March 16th, 2015
The Burks & Bailey story was born...
February 24th, 2015
“Should I sell to department stores or boutiques?” This is a common question design entrepreneurs ask. The argument is strong for both…
February 22nd, 2015
MAGIC is the world’s largest fashion marketplace, comprised of ten unique communities showcasing the latest in apparel, footwear,…
February 9th, 2015
Entrepreneurs often ask me where my product concepts come from and where they should look…
January 23rd, 2015
Before I launched my collection I had no idea how jewelry was actually made. I thought a jeweler’s bench was something that you sat on, Hephaestus-style, and the process was some shiny mystical…
January 12th, 2015
There’s something about the pairing of the classic baseball hat form with new unique fabrics, that makes an MBS hat really really handsome. The result of this combination is a hat that feels…
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…
December 11th, 2014
#MAKERSROWMADE Holiday Gift Guide Listed below is a selection of some of our favorite Maker’s Row Made products. All of these brands used Maker’s Row to source and/or manufacture these…
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…
December 8th, 2014
In the initial brainstorming phases of my company, the question arose: produce overseas or in the USA? For me it was a no brainer! If I was…
December 6th, 2014
Dekalb & Crescent’s founding principle is making minimal products that are functional, elegant, and beautiful. The idea of making the…