Funding for Start-up Clothing Brand

I always want to be a designer since I was a child and having my own brand is my dream. I moved to the U.S. in 2016 and ever since I have been studying and working hard to try to make my dream come true. I finally had the opportunity to open up my own clothing brand and share my passion with the people in the world. "Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try. Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless." This quote is something that I always remember and it motivates me to try everything I want and not be afraid of whatever the outcome is. INTRÉPIDE is more than Fashion! It's an attitude, a mission, a belief!

I founded INTRÉPIDE with the goal to provide the best value and quality daily comfy streetwear for everyone. We are here to redefine the way you look at fashion and elevate your everyday style with our fashion-forward clothing. With INTRÉPIDE, you can always be fashionable but also comfortable. Together, we can slay the world with the best outfits.

The hardest part during this journey would be my funding. I need more funding for working capital and adding inventory. The more funding I have, the more inventory I can get to sell and generate more profit. Being an immigrant woman in the U.S. is very hard, especially when I want to be my own boss and create opportunities for others. People might doubt my abilities and didn't think that I can succeed. But I want to prove that I can do this and encourage the next generation to never give up on their dream.

I would spend around 20% of the funding on advertising and marketing to generate more traffic and customers in order to increase sales. The other 80% would spend on inventory and product development to get more inventory and create new product lines to attract and expand to different types of customers.

My target audience would be everyone in the United States, especially college students and young professionals. I hope eventually to expand the business and sell it all over the world.

Who am I?

Hong Kong-born Angela Wong started Intrépide in 2022 as a mission to show her vision of streetwear fashion. Graduated with a fashion design degree in Australia and immigrated to the U.S. in 2016. A first-generation college graduate who became a fashion e-commerce entrepreneur. This all begins with her having a hard time shopping in the United States for good quality clothing and trendy design. With her success in the fashion industry back in her hometown, she incessantly daydreamed about bringing her ideas and products to the States. She has come a long way from humble beginnings doing research on forming a business and importing products from overseas. Her goal is to bring comfy, stylish, and quality clothing to everyone despite their race or body size.  

Why the name INTRÉPIDE? 

Intrépide means Fearless in French. Paris is Angela’s favorite city but also the capital of fashion! Having the brand name in French honor and recognize the passion that she has for fashion. "Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try. Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless." This quote is something that she always remembers, and it motivates her to try everything she wants and not be afraid of whatever the outcome is. INTRÉPIDE is more than Fashion! It's an attitude, a vision, a mission, and a belief! This is the reason why she names the brand Intrépide. 

What is special about INTRÉPIDE? 

The goal for Intrépide is to provide the best value and quality daily comfy streetwear for their customers. We are here to redefine the way you look at fashion and elevate your everyday style with our fashion-forward clothing. With Intrépide, you can always be fashionable but also comfortable. We strive to use top-quality fabric and materials for our products as well as trendy designs that can match every season. Intrépide is sexy and fashionable even with just neutral tones, and simple designs. Everything is about the small details on each product, from the washing label to the fabric choice. Together, we can slay the world with the best outfits.