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Conscious Fashion Events, Resources & Reflection – January 2026
Looking for more ways to stay connected to the conscious fashion industry? Inside our IFD Insiders community, we share an expanded Industry Calendar with local, regional, and global events—designed to help designers and fashion professionals engage more deeply, plan ahead, and build meaningful connections throughout the month.
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Top 10 Ways to Evolve as a Fashion Designer: Key Strategies for Long-Term Growth
Are you continuing to grow in your career? Are you stuck, stagnant, feeling too comfy?? Time to push forward! Not only will your brain...
Feb 9, 20245 min read
Design How To: Fabric Lab Dips and Strike Offs: Everything You Need to Know
In the fashion industry, lab dips are small samples of fabric that are dyed to match a specific color. They are usually created by a...
Jan 29, 20245 min read
Design How To: Mastering Collaborative Brainstorming: A Guide for Fashion Designers
What is Brainstorming? "Brainstorming is a creative problem-solving technique with the goal of generating as many new and innovative...
Jan 28, 20244 min read
Design How To: Use The Power Of Collaboration For Success In Conscious Fashion Designing
Collaboration has emerged as a driving force for positive change. In conscious fashion design, designers who join forces bring unique perspe
Jan 28, 20245 min read
The Art of Conscious Brand Storytelling in Fashion: Crafting Narratives that Resonate
In the dynamic world of fashion, where trends come and go, one element that stands the test of time is a compelling brand story....
Jan 17, 20244 min read
Life as a Freelance Fashion Photographer: with Oliver Archer
Greetings! In this post, we chat with New York-based photographer Oliver Archer. We had the pleasure of working with Oliver at this...
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Advice for Fashion Design Entrepreneurs Who’ve Struggled: How To Make a Financial Comeback
Advice for Fashion Design Entrepreneurs Who’ve Struggled Financially By Derek Goodman; Derek Goodman is an entrepreneur. He’d always...
Nov 3, 20233 min read
How to Harness the Power of Giving; Volunteering to Transform Your Fashion Career
Reflecting on my role as Event Coordinator for the F4D event, I am reminded of the power of volunteering and the benefits gained through...
Oct 16, 202311 min read
Looking to get Known as a Fashion Creative? 4 Steps that will get you there!
Adapted September 18th, 2023 Written by Contributing Author Sharon Redd Hello there! Is everyone ready for fall? I love the fall; the...
Sep 21, 20235 min read
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