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Fashion-Related Reads
As a purpose-driven fashion agency we love supporting scaling startups, early-stage entrepreneurs, and everything in between. We've curated the most essential resources for navigating the lingerie and swimwear industry while you're just starting out.
Read more about garment design, fabric sourcing, sustainability, and more!
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Best Books for Contour Fashion - Patternmaking for Intimates + Swimwear
Venturing into the world of crafting lingerie and swimwear is an exciting journey, but it's no walk in the park. Unlike the...
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Sourcing 101: Intro to Sourcing Fabric & Trims for Your Clothing Line (Part 1)
What is sourcing? When you're just starting, the idea of "sourcing" sounds vague and unclear. So to get started, let's begin with a quick...
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Color Standards, Lab Dips, and Why You Need Both! (Part 1)
Ok, so you might be wondering, what is a lab dip exactly? Also referred to as L/Ds for short, a lab dip is a small test of your bulk...
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Looking For The Right Brand Name? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Because customers will come across tons of brands every day, it becomes increasingly difficult to have yours sticking to the back of...
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Start Before You’re Ready
There is a great adage I like to share with founders and beginners building their business framework: start before you're ready. I love...
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Lemons into Lemonade: Sophie Wardrop
This week, I’m excited to share insights from one of our current clients, Sophie Wardrop. Sophie is the founder of SWMR, an athleisure...
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Greenwashing Galore - Fashion’s Future Nightmare
Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, and we're happy the word is making its way around the industry, but there's another...
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Get the Word Out BEFORE You Launch
Most founders don't know how to get their first few customers that aren't family or friends. They might even expect shoppers to line up...
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Remote Garment Fitting Made Easier! (Part 2)
So last time, we covered how to get yourself ready for a remote fitting. Now, it's time to discuss how you actually run the fitting, at...
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Preparing for a Remote Garment Fitting! (Part 1)
After a year of switching to fully remote work, those in the design world definitely had to step up our game for fittings. It can be very...
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Lemons into Lemonade: Samoa Blanchet
This week, I'm excited to share my interview with Samoa Blanchet, the Founder/Consultant of Powerhouse’s Playground. Powerhouse’s...
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Knowing Your Customer! Who Is It For?
When starting a new brand, one of the first questions you must ask yourself is, "who am I selling to?" Why is this so important? Because...
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Two Crucial Steps To Take BEFORE Starting Your Fashion Brand
So you want to start your own fashion brand? Congratulations! You've taken the first step toward making your dream a reality. But after...
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Top 9 Books for the Early-Stage Entrepreneur
I love to start my mornings with a great book. It helps me stay fresh, gives me creative inspiration, and allows me to begin my day with...
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Lemons into Lemonade: Hayley Segar
This week, I’m excited to present one of the clients we’re currently working with, Hayley Segar. Hayley is the founder of onewith, an...
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6 Ways to Get Inspired
When I was in college, I remember watching Project Runway with Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum like it was my JOB. I always wondered how the...
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Lemons into Lemonade: Olivia Suchko
Olivia Suchko is the founder of OLIVE, a brand that empowers women worldwide to confidently chase their wildest dreams. We know what a...
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Shopping for the Holidays
As the holiday season rolls around, it's time to start shopping for friends and family...! While it's fun to shop, finding the perfect...
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Color Standards, Lab Dips, and Why You Need Both! (Part 2)
In our previous post talking about color standards and lab dips, we went over what each of these terms meant and why they're both so...
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