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…
December 29th, 2014
As a designer, it’s easy to get hyper-focused on the creative side of your brand. Where is this pocket going to go? What weight…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
December 4th, 2014
Your first year in business is sort of like driving cross-country through dense fog. It’s a long, harrowing trip and you can only see…
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…
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…
November 11th, 2014
Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday has helped local entrepreneurs fuel sales and connect with customers the Saturday after…
November 6th, 2014
The fashion industry is notoriously cutthroat and competitive. From magazines to emerging designers, popular media sells us the picture of…
November 5th, 2014
When I first started my womenswear business, I wanted to do it all. I was young and excited and my energy seemed limitless. I opened up a…
October 31st, 2014
I have been in the world of branding for over 20 years creating brand strategies, and designing and implementing projects that range from small local restaurants to big corporate projects. For…
October 30th, 2014
Being veterans of numerous trade shows across several different industries, venues, and continents, we have run the gamut of experiences. From unexpected success, to grand disappointment, we have…
August 15th, 2013
Have you had the experience of reaching out to a factory for pricing or more info, and…
March 23rd, 2013
If you are a NYC fashion designer who is determined to master running a fashion business, then apply to Design for Entrepreneurs NYC! Design Entrepreneurs NYC is great opportunity to learn the skills…
March 14th, 2013
We would like to introduce the new discussion forum on Maker’s Row! We have added…
November 1st, 2012
We asked emerging designer expert Melissa Hall what top tips she has for emerging designers. Melissa has extensive experience…