Fashion Mood Board, A Clothing Design Secret Weapon
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A fashion mood board is an often forgotten creative exercise, but could be the secret to your clothing brand's startup success - learn more.
How Much Does It Cost To Start A Clothing Line?
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How much does it start to cost a clothing line? Every expense you could possibly think of, plus what it costs all laid out for you.
Why Size Inclusion Isn't Always A Good Thing
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When it comes to standardized sizing and size inclusivity in the fashion industry, most consumer...
6 Tips For Clothing Line Startup Success
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6 things that every single successful clothing line startup founder does - plus I share some of my most embarrassing startup mistakes.
Clothing Brand Marketing Strategy - How To Get More Sales
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Not meeting your sales goals? Here are seven tips to build a clothing brand marketing strategy that is proven to boost sales immediately.
IYKYK, Sustainable Black Friday aka Green Friday Deals
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I like to think of Green Friday as the less capitalist more environmentally friendly sister to Black Friday - here's what you need to know...
Does The World Need Another Eco Friendly T Shirt Brand?
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From fiber to factory, everything you need to know to create an eco friendly t shirt, plus the biggest mistakes you need to avoid.
Fashion Startup Advice You Didn't Know You Needed
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Answers to the 13 most common questions soon-to-be fashion startup entrepreneurs ask me for help with when launching their brand
This Recycled Wool Fabric Supplier Is Startup Friendly
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This 80 year old Italian mill turns consumer and industry waste into new zero waste recycled wool fabrics. Bonus, they offer small MOQs too!
What Is Polyester? + Why It's More Eco Than We Thought
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Think of this blog post as Wicked, but for polyester. What happens in the show is that, when we hear the story from a different perspective our feelings and opinions about all the characters shift. And, what we learn is that we often cast judgments with limited information. And, that’s what the media has done to polyester.
How To Find The Right Cut And Sew Manufacturers
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Let me guess. You have an idea, maybe you've even been thinking about it for years. And, now you are finally ready to pull the trigger and make your dream of starting a clothing company come true. The problem? The world of apparel manufacturing is complicated and confusing. The truth is, there are so many ways...
Why Is Finding A Low MOQ Clothing Manufacturer So Hard?
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working with a low MOQ clothing manufacturer is often not the magic pill, dream solution that startup founders think they will be...
Get Your Garment Made, Tips From An India Sourcing Agent
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Sourcing in India is exciting - there are so many beautiful handmade, high-quality options for s...
Sustainable Textiles You Probably Have Never Heard Of
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There are so many sustainable textiles out there that most people (even industry experts) don't know about - well, I am here to change that.
Textile Sourcing At This Year's Best Textile Trade Shows 2024
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Why are textile trade shows important to your small business? They bring international supply chain partners to 1 easy-to-navigate location.
13 Tools Every Sustainable Fashion Startup Needs
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13 tools you and your sustainable fashion startup need that will leave people wondering, "wow, how are they so productive?"
Manufacturing Clothes In India - What You Need To Know
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I have made tons of mistakes manufacturing clothes in India, which I am going to share with you. This way you don't need to make them too.
Should I Hire A Manufacturing Consultant To Make My Line?
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Learn what a manufacturing consultant does. And, decide if hiring someone to help produce your line is the right decision for your line.
How To Find Custom Clothing Manufacturers For Startups
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Finding custom clothing manufactures for startups is about finding the perfect fit - here's what to look for.
Fast Fashion Director To Sustainable Fashion Consultant
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I open up about my time spent in fast fashion, and what it's like now on the other side as a sustainable fashion consultant!
10 Fashion SEO Tips To Get You Ranked
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The easy way I use fashion SEO strategies to get over 22,000 people to my website every month for free! And, how you can do it too!
Should I Hire A Sample Maker To Help Develop My Line?
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Find out how a sample maker can help you develop your custom garment, get tips on how to work with them, and learn where to find them.
Using Eco Friendly Tags For Sustainable Garments
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How to design eco friendly tags - The same care you take into designing a conscious product should also be taken for your hang tags too.
Sustainable Fabric Suppliers + Sustainable Fabric List
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How to choose the most sustainable textiles for your clothing brand, plus my list of sustainable fabric suppliers to start working with.
Guide To Creating A Line Sheet That Wows Buyers
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Are you a startup fashion brand ready to take your line to the next level by starting to sell in stores? If yes, you are definitely going to need a line sheet. Whether you plan to sell your clothes in small local mom and pop stores, or retail giants like Nordstrom's the basic tools you need to reach out to potential buyers and present your line is always the same - and they start with a good line sheet. So, here is how to make one.
Swimwear Manufacturing - How To Find The Perfect Supplier
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Everything you need to know about swimwear manufacturing. How to develop a line, find supply chain partners, and get your product made!
Self Accountability - A SMART Plan To Reach Your Goals
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The key to success in any start up is self accountability. This fashion SMART plan will keep you focused and on track to meet your business goals.
fashion accounting - how to keep track of your books
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One more thing before you get started on the fun part of your clothing line - get your accounting and bookkeeping in order. The earlier the better. Believe me, it's a nightmare when tax season rolls around and your books are a mess. The easiest way to keep your financials stress free is to keep track of them in real-time. If you are just getting started, or even if you are an established brand that always seems to find themselves in a panic around tax time, try these fashion accounting tricks to make your clothing line finances easy.
Fashion Design For Beginners - Importance Of Merchandising
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Does this sound like you? It's always been your dream to start your own clothing line. You see a need in the market, you are passionate about a product - there is just one problem. You know nothing about fashion. That's ok. To get you started, here is my first lesson, fashion design for beginners - the importance of merchandising.
The 14 Step Garment Manufacturing Process
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For years I have been trying to learn the rules of football (the American kind) so I can follow along while my friends watch. What do you think has been more helpful to me - an article that lists all the players on the field and what they do or a deep dive into how a football is made? Obviously the first post with an overview of all the players.
Think of developing and producing your garments like me learning football. To start off you don't need to know every single little detail of a tech pack or how to comment on fit samples. In the beginning, you just need to know the players in the game, or in the case of the garment manufacturing process the steps to follow.
Fashion Branding Tips + Brand Guidelines - FREE WORKBOOK
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How to create a brand guideline for your clothing line, and 11 fashion branding tips from pros to help you create a cohesive brand image.
How To Create A Clothing Line Business Plan - w/ Template
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Before you launch your sustainable startup, you need to make a clothing line business plan. The guide takes you through all the steps w/ real brand examples
how to start a clothing line for free - tips + tricks
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How to start a clothing line for free - the truth is there are some costs to start a clothing brand, but with these free tools and advice, you can save money.
Find Ethical + Sustainable Clothing Manufacturing
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Sustainable Clothing Manufacturing - how to find the right factory partners that align with your values, and what to look for sourcing sustainable textiles.
the ultimate fashion grant list - free money
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Times are tough for the fashion industry. Especially for small businesses that might not have the portfolio diversification or cash reserves that larger companies have. But, virtue + vice is here for you. That is why I made this ultimate fashion grant list that you can apply to now for aid.
I will continue to update this list as more grants become available.
remote work tools every fashion startup needs
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Remote work tools and tip I have learned over the past 4 years to keep you connected and motivated.