September 10th, 2019
Q1 : So you went from being a brand to now owning a factory, tell us about that transition. My introduction into the fashion industry was through LEOPARDËT, the clothing brand that I started…
June 21st, 2018
When I graduated from college, it was 2010 and we were in the middle of a recession. I had a degree in Industrial Design, an industry where…
March 26th, 2018
Start your factory relationship off on the right foot with these tips from our tech pack…
March 20th, 2018
As cybersecurity’s impact on manufacturing becomes increasingly noticeable, businesses must adapt in recognizing cybersecurity threats…
March 14th, 2018
A sales strategy can seem daunting as a huge part of your business’ success relies on it, so where should you…
March 9th, 2018
You already have a million things to do – but promoting a healthy work-life balance for…
January 15th, 2016
Confused about whether you can use “Made In USA” on your labels? And confused about how to do it? You aren’t alone and even the…
January 13th, 2016
I started Canvy’s Bag Company two years ago as a college kid with a half-sharpened…
November 15th, 2015
Once you’ve created your product, you’ll want to showcase it in the best light possible, which means producing high-quality images of…
June 29th, 2015
Starting a business is hard enough, but imagine having to rebrand after being in business for less than 6 months! The first cease and…
June 27th, 2015
Modern classics are the items that resonate with us, that become an indelible part of our…
June 24th, 2015
Feature photography credit: Dunja Von Stoddard Even the most talented designers hit…
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…
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,…
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 1st, 2015
You’ll spend countless hours working alongside your manufacturer. But like any…
May 19th, 2015
All truly successful business owners understand that their success is based on a simple…
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
Join our blog mailing list to receive a new post in your inbox each day! When it comes to getting found on the Web, content is king—if…
April 20th, 2015
The life of an entrepreneur is hectic, chaotic and can seem relentless. Often times the first thing to go is our mental clarity, eating,…
April 10th, 2015
Starting a handcrafted goods business is a lot of fun, and can also bring a lot of…
April 4th, 2015
Google Analytics is a daunting tool. With such a wide variety of data points collected, metrics to track, and reports to analyze, it’s…
March 23rd, 2015
As an emerging or independent fashion brand, it is incredibly difficult to get your fashion website noticed in the endless ocean of fellow…
March 21st, 2015
For some a home office is a lifestyle choice, and for others it’s a financial necessity. If you are setting up or re-working your home…
March 3rd, 2015
When you are your own boss, staying productive is in your hands. This is a double edged sword, sometimes resulting in unfocused or…
February 22nd, 2015
MAGIC is the world’s largest fashion marketplace, comprised of ten unique communities showcasing the latest in apparel, footwear,…
February 16th, 2015
As an up-and-coming entrepreneur, I founded my business with just $24,000 in startup capital. I stretched it as far as it could go. I’ve…
February 11th, 2015
If you want to know when the fashion industry first became digitalized, think Donna Karan. In early 2007 fashion editors around the world…
February 7th, 2015
Attending a trade show can be a great start to sourcing as you have access to a lot of fabric and trim vendors at once. However, it can…
February 1st, 2015
The old adage “work smarter, not harder” is more than a business cliché. As anyone who runs a company would tell you, every second…