February 27th, 2016
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February 22nd, 2016
Working to get a new idea to production is never a straight shot, especially for new designers and entrepreneurs. Luckily, there are technical designers that serve as a liaison between the design…
February 19th, 2016
The role of packaging has become increasingly connected to the success of a product. Think about a recent purchase. Why did you choose one…
February 15th, 2016
In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting business owners that are helping other entrepreneurs launch their fashion lines. These black entrepreneurs give us a snapshot of what…
February 11th, 2016
We love seeing American Made blossom, and it’s all thanks to the strength of relationships between factories and brands. This week we sat…
February 8th, 2016
The Maker’s Row team had the pleasure of starting our month with a visit to New York Binding Co., a Long Island City factory offering…
February 2nd, 2016
Before contacting a factory, you will need to bring your idea from sketch into a prototype or sample. This step is called Ideation. The best way to do this is by working with a technical…
January 19th, 2016
Last week, the Maker’s Row team got a peek into MCM Enterprise, a production house in Sunset Park that makes everything apparel…
January 18th, 2016
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December 22nd, 2015
Sarah Krasley is the founder of Unreasonable Women, a NYC-based consultancy that’s currently focused on building compassionate, data-driven swimwear (only a few hours left on kickstarter!). She…
One of the trickiest categories to source includes buttons, zippers, and other hardware. As always, the devil is in the details. Jay…