March 10th, 2022
In recent years, technological advancements have brought us machines that produce products faster and more precisely than humans. We now have 3D machines that can print anything scanned, customized,…
May 25th, 2016
‘Minimum Order Requirements’ (MOQ’s) can be a stumbling block for many new buyers. If you are just starting off, chances are you want to play it safe by starting with a small “test run”…
March 4th, 2016
Today is the last day of Jewelry Week! Be sure to redeem your $4 discount and first access to “Creating Your Jewelry Sample”…
February 8th, 2016
The Maker’s Row team had the pleasure of starting our month with a visit to New York Binding Co., a Long Island City factory offering…
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…
November 23rd, 2015
Scott Killian is the Chief Brand Officer at Playboy, the famous men’s lifestyle and entertainment company. He manages the company’s…
September 28th, 2015
As New York’s historic Garment District continues to be a hub of innovation for the domestic manufacturing movement, we decided to…
September 27th, 2015
In the current design landscape, where there’s a trend in limited pieces and customized one-offs, it’s nearly impossible for designers…
September 20th, 2015
Put a face to the hands making your products right here in America. We took a tour of Manhattan’s Garment District, seeing factories behind the scenes and meeting the people that are keeping…
September 18th, 2015
The one piece of advice (and possibly the best) that we always give new designers is to start small. Specifically, that means launching with only a few styles and then producing a small number of…
August 2nd, 2015
When you’re first getting started with the manufacturing process, Minimum Order Requirements (MOQs) can throw a spanner in the works….
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 19th, 2015
So, you’ve worked out that your idea is marketable – but how do you bring it to market? First things first, you’ll need…
July 13th, 2015
You might have an idea that needs to be fleshed out, or perhaps you’re trying to figure…
June 15th, 2015
It’s the question we got asked at The White House, Northside Festival and during our #AsktheSource Twitter Chat. “Is small-batch…