sourcing

Designers, manufacturers, and buyers attend these 23 globally renowned trade shows to look for the latest and greatest in materials, products, and trends. [...]

Have you been thinking about becoming a member of Source4Style?  If you’re a designer utilizing (or considering utilizing) sustainable materials for your collections, you should definitely be checking them out. If you’re on the fence or want to learn more, Source4Style is holding a free seminar on how to source on their platform; which has [...]

Sorry for the late notice folks, but for those of you in the New York area, this Tuesday January 10th, FIT is hosting City Source, a local supplier showcase featuring over 50 local suppliers, including: reps from pattern and sample shops pleaters embroidery shops accessory manufacturers printers digital printers And more! According to FIT, ” [...]

Sourcing the right fabrics can be a tricky, time-consuming job.  But once you add the desire and need for sustainable textiles, it becomes even more so. That was until, Source4Style made it’s BETA debut last year. Co-founded by Summer Rayne Oakes and Benita Singh, Source4Style is an online resource that provides an easy way to get [...]

Textile embellishment is an art form and a skill and should not (cannot!) be taken on by a amateur. From beading to embroidery, it’s important to make sure the fabric you have purchased to use in your painstakingly designed garments will be well cared for when being manipulated, stitched, pulled, and ruched. Knowing this, I [...]

If you keep up with your Women’s Wear Daily, you may have heard about that fact that Prêt à Porter PARIS is partnering  with WWDMAGIC this August.  They’re calling it Heart of Pret. WWDMagic, as we all know, is the largest and most respected fashion industry trade show in the world and based in America. Prêt à [...]

Hi Designers! Work in Knits? Then Save the Date and Pre-Register for SPIN Expo. [...]

Hello Designers, Here’s a little note we found in our inbox this morning from Alice at Feral Childe: Hi There! We have some leftover fabric from recent production and sampling and need to clear some space in the studio! Make an offer, or just ask us for pricing and details. We can send swatches and/or [...]

Are you going? We’re so sad to be missing this show, as it is so completely up our fabric-loving alley. If you’re attending, please let us live vicariously through you. Share your photos and experiences on our Facebook page. We would be so darn appreciative and probably a little indebted to you! What’s it all [...]

Guest Post by Charlie Ross, Director of Offset Warehouse Website: http://www.offsetwarehouse.com Type of Business: Ethical Fashion & Textiles Offset Warehouse brings together all you need to create ethical clothing and interiors.  We are a one-stop-shop and essential resource centre for students, hobbyists and designers. Our vision is to make all non-ethical practices in clothing and interiors [...]

Remember last year when I told you about PrintSource?  Well, guess what, this year it still ranks as an important fashion designer resource. A community of textile  designers set up and share their print work for your enjoyment…and possible purchase. It’s a great way to connect and possibly collaborate with individuals and companies that are doing [...]

I write a lot about domestic raw materials suppliers. With my own personal work, I love utilizing suppliers right here in the United States as often as I can. From domestic, vegetable-tanned leather to local manufacturing, keeping production on my home soil makes me happy. While prowling Sourcing at WWD MAGIC last week, I stumbled on [...]