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Apparel

6 Top-Rated Technical Designers

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…
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Apparel

A Brand-Factory Connection in Austin

December 4th, 2015

Last week, we stressed the importance of building a partnership-style relationship between factory and brand. This week, we have a…
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Apparel

Lessons in Rejection and Persistence

November 29th, 2015

Kevin Shahroozi designs upscale casual menswear. He uses a variety of high quality materials such as lambskin, Japanese denim, wool, and…
Factories

NYC Leather Manufacturing: Handbags, Soccer Balls, and Whips

November 19th, 2015

Park Avenue International is a family-owned leather handbag, accessory and trim manufacturer on the edge of New York’s historic Garment District. Thirty years ago, their street was lined…

What “Retirement” Looks Like For An Entrepreneur

October 23rd, 2015

When I first started meeting with people for Brunch & Budgets, I used to ask them what retirement meant to them. The answers I got were so unexpected that I eventually stopped asking the…
Factories

Ask These 3 Questions Before Working With A Factory

August 9th, 2015

New to the manufacturing game? Approaching factories can be difficult, and so can knowing what to look for. Here are three key things to…
Design

4 Tips For Starting Your Clothing Line

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…
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How Does A Creative Nail A Pitch?

July 18th, 2015

You’ve had the lightbulb moment – the idea that you know you’ll do anything to bring to fruition. But what does ‘anything’ entail? How do you secure funding? Should you take out a loan?…

Is Your Startup Stuck? A Small Business Loan Might Be The Answer

July 9th, 2015

You’ve been bootstrapping for months, depleting your savings to make this whole…
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Design

Get Psyched: How Made In America Helped A Cyclewear Brand Scale

July 6th, 2015

Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
Design

10 Online Tools to Harness Your Creativity

June 19th, 2015

In a global benchmark study, Adobe Data discovered that 75% of people don’t think they’re living up to their creative abilities. On the…
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Design

The Creative Routine: How to Get More Inspiration Every Day

June 18th, 2015

Your next spark of creative brilliance could come from your daily routine. When you look at the world’s most iconic entrepreneurs,…