Tag: Fashion start up

How to Design for the Conscious Consumer: Sustainability 101

How to Design for the Conscious Consumer: It’s Not as Elusive as It Seems Buzzwords like “sustainability” and “conscious consumer” have become quite ubiquitous in the fashion industry. But what do these words mean for you as a fashion designer?  While the environmental talk may [...]

Find the Best Clothing Manufacturers in Los Angeles | LA Manufacturing Tour

How You Can Meet the Best Clothing Manufacturers in Los Angeles!! Are you starting a fashion line, but completely clueless when it comes to production and manufacturing? Are you currently seeking well-vetted, LA vendors and manufacturers to produce your line? The LA Fashion District Manufacturing [...]

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Synthetic Fibers: Fabric 101 for Fashion Designers Without Degrees

Fabric 101: Designing With Synthetic Fibers If you know anything about fashion design, you’re well-aware that the process revolves around the fabrications. The fabrics you choose literally make or break the intention of your design. Last week’s blog was all about natural fibers – so [...]

How To Start a Sustainable Fashion Line From Scratch

How to Start a Sustainable Fashion Line from Scratch with Noor Zakka, Founder of Noorism Do you want to start a sustainable fashion line, but not sure where to begin? Do you want to see a new wave of fashion brands that design with environmental [...]

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Artisan-Made: How to Mass Produce a Line that Feels One-of-a-Kind

Why Produce an Artisan-Made Fashion Line? The Age of “One-of-a-Kind” Fashion ­­­ Do you consider your designs works of art rather than products of merchandise? Are you bored with the industry’s standardized approach to production? Many of us are. In response to the socio-environmental effects [...]

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Why Building a Personal Brand Could Make or Break your New Business!

Branding is everything, especially in the fashion industry.  When you hear of fashion brands like Michael Kors or Coach, Gucci, or Ralph Lauren, you immediately have an image or feeling that appears in your mind.  But what about personal brands?  Are they really necessary to [...]

Trunk Show Tips | What is a Trunk Show and How To Plan A Successful One!

Trunk Show Tips | What is a Trunk Show and How To Plan A Successful One! Are you a fashion start up?  Want to know the #1 way to get honest feedback, boost sales, and get your brand in more stores?! Host a Trunk Show, and lots [...]

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