclusivity through kindness, acceptance, and self-empowerment”.
Ok, so the website itself really doesn’t list any of the apparel that is on offer (purchasers can only buy mystery boxes online). From what I can tell by looking at the pictures on the website and watching a few YouTube videos however, it looks like their range of women’s fashion includes:
- Tops
- Dresses
- Cardigans
- Pullovers
- Tank Tops
- Jump Suits
There is no record of items cost for individual items however the mystery boxes appear to highlight products ranging at around the $40 mark per piece.
The Agnes & Dora MLM program calls their members ‘Brand Stylists’ who are part of what appears to be a fairly straight forward MLM program with a basic retail and downline commission structure and a few bonus options along the way. I could not see the compensation plan on the website as such however it did appear within a simple online search so here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 20 – 40%
Down line commission rates: 3 – 6% to three levels (level 1 down line for initial rank is 4%) – Rose Quartz Rank and higher
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To earn commissions, Stylists need to remain ‘active’. To do this they must maintain a personal sales volume of at least 400PS per month – this rises dependent upon rank.
Payment terms: Weekly and Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New Stylists are required to pay an enrollment fee of $199 (payable annually). This covers the costs of their back office and personalised website.
I could not however see any pre-purchase requirements in regards to stock or seasonal ‘trunks’.
Marketing materials provided: Personalised website, back office and training.
Read more about the Agnes & Dora MLM Program here
Ruby Ribbon
With a vision to “change women’s life forever”, Ruby Ribbon was founded in 2011 by Anna Zornosa, with a plan to offer wireless comfort and support the like of which ere not available elsewhere. With a starting question of “Are you still wearing a bra?”, Ruby Ribbon offers Stylists access to the $18 Billion a year intimates market where they can work and succeed as entrepreneurs. Ruby Ribbon is based in California in the United States.
Ruby Ribbon sells Camis and Demis. These are available in all sizes and designed to adapt to changes in body shape for a perfect fit every day. There are a number of different styles on offer including:
- Second Skin
- Pin-Up
- Lace
- Original
- Sheer
- Nursing
- Light Support
There is also a smaller range of swimwear and leggings as well. Item costs appear to fall into the low to medium price range of around $50 to $100 per piece.
The Ruby Ribbon MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists’ who are part of what appears to be an extremely simple program with a basic retail and downline commission structure. Their compensation plan (called a career plan) is available on their website (some in the career plan and the rest within a video) so here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 20% to 40% dependent upon rank
Down line commission rates: 1 – 6% to four levels (level 1 down line is 6% – rank Senior Leader and Above)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for downline commissions, Stylists are required to meet monthly sales targets of at least $750 per month. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 20% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New stylists are required to purchase one of three Starter kits as follows:
- Mini Starter Kit – $149
- Core Starter Kit – $249
- Wardrobe Starter Kit – $399
Ongoing seasonal collection purchases are not required.
Marketing materials provided: Business supplies and personalised website supplied as part of starter kit purchase. Training and tracking also included.
Read more about the Ruby Ribbon MLM Program here
Peach
Peach was founded by Janet Kraus and Derek Ohly on a “simple yet big idea that a fashion brand could help women elevate their every day”. Their focus is on the 20% of the wardrobe that women wear 80% of the time whether it be walking the dog, going to work or out to dinner. Peach is based in Waltham, MA in the United States.
Peach work within the ‘athleasure’ wear realm of clothing with options for work, play and the gym. They offer a good range of fashion items within this area including:
- Tops
- Tanks
- Tees
- Long Sleeve
- Sweaters
- Wraps
- Bottoms
- Capris
- Leggings
- Shorts, Skorts and Skirts
- Pants
- Dresses and Rompers
- Jackets
- Sports Bras
- Sleepwear
- Panties
- Accessories
- Bags and Totes
- Socks
- Scarves
- Water Bottles
- Berets and Beanies
- Jewelry
Item costs appear to fall into the low to medium price range of around $30 to $100 per piece.
The Peach MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure and a good number of bonus options included. Their compensation plan is available on their website so here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 20% to 25%
Stylist Discount: 40% (first 30 days) and up to 25% off thereafter
Down line commission rates: 3 – 10% to 3 levels (level 1 down line is 3% – rank Senior Stylist and above)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for downline commissions, Stylists are required to meet monthly PV targets of at least 500 per month. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 20% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New stylists are required to purchase a Starter kits at a cost of $199.
