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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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Designing for All: Strategies for Fashion Brands to Implement Inclusive Sizing
Unlock the secrets to designing inclusive fashion. Learn essential strategies your brand can adopt to create garments that fit and flatter.
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Listen and Learn: 8 Bingeworthy Fashion Podcasts for Professionals & Enthusiasts
Tune into the top fashion podcasts. Whether you're a budding designer or a style enthusiast, these podcasts are a must-listen!
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Mastering Mood + Trend: How to Create Beautiful Inspiration Boards
Understanding the magic of mood boards means taking a glimpse into the heart of a fashion creative's process; it's like a snapshot of...
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Why Work with Us? Discover the KRSTN NDRSN Fashion Design Agency Difference
Why Work with Us? Choosing the right fashion design agency is a significant decision for any brand. It's not just about finding someone...
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Meet Kristen Anderson and Learn How She Started A Fashion Design Agency and Grew a Full Team
Welcome back to the FINAL installment of our team introductions! Today, it's my turn to reintroduce myself. While you may have picked up...
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Meet Monika Harris and Learn About Being a Remote Technical Designer
An interview with our tech designer, Monika, where she shared her background, technical design process, and tips for working remotely.
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Meet Jasmine Stroud and Learn About The Apparel Design Process
Welcome back to part 2 of our team introduction blog series! This week, we are thrilled to introduce you to Jasmine Stroud, our fabulous,...
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Meet Trudy Garner and Learn How to Use CLO3d Software for Fashion Design
It's finally time to put faces to the names behind KRSTN NDRSN. In our new blog series, I’ll introduce you to the amazing women who power...
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How Bras Should Fit (and How to Know If Yours Does)
We talk about bras around here a lot. It’s one of my all-time favorite topics of discussion and one area I can’t get enough of—truly!...
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Lingerie Design Explained
It’s time to talk about makeup and no, this blog didn’t just totally shift gears; we’re not about to share a magical mascara wand. We’re...
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A Day in the Life of a Fashion Designer
Contrary to what every episode of Project Runway makes you believe, most fashion designers don’t sit around all day hand sketching and...
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5 CAD Fashion Design Software Programs You Should Be Using as an Apparel Designer
We expect our IT specialists and software engineers to do most–if not all of their work via computer, but did you know that fashion...
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Walk of Shame Chic: Exploring Fall 2023 Lingerie Trends
You know the look. We’ve all seen or been that person walking home the morning after with disheveled hair, last night’s dress, and our...
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How to Plan the Perfect Fashion Line Assortment
Where do you even begin when planning a fashion collection? Believe it or not, there's a method to the madness. It's not an exact science...
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Building a Seasonal Color Palette for Your Fashion Brand
Ready to build a seasonal color palette for your next collection but unsure of where to start? Follow these key tips, and you’ll be sure...
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Where to Find Prints + Patterns for Your Fashion Brand
My favorite part of designing a swimwear collection is creating its overarching color + concept vision. A huge part of that process is...
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