Finding financing to start up your fashion brand is very tough.  But, not impossible.  It used to be that you needed millions to start a business.  With the internet available you can now put a store on line.  There are more small factories in the US taking small orders.  So once again a small company with limited funds get go into business.  Yet you do need some  funds.
I recently read an article on businessnewsdaily.com  It talked about creative ways to finance your startup.  I thought it was a great article to share.  Click on the link below to read it. 15 Creative Financing Methods for Startups.
This article will give you some ideas for where to find money.