August 10th, 2015
New to the fabric sourcing game, or maybe you just need a refresher? Here are some key things to keep in mind before you get to the…
August 9th, 2015
New to the manufacturing game? Approaching factories can be difficult, and so can knowing what to look for. Here are three key things to…
August 7th, 2015
When it comes to samples, we don’t believe in unicorns. Because while it certainly costs more to produce more than one sample, it’s an investment that’s entirely worthwhile when you weigh up…
August 5th, 2015
Want to avoid major production disasters and those small, niggling design flaws that keep you up at night? Of course you do –…
August 4th, 2015
Here’s an almost $64,000 question: should you be hiring a PR agency? With billing often running at thousands of dollars per month,…
August 3rd, 2015
This year, we’ve teamed up with SOURCING at MAGIC to give designers, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs unparalleled,…
Had a flash of brilliance for a hot new footwear collection? You’re off to a great start. However, tackling the footwear business is often a step into unchartered territory, and this is a…
August 2nd, 2015
When you’re first getting started with the manufacturing process, Minimum Order Requirements (MOQs) can throw a spanner in the works….
August 1st, 2015
As a designer, it’s easy to get immersed in the details of a piece or collection, but…
July 30th, 2015
Honing your aesthetic isn’t always shaped by what you learn at school. Whether it’s a creative retreat, a productive routine or…
July 29th, 2015
Every maker will eventually need to join metal. Before I learned how to weld, I was always trying to work around the need to weld by using…
July 27th, 2015
When ideas are flowing thick and fast, it can be tempting to jump on every single one to execute, but not always viable: either for your…
July 19th, 2015
So, you’ve worked out that your idea is marketable – but how do you bring it to market? First things first, you’ll need…
July 14th, 2015
When 17 people meet on a rooftop at sunrise, it’s an experience. When you capture them naked, their stories etched onto their bodies, looking out over the industrial stomping grounds of Brooklyn at…
July 13th, 2015
You might have an idea that needs to be fleshed out, or perhaps you’re trying to figure…
July 11th, 2015
Speaking with Chris Williams of New York-based Union Surfboards, there’s no mistaking the brand’s devotion to building enduring…
July 10th, 2015
Living and hustling in the city that never sleeps isn’t short on challenges – but ask any New Yorker, and they’ll just tell you how much they revel in the curveballs. One thing that…
July 6th, 2015
Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
As consumers increasingly look for transparency around the making and sourcing of the…
July 3rd, 2015
In the spirit of the Fourth of July and all things #MadeinAmerica, we’ve investigated the most unusual items you can make in the United…
July 1st, 2015
Made in America is thriving. With a heritage spanning over 200 years, the manufacturing industry continues to reinvent itself, with an upswing in local production leaving no doubt that American…
June 26th, 2015
A couple months back I wrote an article for Maker’s Row that focused on how to start a…
June 25th, 2015
The unsung hero of leather goods, hardware detailing rarely takes center stage. But the…
June 24th, 2015
Feature photography credit: Dunja Von Stoddard Even the most talented designers hit…
June 23rd, 2015
How do you define innovation? What makes a design innovative? Providing a checklist for innovation can prove challenging, as the answer…
June 15th, 2015
It’s the question we got asked at The White House, Northside Festival and during our #AsktheSource Twitter Chat. “Is small-batch…
June 11th, 2015
He designed a ‘New York’ inspired sneaker for Nike back in 2005 and has spent the…
June 10th, 2015
Launching a product in today’s market involves more than good design and efficient logistics. Here are 5 winning strategies to help…
June 8th, 2015
Whether it’s high-tech wearables or reinventing a fashion staple, you are an inventor, an engineer, the architect of your design. Those…
June 6th, 2015
When it boils down to sourcing fabric and manufacturers for your production run, there are several variables to consider. We hosted our…
June 4th, 2015
If you’re just launching your brand, obstacles like production budgeting, minimum order…