August 25th, 2015
Strawberries and apples? No, we’re not talking about fruit salad – it’s the last installment of our Designing For Common…
August 21st, 2015
This is the start of a 3-part series. I’m the owner and designer of AZMARA ASEFA, a women’s contemporary brand in L.A. I’ve done…
August 20th, 2015
Being your own boss sounds like the dream, and even if your family and friends thought you were crazy, you took the leap. You had something…
August 19th, 2015
For years, visual merchandising was solely the domain of brick-and-mortar stores: and why not? The process of exhibiting a store’s wares…
August 18th, 2015
Design going pear-shaped? Never fear: that might be exactly what you need. There are several names, techniques and classification systems…
August 15th, 2015
Architectural lines make a lasting statement on the landscape, but we can’t exactly cart around the Guggenheim when we want our outfits to have the same impact. Enter: The Common Knowledge, a line…
August 12th, 2015
The world would be pretty boring if we all looked the same, but most designers and manufacturers continue to design and produce clothing…
August 8th, 2015
You’re in the weeds of the product details and you’re agonizing over sketches, but there’s another detail to consider, and one that…
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
Want to avoid major production disasters and those small, niggling design flaws that keep you up at night? Of course you do –…
August 3rd, 2015
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…
July 30th, 2015
Honing your aesthetic isn’t always shaped by what you learn at school. Whether it’s a creative retreat, a productive routine or…
July 29th, 2015
Every maker will eventually need to join metal. Before I learned how to weld, I was always trying to work around the need to weld by using…
July 28th, 2015
Use the data you already have. In putting together a brick and mortar strategy, I’d encourage entrepreneurs to think about the data they…
July 27th, 2015
When ideas are flowing thick and fast, it can be tempting to jump on every single one to execute, but not always viable: either for your…
July 25th, 2015
As customers become more mindful of sustainable production, so too are designers and manufacturers. No longer a niche consumer base, this growing interest in cleaner, greener products has fostered…
July 24th, 2015
Embarking on an entirely new design venture is often straight-up terrifying, but you don’t have to be completely unprepared as you start…
July 17th, 2015
Being an entrepreneur is an exhilarating roller coaster ride! One moment you’re killing it, and the next minute you are asking…
July 15th, 2015
Hands-free handbags? You betcha. The 21st century take on fanny packs – that 90s staple that’s still the most secure way to tote…
July 13th, 2015
You might have an idea that needs to be fleshed out, or perhaps you’re trying to figure…
July 11th, 2015
Speaking with Chris Williams of New York-based Union Surfboards, there’s no mistaking the brand’s devotion to building enduring…
July 10th, 2015
Living and hustling in the city that never sleeps isn’t short on challenges – but ask any New Yorker, and they’ll just tell you how much they revel in the curveballs. One thing that…
July 6th, 2015
Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
We’re big fans of the creative routine. But sometimes getting those creative juices flowing is about disrupting your average day…
July 5th, 2015
Not ready to end your long weekend yet? We’re definitely not done with our dreams of vacations and staycations. Whether you’re looking…
July 2nd, 2015
After months of sweat and toil, you’re staring at it: a complete collection, exactly as you’d envisioned (give or take a few – well, a lot – of changes made once you realized that…
June 30th, 2015
With three generations of expertise up their sleeves, the Grado family are masters of adaptability – making headphones that didn’t…
June 29th, 2015
Starting a business is hard enough, but imagine having to rebrand after being in business for less than 6 months! The first cease and…
June 27th, 2015
Modern classics are the items that resonate with us, that become an indelible part of our…
June 25th, 2015
The unsung hero of leather goods, hardware detailing rarely takes center stage. But the…