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Fashion Archives: A Look at the History of the Turtleneck
A look into the fashion archives at the history of a fashion staple, the turtleneck. Where it first appeared and how it’s been re-imagined over centuries.
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Fashion Archives: A look at the History of the Bodysuit
Lately, it seems that fashion is favoring pieces that are easy to wear- not just easy in that they look great, but also as in your outfit creates no hassles as you go about your day. Case-in-point: the bodysuit.
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Promoting Mindful Consumption: Is It at Odds With Being a Retailer?
Lately I’ve been feeling tension in my work as an ethical fashion entrepreneur: How do I balance promoting slow fashion, minimalism, and mindful consumption, with the sales I need to sustain my business? Am I just contributing to more “stuff” out there in the world?
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5 Questions to Ask Your Audience While Building a Fashion Brand
Building a fashion brand requires constant iteration, strategy, and customer service in order to build a brand that really resonates with your customers. With my background in design thinking— building products and services that meet human needs and desires, not trying to create a desire for your already-existing product— I always advise entrepreneurs to build their businesses using customer empathy.
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Designing Your Fashion Line with Sustainability in Mind; A Second Look
Our recap of the seminar Designing with Sustainability in Mind from the July 2016 Texworld USA fashion trade show.
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Dear Darling Designers, The fashion industry is changing. There’s no one-size-fits-all in this business anymore. Your success in fashion doesn’t have to fit the same old patterns you’re used to seeing. You can create a business that fits your life. Remember that always. Lots of love and encouragement, Nicole THE STARTUP FASHION COMMUNITY WILL HELP… Read more »
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How Emerging Designers Can Turn Networking into Something That’s Actually Useful
Through networking you have the power to create collaborations and collisions between your own creative ideas and the people you are meeting.
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6 Things To Do Before Launching Your Fashion Business
Brand new to the professional world of fashion, I launched my ethical fashion company in November. I want to share these lessons I learned to help you as your launching your fashion business.
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Why Designers Need a Pull Letter Before Handing Off Their Collections for Photo Shoots
A look at what a pull letter does for your fashion business, why it’s important, and what should be included.
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Fashion Archives: A Look at the History of Damask
A look back at the history of damask fabric; where the textile originated and what makes it a damask.
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Facebook Reactions Made Social Media a Little More Emotional
How do the new Facebook reactions help brands boost their social media efforts?
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