June 11th, 2015
He designed a ‘New York’ inspired sneaker for Nike back in 2005 and has spent the…
June 10th, 2015
Launching a product in today’s market involves more than good design and efficient logistics. Here are 5 winning strategies to help…
June 9th, 2015
How do I raise money to grow my business? It’s the question that keeps you up at night. Well, we’ve done the dirty work for you, thoroughly investigating the avenues worth pursuing. Here are the…
June 8th, 2015
Whether it’s high-tech wearables or reinventing a fashion staple, you are an inventor, an engineer, the architect of your design. Those…
June 7th, 2015
The Maker’s Row team is heading to Northside Innovation Expo this week (June 11-12)….
June 6th, 2015
When it boils down to sourcing fabric and manufacturers for your production run, there are several variables to consider. We hosted our…
June 4th, 2015
If you’re just launching your brand, obstacles like production budgeting, minimum order…
June 3rd, 2015
Figuring out the cost of production can be tricky. However, with this guide, we break down how to figure out how much to budget for your production. How much is it going to cost to…
June 2nd, 2015
Transforming your design from a sketch to a sample can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be a challenging part of the process. This…
June 1st, 2015
You’ll spend countless hours working alongside your manufacturer. But like any…
May 29th, 2015
Increasing your customer base isn’t always easy. Whether you want to bring more people to your storefront or grow your online store,…
May 28th, 2015
Lingerie design is a whole philosophy in itself. This article will help anyone interested in starting a lingerie brand understand some…
May 27th, 2015
I left the world of early stage tech to launch Heath Paine, a brand that takes fabric innovations from activewear to classic styles…
May 23rd, 2015
One day an amazing idea pops into your head and you think of how much other people would…
May 22nd, 2015
Every day, you challenge yourself to push the boundaries of what’s possible. And, while bringing something new into the world is…
May 21st, 2015
One of the very first steps we take with any of our clients is to go through a costing exercise. We know this is not the most glamorous or…
May 20th, 2015
Most entrepreneurs are familiar with (and have possibly used) crowdfunding sites like…
May 14th, 2015
One year ago, I shared some lessons I learned while going from design to sample. In this article, I want to take it a step further and…
May 13th, 2015
Pricing is a necessary evil in the retail industry. While it facilitates your ability to generate revenue, it can be tricky to determine…
May 11th, 2015
If you’re a new brand like us, you probably struggle with brand awareness. “Who are you? What do you stand for? How is your…
May 8th, 2015
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May 7th, 2015
Earlier this month, The Great Discontent, a quarterly magazine focused on creators, and…
May 6th, 2015
I get many emails daily from people who are about to launch Kickstarter projects and it’s absolutely thrilling to help out fellow…
May 5th, 2015
I’m Mike Arnot, the founder of Owen & Fred. We design and manufacture men’s goods exclusively in the United States. We transform…
May 4th, 2015
Happy national small business week! Every year since 1963, the President of the United…
May 2nd, 2015
Your brand must always convey a consistent message and have a recognizable image. Doing this effectively is critical since most people will…
May 1st, 2015
At this very moment, a fabric supplier at 347 W. 36th Street is breaking down metal racks, preparing for their move to Queens near JFK…
April 30th, 2015
Apparel production is an intimidating industry to dive into. One of the toughest obstacles is learning the lingo. To help you out, we’ve…
April 28th, 2015
I’ve always been fascinated with the way goods used to be made, the tradition, craftsmanship, and pride that was synonymous with American manufacturing. I run a leather camera accessories company,…
April 27th, 2015
So, you’ve come up with a great product idea, something people need, or will be excited to buy. In this super-saturated market of makers,…
April 24th, 2015
Designing footwear unlike other products has its limitations. It must work for your feet (Unless you’re making an art statement). At the beginning of every footwear project I carry out, I…