Ongoing seasonal collection purchases are not mandatory however the documentation does highlight discounts of 25 – 40% for the purchase of further samples for use within trunk parties or pop up events. The Peach website also ‘recommends’ that Stylists sample 8 to 10 pieces per season in a variety of sizes and showcase a few different fabrics and styles. It can be assumed from that that some further purchases of samples may be required to ensure demonstration stock is available at all times.
Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit.
Read more about the Peach MLM Program here
LuLaRoe
With a vision to help others succeed, LuLaRoe was founded in 2013 by DeAnne Stidham and is based in Corona, CA in the United States. The company promotes itself as a “community of social selling entrepreneurs, offering individuals the opportunity to achieve their dreams by connecting people to a product”.
LuLaRoe are a fashion based site that sells a complete range of apparel to suit all shapes, ages and seasons. Their product line is quite decent with ranges in the following categories:
- Bottoms
- Dresses
- Denim
- Layers
- Leggings
- Skirts
- Tops
There is also a small number of tops and shorts for men as well.
The LuLaRoe MLM program calls their members ‘Independent Fashion Retailers' (IFRs) who are part of what appears to be a fairly simple program with a basic retail and downline commission structure with a couple of extra bonus options thrown in for good measure. I was unable to locate their compensation plan on their website and whilst it didn't pop up cleanly on a web search, I was able to eventually locate a copy. From that, and some of the information found on the sites of other IFRs, I have been able to cobble together some base details as per below (happy for you to comment below if any of this is inaccurate):
Base Commission rate: 25 – 50% (the difference between wholesale purchase price and retail selling price)
Down line commission rates: 0.6 – 5% to four levels (level 1 down line for initial rank is 3%)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
Monthly sales thresholds are tiered dependent upon rank but start at 65 pieces with a minimum of $1950 sales total (average price of at least $30) per month.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New IFRs are required to purchase an initial inventory in order to become active. The initial outlay for this is $499 and includes 65 pieces of clothing.
Ongoing collection purchases are required to be used for display and try-ons during in-home ‘pop up boutiques'. I have seen varying cost requirements in my research however it appears that IFRs will need to outlay at least $2500 – $5000 to be fully stocked for their pop ups (plus the cost of demonstration items such as racks, coat hangers etc.). Selling is also allowable via Social Media and personalised online boutiques.
Marketing materials provided: Personalised online POS system, marketing resources, training and support.
Read more about the LuLaRoe MLM Program here
ZYIA Active
ZYIA Active is “an active lifestyle brand” founded by Erin, Jeremiah, Brenda and Zach Bradley on the premise that “pushing your body and mind is easier and more fun with friends and family”.
Founded in 2017, ZYIA Active started as four family members working out of a living room to where it has grown to now with over 300 full-time employees, more than 40,000 sales representatives, and 90,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space. ZYIA Active is based in Draper, Utah in the United States.
ZYIA Active sell a large range of products within the activewear realm of clothing with options for both men and women including:
Women's
- Capris & Crops
- 7/8 Leggings
- Full-Length Leggings
- Pants & Joggers
- Shorts
- Skirts & Dresses
- Sports Bras
- Tanks
- Shirts & Tops
- Long Sleeves
- Hoodies & Sweatshirts
- Jackets & Sweaters
- Swimwear
- Intimates
Men's
- Pants & Joggers
- Shorts
- Tees & Tanks
- Polos
- Long Sleeves
- Button-downs
- Jackets
- Swimwear
- Briefs
Children's and Juniors
Accessories
- Hats
- Scarves
- Headbands
- Socks
- Belts
- Duffle bags
- Backpacks
- Cross body bags
- Drink bottle
The ZYIA Active MLM program calls their members ‘Representatives' who are part of what appears to be an extremely simple program with a basic retail and downline commission structure. Their compensation plan is available on their Join page so here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 20%
Down line commission rates: 1 – 11% to 10 levels (level 1 down line is 5% – rank Junior Representative and above)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for downline commissions, Representatives are required to meet PV targets of at least 200 per month. This can be made of personal or customer sales and does appear to include the base 20% sales commissions as well.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New Representatives are required to purchase a Starter kit at a cost of $295 which includes:
- Hat
- Pair of joggers
- Bra
- Tank
- A pair of leggings
- $100 gift card
Ongoing collection purchases are not mandatory however the documentation does highlight one sales technique as via trunk parties or pop up events. If this is the process being undertaken by the Representative then it can be assumed that some further purchases of samples may be required to ensure demonstration stock is available at all times.
