Passive income: NO

Starting a clothing brand can lead to passive income, but it's not guaranteed for most. To potentially earn passively, one would need to establish efficient systems like automated order processing, inventory management, and outsourced production. While some achieve passive income in this field, it tends to be few outliers rather than the norm. Success stories often involve considerable initial investment in infrastructure and marketing. It realistically becomes passive for those who can afford to set up these systems and have a strong brand presence. Some misleading expectations include thinking passive income will come quickly or easily, as it usually requires significant time and effort to reach that stage.