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Inside

Fashion Design

We are the fashion industry's ultimate resource hub to learn all about conscious & ethical fashion design.

Learn. Grow. Create. Connect.

About 

Founded in 2017 by Britta Cabanos, a 30-year veteran of the fashion industry, Inside Fashion Design is a multimedia platform that offers equal opportunities for learning, growth, and networking within the fashion design industry.

 

Our mission is to provide Conscious Apparel Design Professionals with the resources, connections, and tools necessary to advance personally and professionally, fostering thriving businesses and careers.

 

Through inspirational stories, workshops, live Zoom sessions with industry experts, and in-person events, Inside Fashion Design is dedicated to enhancing your fashion expertise and making a positive impact.

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Learn.

Meet Britta Cabanos

Owner & Founder 

Hey there, lovely fashion friends! My name is Britta Cabanos, and I'm thrilled to have you here! 

 

I'm a 25+ year fashion industry design professional, and I'm passionate about supporting conscious designers, ethical makers, and sustainability.

The Conscious Fashion Design Academy

Are you passionate about fashion design and eager to learn & make a positive impact on the world? Look no further than The Conscious Fashion Design Academy!

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Introducing

Industry Insights & Inspirations

Grow.

Featured Video

Live Streaming session with Stephanie Jadotte, a  Branding Expert working with Ethical and Luxury brands- get some quick tips and tricks for building your conscious fashion Branding.

Opportunities

Check Out Our Master Classes

The Conscious Fashion
Design Academy

Our online master class for ethical and sustainable practices will empower you to create fashion that makes a positive impact on the world. 

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Create.

Create Change, Shop Ethically

Editor Picks!

Share Your Story with Inside Fashion Design

Are you passionate about ethical, sustainable, and conscious fashion design? Do you have a unique story, experience, or advice to share from your journey in the fashion industry? 

We invite you to: 

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Write for our blog

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Contribute a guest post

Call for Contributors

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Share a feature, ethical brand, or resource

Calandar of  Events

  • ifd at NYFW
    ifd at NYFW
    Wed, Sep 04
    Location is TBD
    Sep 04, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT – Sep 11, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
    Sep 04, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT – Sep 11, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
    Join Inside Fashion Design as we head to NYC for NYFW! Stay tuned for information on our gatherings!!
  • ifd Tour of The Textile Hive & Happy Hour
    ifd Tour of The Textile Hive & Happy Hour
    Thu, Sep 12
    Portland
    Sep 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
    Portland, 133 SW 2nd Ave unit 430, Portland, OR 97204, USA and The Hoxton Hotel
    Sep 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
    Portland, 133 SW 2nd Ave unit 430, Portland, OR 97204, USA and The Hoxton Hotel
    Take a tour of Textile Hive and experience the beauty of the Andrea Aranow Textile Design Collection. and join us for cocktails after at the Hoxton Hotel!
  • Join Inside Fashion Design at the LA Textile Show
    Join Inside Fashion Design at the LA Textile Show
    Wed, Sep 25
    Los Angeles
    Sep 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079, USA
    Sep 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079, USA
    LA Textile Show. Register at: https://www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile
  • Ethical Fashion Festival 2024
    Ethical Fashion Festival 2024
    Wed, Oct 16
    Portland
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Portland, 555 SW Morrison St Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Portland, 555 SW Morrison St Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, USA

Connect.

Global Fashion Industry Events

Check out fashion industry events happening near you!

Inside Fashion Design Connect

Join the Community

A Global platform for Conscious fashion professionals to learn, grow & connect in their profession!

Build Industry - Specific

Connections

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Learn New Sustainable

& Ethical Practices

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Receive Mentorship & Support From Experienced Professionals

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