July 22nd, 2024
In recent times, technology and sustainability have joined forces to create a better…
June 26th, 2024
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are brands. Launching a clothing brand can be daunting, but these tips will make it a little less so. Every iconic brand started small. A…
May 4th, 2022
With the migration of U.S. manufacturing to other countries, people living in once profitable and thriving cities have been left without jobs and stuck in a dwindling economy with little support….
September 27th, 2021
Q1: Where are you located and what is unique about your factory? We are located in Catskill, NY, just 2 hours north of NYC. As a community…
April 23rd, 2021
There is enormous potential for plus size clothing. In fact, 67% of the US women’s population is plus size, which translates to a market of around $21 billion. However, many fashion brands that are…
April 15th, 2021
As a new designer with a sewn good idea you’ve done some research on how to launch your collection, and it’s getting complicated quickly. You don’t have a ton of money and aren’t ready to…
April 19th, 2020
There is a reason why success and brand development are closely linked. That’s because…
March 9th, 2020
Q1: What are your top capabilities/specialties? We specialize in helping designers build a technical foundation based on their ideas and…
January 23rd, 2020
Q1: What are your top capabilities / specialties? Our capabilities are very wide-ranging. We offer everything from sketching and design consulting to pattern making and sample making to full scale…
September 10th, 2019
Q1 : So you went from being a brand to now owning a factory, tell us about that transition. My introduction into the fashion industry was through LEOPARDËT, the clothing brand that I started…
April 10th, 2018
“Among Legacies is a T-shirt brand that I created, where pop culture of the past and…
April 6th, 2018
Have you been thinking about launching your own apparel brand? When Fashion Nova first launched, they had no idea that they would be…
April 3rd, 2018
Subscription boxes and services are a convenience that is all the rage. People look to…
March 15th, 2018
Maximize the hard work you did to launch a pop-up by following this list: see a return on your investment of time and money–sell more…
March 7th, 2018
What does it mean to be tough? Try being a new mom, becoming an entrepreneur, and running…
February 16th, 2018
Creating an apparel collection is no easy feat. The steps behind the process can seem a little intimidating but with the right guidance,…
August 12th, 2016
Last week we had the pleasure of talking with Suuchi Ramesh on Maker’s Row Live! Suuchi is the founder and owner of Suuchi, Inc, a full-service apparel factory and custom woman’s wear…
March 7th, 2016
For daily info on entrepreneurship, socially conscious businesses, and tackling sourcing:…
February 10th, 2016
The brand I co-founded, Stock Mfg. Co., is officially 3 years old this month. Prior to Stock, I co-founded and ran a startup that was, by…
February 6th, 2016
Etan and Emily, from Wholesale In a Box, offer makers a method to get into stores — and tools to make growth easier and faster. You…
January 30th, 2016
Last week, the Maker’s Row team paid a visit to Hemsmith, a production house in Long Island City that specializes in women’s…
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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January 1st, 2016
At a glance » What they do: anything apparel, with specialties in children’s wear and women’s basics and athletic wear » Location:…
December 30th, 2015
Fibre Athletics creates versatile apparel that is built for a variety of activities and adventures. Our materials are ethically sourced and…
December 27th, 2015
The Maker’s Row team took a trip to Cross Country Box to learn more about packaging from this family-run facility. We discovered the history of the factory, various kinds of boxes, and quite a…
December 23rd, 2015
Last week, the Maker’s Row team had the pleasure of visiting Dynotex, Inc., a high-quality apparel production house based in…
December 22nd, 2015
One of the trickiest categories to source includes buttons, zippers, and other hardware. As always, the devil is in the details. Jay…
December 20th, 2015
Jesse is a fit model with MSA Model Management and the designer behind the womenswear line, Eenvoud. Good Fit, Bad Fit You know that jacket that you love, but you never feel very good in?…
December 19th, 2015
There are hundreds of steps involved in transforming an idea from inside your head to a physical product in your hand and then releasing…
December 18th, 2015
No matter how many books you read, your first season can be quite confusing, especially as a beginner. There are so many different steps and terminology to learn: tech pack, patterns, prototypes,…