Fashion Rentals for Busy Professionals
Fashion Rentals for Busy Professionals
What
We offer an extensive collection of high-quality, on-trend clothing available for rent through
our user-friendly online platform. From everyday wear to special occasion outfits, our
curated selection caters to diverse tastes, ensuring that our customers can effortlessly access
the perfect look for any event.
How
By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we've streamlined the rental process for utmost
convenience. Customers can easily browse our catalog, select their desired outfits, and
experience hassle-free doorstep delivery. Our commitment to a seamless experience
extends to the return process – a simple scheduling system ensures the pickup of rented
garments, allowing customers to enjoy fashion without the commitment of ownership.
Problem/Opportunity
Context: Problem: Alternatives:
When does the problem occur? What is the root cause of the problem?
• Whenever the working mom needs the • It is very difficult to take the dress on rent in the What do customers do now to fix the problem?
dress on rent for her son/daughter for the emergency. • If its unable to find the perfect shop the
school events. • It is impossible to purchase the costume customer will directly go the rental thread app
• Whenever any event occurs in college and regarding other culture. and can the take the dress on the rent without
it's impossible to purchase the dress. • It is difficult to search the rental shops and get travelling here and there .
• Whenever there is urgency to take the the perfect dress of the event.
dress on the rent and it's difficult to travel • It is difficult to search the shop where we can • .
and to find the rental shops . get the perfect size costume.
12 15
said they can solve the
problem, they don’t need
any new solution
27
customers were interviewed
people agree that the
problem needs to be
solved
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Customer Persona
• Age: 28
•Occupation: Marketing Specialist
•Lifestyle: Urban professional with a busy schedule, values work-life balance, socially
active, and environmentally conscious
Goals and Motivations:
•Fashion Variety: Alex wants access to a diverse and stylish wardrobe without the burden
of ownership.
•Sustainability: Values sustainability and wishes to support brands committed to ethical
practices.
•Convenience: Seeks a convenient solution to keep up with fashion trends while
managing a demanding career.
Challenges:
•Budget Constraints: Balancing a desire for fashion variety with a limited clothing budget.
Age: 22 •Limited Storage: Living in a small apartment with limited closet space, making long-term
Occupation: BFT clothing storage challenging.
Location: Mumbai •Event-Specific Outfits: Faces challenges in finding unique and appropriate outfits for
various events without overspending
Value Proposition Canvas
Fashion Freedom Platform: [Link] Variety Without Ownership:
Rental Threads empowers users with a 1. Diverse wardrobe access without
diverse wardrobe, fostering self-expression buying.
without ownership commitment. Users can [Link] and Ethical Fashion:
experiment with trends and styles freely, 1. Supports eco-friendly practices.
embracing individuality. [Link] and Time Savings:
1. Easy online selection, saving time.
.
Transparent Pricing:
Diverse Fashion Selection: Innovative Technology: Ensuring clear
•Wide range including •Integrating virtual try-on, understanding of costs
sustainable, luxury, curated, AI styling, and user- associated with rentals,
and occasion-based fashion friendly app for an subscriptions, and
for abundant choices. enhanced experience. additional services
.
Stage Number
Leads: 1000
Lead generation 670,000
Opportunities: 700
"Rent the Runway, Your Way" – Combine style and Develop marketing collateral that highlights the unique
Unique Selling Proposition sustainability for a personalized and eco-conscious fashion aspects of the app and why users should choose it over
experience. competitors.