Marketing materials provided: Training and business tools via personalised website
Read more about the ZYIA Active MLM Program here
Hello Pink
Hello Pink was founded in 2014 by Lauren Gagnon, a stay at home mother of 3 who strives to find the highest quality and most fashion forward items possible. So much so that she personally tests the quality of each new style brought in.
With a mission to allow women “to present themselves to the world in a way that is stylish, creative and unique”, their values include:
- We believe that all women should be able to look great.
- When you look great, you feel great!
- Affordability and a customer service experience that is second to none.
Peach is based in Grand Rapids, MI in the United States.
Hello Pink operates predominately within women's fashion however they do also offer a smaller range for men and children as well. The items on offer change regularly in order to keep their range fresh however does generally include:
- Ohana & Kai
- Bracelets
- Necklaces
- Earings
- Rings
- Graphic Tees
- Faithfully Blessed
- Tops & Dresses
- Bralettes & Tanks
- Leggings
- Bottoms
- Accessories
- Kids
- Maternity
- Men's
The Hello Pink MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists' who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure only. Their compensation plan is located on their website so here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 20% to 25%
Stylist Discount: 25%
Down line commission rates: 3 – 13% to 3 levels (level 1 down line is 9% – rank Associate and above)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for downline commissions, Stylists are required to meet monthly Personal sales (PSV) targets of at least $100 per month with group sales (GSV) totals of $150 (this includes PSV as well). PSV can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 20% – 25% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.
Payment terms: Weekly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New stylists who wish to become eligible for downline commissions will need to purchase a Back Office accounts with access to the Back Office Suite for $6.99 per month(or $4.50 per month when paid upfront for a year).
Ongoing seasonal collection purchases are not mandatory however the documentation does highlight discounts of 25% for the purchase of samples for use within trunk parties or pop up events.
Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit.
Read more about the Hello Pink MLM Program here
Thirty-One Gifts
Thirty-One Gifts sell a large range of fashion and home products centred around the world of bags. This includes:
Utility Totes
- Oversized Totes
- Work Totes
- Small Utility Totes
- Large Utility Totes
Bags
- Backpacks
- Beach Bags
- Crossbody Bags
- Day Bags
- Diaper Bags
- Tote Bags
- Travel Bags
- Work Bags
Thermals
- Beach & Pool
- Insulated Lunch Bags
- Large Thermals
- Small Thermals
- Sports Practices
Accessories
- Face Masks
- Pouches
- Small Goods
- Straps
- Tech
- Toiletry & Makeup
- Travel
- Wallets
Organization
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Car
- Cube Storage
- Home Decor
- Kids
- Nursery
- Office
- Small Spaces
- Travel
The Thirty-One Gifts MLM program calls their members ‘Consultants’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure. Unfortunately I have not been able to locate their compensation plan either on their website or in a complete version via an online search.
To be honest, I never understand why MLM programs hide these details however I have cobbled together some information from bits and pieces on the websites of individual consultants. Happy for you to comment below if my information is inaccurate but here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 25%
Down line commission rates: 2 – 11% to 2 levels (level 1 down line is 2% – rank Senior Consultant and above)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for downline commissions, Consultants are required to maintain ‘Active’ status via the generation of $200 in PV over a rolling 3-month period. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 25% sales commissions however can be earned from day 1 without the need to become Active – however they must reach that status in the first three months to continue to earn.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
New Consultants are required to purchase one of three Starter kits ranging from $59 to $179
Ongoing purchases are not mandatory however the website does highlight discounts of 25% for consultants. It can also be assumed that as the party plan model appears to be the major sales process for this program that further purchases of samples may be required to ensure demonstration stock is available at all times.
