August 7th, 2015
When it comes to samples, we don’t...
August 6th, 2015
Next time you’re jumping on a red-eye with a neck pillow in hand, take a moment to check out your surrounds. Sure, you’re probably being given the once-over by TSAs, but you’d be surprised at…
You’ve made vows, exchanged rings and committed to manufacturing in the United States. Mazel tov! Still, there’s a learning curve…
August 5th, 2015
September’s around the corner, and the outlook is strong. Sure, we’re grasping the last of Summer Fridays, but the surfeit of style…
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,…
Mavericks, these ain’t. From the laid-back shellfish ‘n’ LL Bean coast of Maine to the adobe warmth of Monterey Bay, here are the top…
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…