10 L invested overall.
₹3,35,000
Startup Cost
Business Registration fees ₹15,000
Product Development ₹95,000
5L loan from a bank at 20% interest per annum
Website Design ₹20,000
Website Development ₹55,000
Computer Systems ₹1,50,000
₹2,50,000
Capital Work in Progress ( Fixed Asset )
Additional Workstation ₹2,50,000
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₹4,15,000
Starting Operations ( Budgeted )
Product Launch Expenses ₹1,25,000
Rental expenses ₹2,10,000
Stationery and office supplies ₹10,000
Miscellanous ₹75,000
₹10,00,000
Start-up capital
Share Captial (by Team) ₹5,00,000
Loans (from Bank or Others) ₹5,00,000
Forecast Profit and Loss Statement
Profit & Loss Account ( Income Statement)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals
Sales
Cash Sales ₹ 13,500 ₹ 20,250 ₹ 27,000 ₹ 37,800 ₹ 51,300 ₹ 67,500 ₹ 86,400 ₹ 1,08,000 ₹ 1,26,900 ₹ 2,16,000 ₹ 2,48,000 ₹ 3,41,000 ₹ 13,43,650
No. of Units Sold 200 300 400 560 760 1000 1280 1600 1880 3200 3500 5420 20100
Price Per Unit ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 68 ₹ 71 ₹ 63 ₹ 67
COGS
Cost of Services ₹ 4,800 ₹ 7,200 ₹ 9,600 ₹ 13,440 ₹ 18,240 ₹ 24,000 ₹ 30,720 ₹ 38,400 ₹ 45,120 ₹ 76,800 ₹ 88,600 ₹ 1,13,040 ₹ 4,69,960
Gross profit ₹ 8,700 ₹ 13,050 ₹ 17,400 ₹ 24,360 ₹ 33,060 ₹ 43,500 ₹ 55,680 ₹ 69,600 ₹ 81,780 ₹ 1,39,200 ₹ 1,59,400 ₹ 2,27,960 ₹ 8,73,690
Fixed Expenses
Salaries ₹ 5,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 1,50,000 ₹ 2,55,000
Marketing and Promotion ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 1,20,000
Digital Marketing & Cust Services ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 1,20,000
Utilities (Electricity etc.) ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 2,000 ₹ 24,000
Office Supplies & Misc ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 12,000
Rent ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 10,000 ₹ 1,20,000
Loan Interest Repayment ₹ 8,333 ₹ 8,251 ₹ 8,168 ₹ 8,084 ₹ 7,997 ₹ 7,910 ₹ 7,821 ₹ 7,731 ₹ 7,639 ₹ 7,545 ₹ 7,450 ₹ 7,354 ₹ 94,283
Total Expenses ₹ 38,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 43,000 ₹ 1,83,000 ₹ 7,45,283
Result
Net Profit/Loss ₹ -29,300 ₹ -29,950 ₹ -25,600 ₹ -18,640 ₹ -9,940 ₹ 500 ₹ 12,680 ₹ 26,600 ₹ 38,780 ₹ 96,200 ₹ 1,16,400 ₹ 44,960 ₹ 1,28,407
Gross Profit Margin 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 64% 67% 65%
Net Profit Margin -217% -148% -95% -49% -19% 1% 15% 25% 31% 45% 47% 13% 10%
Forecast Cash flow
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Starting Cash Position 6,65,000 6,35,700 6,05,750 5,80,150 5,61,510 5,51,570 5,52,070 5,64,750 5,91,350 6,30,130 7,26,330 8,42,730
Cash Inflows
Total Sales 13,500 20,250 27,000 37,800 51,300 67,500 86,400 1,08,000 1,26,900 2,16,000 2,48,000 3,41,000
Cash Outflows
Cost Of Goods Sold 4,800 7,200 9,600 13,440 18,240 24,000 30,720 38,400 45,120 76,800 88,600 1,13,040
Operating Expenses 38,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 1,83,000
