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Apparel

Building A Brand with Personality

January 9th, 2015

Showing your personality and passion in your product Manufacturing your line is an exciting process as you watch your product unfold and come to life. It’s exhilarating to see the product move from…
Apparel

Lingerie, Made in the USA

December 23rd, 2014

When I first set out to develop and launch Najla, an ethical intimate apparel label, my goal was to have as much of the debut collection as possible sourced and made in the United States….
Factories

5 Ways to Streamline Your Manufacturing Process

December 20th, 2014

This subject of this post may sound mundane, but I promise you that it is incredibly useful: how to get organized during your manufacturing…
Apparel

Manufacturing a Dress in Brooklyn

December 18th, 2014

Kimberly Mckinley led a successful career in management consulting, fashion, and e-commerce before deciding to start her own fashion line. Noting the lack of a timelessly designed, high quality,…
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Selling at Holiday Markets

December 9th, 2014

It is that time of year for Holiday Shopping Shows and one of the biggest shows in the Midwest, One of A Kind,  happens right here in Chicago! The show has a fantastic assortment of…
Design

A Guide to Starting Design Development

December 3rd, 2014

1. Identify your market and the person you’re targeting. To start off, I begin by researching everything there is to know about my target…
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Apparel

Designing Apparel on a Budget

December 1st, 2014

Growing up as a professional dancer I always had a lifelong love for movement and fashion. As an adult, I decided that there was no time like the present to go for my dreams… However,…
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Apparel

Demystifying Pattern-Making

November 18th, 2014

On Maker’s Row, factories are categorized into 5 segments:  Ideation, Pattern-Making, Materials, Sample Making and Production.  Just as the term ‘factories’ categorizes many different…
Factories

11 Steps to a Strong Relationship with Your Manufacturer

November 13th, 2014

Just like relationships with your customers, the relationship you have with your manufacturer can make or break your company. A strong…
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How to Leverage Small Business Saturday: November 29th

November 11th, 2014

Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday has helped local entrepreneurs fuel sales and connect with customers the Saturday after…
Apparel

Why You Should Befriend Your Competition

November 6th, 2014

The fashion industry is notoriously cutthroat and competitive. From magazines to emerging designers, popular media sells us the picture of…
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Apparel

5 Ways to Help You Get Focused in Your Business

November 5th, 2014

When I first started my womenswear business, I wanted to do it all. I was young and excited and my energy seemed limitless. I opened up a…
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Design

A Sourcing Journey to Discover Unique Materials

November 4th, 2014

I make necklaces from vintage pieces I find in flea markets all over the world because I love materials that are entirely unique. My…
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Apparel

What to Expect from A Trade Show

October 30th, 2014

Being veterans of numerous trade shows across several different industries, venues, and continents, we have run the gamut of experiences.  From unexpected success, to grand disappointment, we have…
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5 Realities of Entrepreneurship

September 19th, 2014

A while back someone explained to me that being an entrepreneur was a bit like being a duck. While the duck appears graceful and calm on the surface of the pond, their legs are thrashing…
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Apparel

5 Reasons to Make Multiple Samples

July 8th, 2014

There has been a lot of talk this week on the Maker’s Row blog about samples and prototypes.  If you haven’t read the articles, be sure to check them out!  We have one more piece…

Top Tips for Designers (Part 2)

November 16th, 2012

For part 2 of our blog series ‘Top Tips for Designers’, we spoke with Nicole Giordano, founder of StartUp Fashion.  Nicole has worked in the textile and fashion industry for over a…
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