Prêt-à-Porter

Portal Games, Brain Star, DiceTree Games · Board game · 2010
2–4 · best 4 90 min Weight 3.6/5
7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 41.97
7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love building empires and the sparkle of runways, you’ll enjoy the tension of every star.

Highlights
  • Deep economic strategy
  • Direct player interaction
  • Multiple paths to victory
  • Low randomness
Keep in mind
  • Moderate learning curve
  • Components can be tiny
  • Playtime around 90 minutes
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prêt‑à‑Porter puts you at the helm of a fashion house battling for runway supremacy. Each game simulates a business year, broken into months and quarters, during which you open design agencies, brand stores and preparation rooms, hire accountants, models and designers, and sign lucrative contracts. Money is both resource and weapon: loans can speed up growth, but interest eats into your cash. Every quarter culminates in a fashion show where you assemble collections and vie for stars in the categories Trends, Public Relations, Public, and Experts. Each star translates into extra cash, letting you hire more staff, open new facilities and boost your capabilities. The game blends worker placement, open drafting, and set collection, giving players multiple paths to victory – whether focusing on mass production, short‑term contracts, or design excellence. Interaction is direct: winning stars strips points from opponents, creating a fierce scramble for limited resources. Despite the glamorous theme, the mechanics are tight, with low luck and many strategic decisions, appealing to players who enjoy long‑term planning and feeling the weight of every investment. Playtime is about 90 minutes for 2‑4 players, and a 3.5 weight indicates the game is approachable yet deep enough for economic‑management fans. In short, Prêt‑à‑Porter offers a fashion‑empire‑building experience where each choice can turn your label into a runway icon or leave it out of style.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Theme: Art Theme: Fashion Theme: Sewing / Knitting / Cloth-Making
Publisher Portal Games, Brain Star, DiceTree Games, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, Zvezda
Designer Ignacy Trzewiczek, Piotr Haraszczak
Artist Darek Zabrocki, Kwanchai Moriya, Maciej Janik, Mariusz Gandzel, Mateusz Kopacz, Michał Oracz, Tomasz Jedruszek

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.
What is the typical play time?
About 90 minutes.
How complex is the game?
Weight 3.5 – approachable with meaningful strategic choices.
What components are included?
Company board, design cards, money tokens, star markers, worker pieces, and building tiles.
Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of economic, management and fashion‑themed games who enjoy direct player interaction.

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