New Fixed Assets
Purchased
Loan Payments
Total 42,800 50,200 52,600 56,440 61,240 67,000 73,720 81,400 88,120 1,19,800 1,31,600 2,96,040
Result
Change during month -29,300 -29,950 -25,600 -18,640 -9,940 500 12,680 26,600 38,780 96,200 1,16,400 44,960
Closing cash position 6,35,700 6,05,750 5,80,150 5,61,510 5,51,570 5,52,070 5,64,750 5,91,350 6,30,130 7,26,330 8,42,730 8,87,690
Forecast Balance Sheet & Break-even Analysis
Balance sheet forecast Break-even analysis
The numbers reflected on this Balance Sheet are computed as of: As of Dec 31st
₹ Average sales price per unit ₹ 67
Assets 12,22,690
₹ Average cost of each unit ₹ 23
Current assets 8,87,690
Gross Profit Margin 65%
Cash in hand ₹ 8,87,690
Petty cash ( cash lying in office ) Fixed costs for the year ₹ 7,45,283
Accounts Receivable ( Debtors ) Sales required to break even ₹ 11,46,173
Stock on hand (Inventory)
Number of unit sales to break even 17146
Other Assets
₹
Fixed assets -
Equipment for Quality Control Gross Margin % of Sales
Furniture
Capital Investment ( Startup Capital ) ₹ 3,35,000 Gross Profit for the year ₹ 8,73,690
₹ Total Sales for the year ₹ 13,43,650
Liabilities 12,22,690
₹ Contribution Margin 65%
Current liabilities 94,283
Accounts payable ( Creditors ) Gross Margin/Total Sales 65%
Interest payable ₹ 94,283
Any Other Amounts Owed Total Fixed Expenses
₹
Long-term liabilities 5,00,000 Operating Expenses ₹ 7,45,283
Loans from Bank ₹ 5,00,000
Loans from Friends and Family Breakeven Sales (Annual)
₹ 65%
Networth of the Promoters 6,28,407 Gross Margin % of Sales
Reserves & Surplus ( Retained Earnings) ₹ 1,28,407
₹ Total Fixed Expenses ₹ 7,45,283
Equity Share Capital 5,00,000
Yearly Breakeven Amount ₹ 11,46,173
Monthly Breakeven Amount
₹ 95,514
Funding and Projections
Capital costs
Land and building N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Equipment ₹ 2,50,000 ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 18,00,000
Product development costs ₹ 95,000 ₹ 5,00,000 ₹ 7,00,000 ₹ 10,00,000
Others ₹ 3,35,000
Total ₹ 6,80,000 ₹ 15,00,000 ₹ 7,00,000 ₹ 18,00,000 ₹ 10,00,000
Expenses (Annual)
Salaries ₹ 2,55,000 ₹ 2,80,500 ₹ 3,08,550 ₹ 3,39,405 ₹ 3,73,346
Marketing and Promotion ₹ 1,20,000 ₹ 1,32,000 ₹ 1,45,200 ₹ 1,59,720 ₹ 1,75,692
Digital Marketing & Customer Services ₹ 1,20,000 ₹ 1,32,000 ₹ 1,45,200 ₹ 1,59,720 ₹ 1,75,692
Utilities (electricity etc.) ₹ 24,000 ₹ 26,400 ₹ 29,040 ₹ 31,944 ₹ 35,138
Office Supplies ₹ 12,000 ₹ 13,200 ₹ 14,520 ₹ 15,972 ₹ 17,569
Rent ₹ 1,20,000 ₹ 1,32,000 ₹ 1,45,200 ₹ 1,59,720 ₹ 1,75,692
Total ₹ 6,51,000 ₹ 7,16,100 ₹ 7,87,710 ₹ 8,66,481 ₹ 9,53,129
Loan Interest ₹ 94,283 ₹ 94,283 ₹ 80,093 ₹ 62,789 ₹ 41,690
Earnings (EBITDA) ₹ 2,22,690 ₹ 3,32,589 ₹ 17,93,562 ₹ 68,77,550 ₹ 3,38,89,823
Unit Economics
Assumptions
Year 1 20100
customers bought
20100 subscriptions
customers
at the
beginning -
customers
at the end/
customers
at the
Churn rate beginning 0.96 1.04166667
Team Composition