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Design

3D Printing and Handcrafted Goods, Do They Belong Together?

February 27th, 2015

In an era where if you can dream it, you can build it, 3d printing has become one of the most effective ways to quickly design and…
Factories

What is Leather? Leather Manufacturers Explain Hides & Tanning Craft

February 26th, 2015

We are excited to partner with Maker’s Row to bring you this four-part series. Over the…
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Apparel

A Brand’s Journey to Finding a Local Manufacturer

February 23rd, 2015

There are a lot of “hardest parts” about getting an apparel business off the ground. A lot. Arguably, the single most challenging…
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Apparel

Hand Stitched vs. Machine Sewn Techniques in Leather Working

February 16th, 2015

Before I’m a designer, I’m an artisan in love with the traditions, heritage, tools and artistry of a craft that goes back centuries. In many ways, Slightly Alabama’s designs are a…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Social Innovation & Leading Tech Entrepreneurs

February 12th, 2015

Black History Month is an opportune time for me to reflect on the contributions from the…
Apparel

A Digital Lookbook Guide for Fashion Startups

February 11th, 2015

If you want to know when the fashion industry first became digitalized, think Donna Karan. In early 2007 fashion editors around the world…
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Design

Design Backed by Technology: Initial Prototype to Final Concept

February 9th, 2015

Entrepreneurs often ask me where my product concepts come from and where they should look…
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Apparel

Should You Discount?

January 29th, 2015

It’s been a little over two years since we launched Mizzen+Main with the goal of becoming the next great American brand. I get asked a lot of questions about starting a company, about bringing…
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Design

Tools to Make Jewels: The Basics

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…
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Design

Eight Exercises to Jumpstart the Design Process

January 8th, 2015

Charles James once said: “All creative work begins by doing something with the hands. Creation is simply a problem and design is the…
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Three New Years Resolutions to Keep for Your Company

December 30th, 2014

Every New Years, people all over the country decide that it’s time to make a change in their lives; be healthier, stop bad habits, spend…
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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Year-end Tax Planning for Freelancers and Small Businesses

December 10th, 2014

Small businesses and freelancers are often left reeling when it comes to tax time. If you haven’t been making any quarterly estimated…
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Apparel

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

Running A Small Business: A Holiday Survival Manual

November 25th, 2014

The holidays are hectic. Whatever industry you’re in, whatever position you have, this time of year always turns into a juggling act….
Factories

The Cost of Sample Making

November 17th, 2014

Samples are single products which are sent from a manufacturer or supplier to a designer or brand to represent the size, look and quality of the products they will receive if they place a full…
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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…
Design

Mathematician turned Jewelry Manufacturer

February 20th, 2014

This week we visited an amazing jewelry manufacturer in the flower district of Chelsea, NYC. Christine McPartland has set up her…
Design

M&S Schmalberg: Over 100 years of fabric flower creation

January 24th, 2014

We took a visit to learn about M&S Schmalberg, a custom fabric flower manufacturer in the heart of the NYC garment district and what an incredible story they had to share. Started by Morris and…
Design

NYC Hat Factory Saved from Closure

January 16th, 2014

Makins Hats has been around for over 40 years, but at the end of 2013 it almost closed for good. Marsha Akins opened Makins Hats in 1974, handmaking the first ever Makins hats in her…
Apparel

Why I Switched to American Manufacturing, and Never Looked Back

November 12th, 2012

Life as a designer / entrepreneur can be riddled with both moments immense excitement and…
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Design

8 Resources for Made in America Products

October 17th, 2012

The made in America movement is growing! We have carefully put together a list of 8 online blogs and websites that support the cause, and…
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