July 25th, 2024
Imagine yourself sitting on the couch in your living room and sketching a design….
June 9th, 2021
The process for developing your fashion designs is somewhat linear; it’s a step-by-step process starting from concept all the way to a…
September 13th, 2019
3D printing is also known as additive manufacturing (AM), as a reference to making three-dimensional objects, with multiple layers being laid upon each other. Nowadays, you can print almost…
May 17th, 2018
There’s no question, the world as we know it is about to change in many ways. What with the likes of machine learning, AI, automation,…
May 16th, 2018
To successfully scale up your sustainable fashion business, the first thing you need to…
May 15th, 2018
It’s May 15th and we are excited to announce that it is National Nylon Stocking Day! Yes, it’s a real holiday and there’s a very…
May 11th, 2018
When it comes to fashion and design, the Big Apple is the center of the universe. For…
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…
March 23rd, 2018
Do you sell or design men’s formal wear? If so, best make sure you have the most on trend…
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 1st, 2018
There are a number of emerging designers that deserve a little recognition for their body-positive lines. Keep an eye on these…
February 20th, 2018
Copyrights in the fashion industry can be very confusing. Did you know generic garment types like pants, jackets, and dresses aren’t…
May 17th, 2016
Being a fashion designer is a lot of hard work. However, one of the hardest aspects is finding the inspiration for your work. Why are you a…
May 14th, 2016
For someone who is not familiar, the fashion industry could be very confusing. There are many terms and nuances that aren’t known by…
May 4th, 2016
For daily tips and insights straight to your mailbox, sign up for our blog newsletter. For years, as a designer, I have always kept…
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 17th, 2015
You might not know that Nashville has one of the largest concentrations of apparel designers outside of New York City and Los Angeles…
November 2nd, 2015
After months of late nights, sketching, ideating, overseeing production and learning more new lingo than you thought possible, your apparel…
November 1st, 2015
If you’re looking to start a knitwear line or incorporate wool into your designs, you need to make sure you understand what to look for…
October 24th, 2015
Bold, colorful and resolutely individual, the prints and shapes of Onyii & Co.’s designs always turn heads. But Onyii…
October 7th, 2015
Throughout my journey of starting and building my brand, I lost count of how many times I’d been on the receiving end of rejection. I…
October 3rd, 2015
It’s socks by sneakerheads with a penchant for bolo ties: two dudes paying homage to the power of American manufacturing, and the power…
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 11th, 2015
Sure, there’s a natural inclination to think of Bruce Springsteen (hey, Boss) when we say ‘Made in America’. You know –…
August 7th, 2015
Summer sun, something’s begun… They’re saying it’s the end of summer, but we know better. We’re catching waves and skating down streets radiant with heat. The sun’s still bearing down as…
When it comes to samples, we don’t believe in unicorns. Because while it certainly costs more to produce more than one sample, it’s an investment that’s entirely worthwhile when you weigh up…
July 9th, 2015
You’ve been bootstrapping for months, depleting your savings to make this whole…
July 6th, 2015
Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
June 28th, 2015
In the late 1950s, three New York designers combined their fashion design know-how to…
June 26th, 2015
A couple months back I wrote an article for Maker’s Row that focused on how to start a…
June 16th, 2015
I quit my day job to go back to school at Parsons in their Associates Fashion Design program. I had one goal: learn how to making clothing…