Marketing materials provided: Training resources, sales and marketing materials and personalized website
Read more about the Thirty-One Gifts MLM Program here
etcetera
etcetera was founded in the year 2000 by William Rondina who has built a company selling NYC designed women’s fashion items using quality fabrics from Europe.
etcetera is based in New York City with Stylists who sell products via seasonal trunk showings of the company’s four collections each year in over 660 cities.
etcetera operates within the women’s fashion industry with a large and interesting array of apparel (sold in seasonal releases) including:
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Knits
- Blouses
- Skirts
- Pants
The etcetera MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists’ who are able to incorporate two selling options into their program:
- Trunk Show Stylist – This is the traditional clothing MLM operation where Stylists show a complete set of samples in the privacy of their home or within one of etcetera showrooms.
- Digital Stylists – This entails the use of online methods to display and sell products to customers via virtual trunk shows.
Ok, now as far as the rest of the program goes, I have been unable to locate any information in regards to the compensation plan either via the etcetera website or within the sales pages of actual stylists. This is not uncommon for MLM Programs but also makes it difficult for new members to determine whether it is worth joining or not.
I usually like to only take information purely from the main website of the platform owner so that I am reporting what new potential stylists would see, however in this case I am taking what I can get and making assumptions on the rest based on how other programs within this niche operate. I would love however to be corrected, or informed within the comments below.
Base Commission rate: The best numbers I have seen is 25 – 50% – based on monthly sales figures
Down line commission rates: Not Located
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions: Not Located
Payment terms: Not Located
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Not Located
etcetera bases its operations on the sale of seasonal kits for its trunk shows, with this in mind most other programs of this type require their Stylists to purchase a seasonal ‘trunk’ as they are released. Based on the cost of the items within the etcetera site, if this is the case then a budget of over $1000 – $2000 or more may be necessary
Marketing materials provided: A personal online store, tools & apps, marketing materials, extensive training.
Read more about the ectetera MLM Program here
Lilla Rose
The name Lilla Rose is derived form the middle names of their daughters and was founded by John Dorsey and his wife in 1992. Lilla Rose is based in La Habra, California in the United States.
Lilla Rose work within the clothing and beauty market with a range of hair care and jewelry products including:
- Hairclips
- Flexiclips (their signature product)
- Hair bands
- Bobbies
- Sticks
- U-pins
- Charms
There is also a range of hair care products such as:
- Detanglers
- Serums
- Masques
- Amplifying sprays
- Hair brushes
- Combs
- And more
The Lilla Rose MLM program calls their members ‘Stylists' who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure and a number of bonus options included. I couldn't find their compensation plan on their website but it did pop up on a simple web search so here are the basics as I have found them…
Base Commission rate: 30% to 45% based total monthly sales
Down line commission rates: 3% to 4 levels (level 1 down line is 3% – rank Consultant and above)
Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions
To qualify for downline commissions, Stylists are required to meet monthly PV targets of at least $200 per month. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 30% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.
Payment terms: Monthly.
Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.
Purchase requirements to join: Yes
There does appear to be starter kit required for purchase at time of joining with a choice of packs for $89 or $589.
Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit.
Read more about the Lilla Rose MLM Program here
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How to find your own MLM programs
The sites above have hopefully provided you with a good cross section in regards to what is available within the world of fashion based MLM programs. That does not mean that you cannot find others that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.
All you need to do is enter “MLM: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell). So to find possible MLM sites that offer clothing related products, you can try “MLM: clothing” within your search engine (Note: you will have to trawl through a lot of reviews – good and bad to find them – oh and MLM is actually a fashion label as well so some further searching may be required – I actually changed my search below):
In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – This is generally not as regimented as many affiliate marketing programs however if asked for more information don’t take this step lightly or you may be rejected. On top of the basic information, MLM programs may want to know:
- Why you want to join
- How you plan to promote their products.
Most platforms however will provide you with a good amount of promotional materials such as text links, ad banners, posters, guides, e-books and so on. Many even provide a personalised website within which to manage your sales.
Conclusion
So… There are some of the best MLM Clothing companies to sew into a downline business. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own online multi level marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.
Until next time
Have fun
Paul
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